Comments on: Cook’s Book Club: Serving Crazy with Curry, by Amulya Malladi

By: Jennifer Moore

Jennifer Moore — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:10:02 +0000

I know I am probably too late, but here’s my post.

By: Dolores

Dolores — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:50:55 +0000

I finished the book a couple of weeks ago (and I loved it)… but I’m having some trouble coming up with a recipe to feature on my blog inspired by the story. I had a transcendent experience with Gobi 65 at a restaurant and I’ve got a recipe for a chicken version I’ve been dying to try… but to go ‘pure Indian’ (or pure ANY one singular cuisine) doesn’t feel like it captures the spirit of the story. Help me find inspiration?

Go with your instinct Dolores. I found myself relating to how the protagonist cooks food depending on her moods - I almost always do the same! And never worry about going pure “anything” with cooking, I truly feel it’s the unexpected that makes the dish all the more fabulous. Good luck and see you at the round-up!

By: Harini

Harini — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:15:12 +0000

I just got a comment through which I came to know of this event. You know what, I thought of the same thing yesterday. An event of cooking with a book as a theme. Aapne mere dil ki baat kaise jaani? Great! Can I host one whenever available, pleeeease? I think I will wait for the next month’s event - I loved the way Khaled Hosseini talks of food in his books…yum yum:) Kudos to you, dearie.

Happy to hear to like the idea of the event Harini, books and food are my absolute passion - so what better way to celebrate them both! Hope to see you at the round-up soon.

By: Devyn

Devyn — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:02:15 +0000

It’s a wonderful idea!!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:19:08 +0000

I sent you an email as I was so excited to join! But I am a little confused. Do I send you a review of the book at the end of the month?

Hi Amanda, Sorry to have missed your email. No, all you need to do is cook a dish inspired by the book, its story or the characters - no need of a book review! Hope to see you at the round-up!

By: Heather Peskin

Heather Peskin — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:55:09 +0000

Meena: This is a wonderful club to belong to - I have obtained all three books for May - July. Am currently at the part in “Serving Crazy for Curry” where the sister, Shoba, is thinking of having an affair with the Ukranian chap. Devi, meanwhile, has cooked her Cajun Prawn Biriyani - this could be my recipe, I am not sure. So far I find the characters a bit depressing as they are so unhappy; I am hoping that the cooking becomes a healing agent in the story, but am not going to read ahead.

I’m sorry you don’t seem to be enjoying the book Heather, I personally think it’s quite a good read. Thanks for your support and hope to see you in the roundup!

By: Meera

Meera — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:10:28 +0000

Hey, finished reading the book. now thinking of what to cook…Will send my entry soon/

By: Maya

Maya — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:33:07 +0000

Thts a great idea. I would like to join in, but not sure how much I will be able to :)..

By: Foodfreak

Foodfreak — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:16:38 +0000

Just ordered it. Love the idea. are we supposed to blog about the book and what we tried from it?

Hi FF, yes, you’d have to blog about the recipe you’re inpried to create from the book. Once you’re done, simply email me with the linmk and I’ll add it to the round-up. Will be looking forward to your entry!

By: Nangil Girl

Nangil Girl — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:55:24 +0000

Hi, This is a great idea. I love reading books. I got this book from the library. I got to be honest with you, this is the first english book I have read which was written by an Indian author. I liked it. The family dynamics of an NRI/ABC family was very well written.I’m definetly inspired now :))

Join the club NG, I hope to see you at the recipe round-up!