September Book Club

Greeting from Shauna's!

Shauna, Heidi, Shannon, Kristie, Stephaine, Kara & Kara's Mama 

A good time was had by all at Book Club Wednesday night.  I was so distracted by the food and good conversation that I forgot to take pictures of all the beautiful women.  But I did get pictures of the food--I think I may have been hungry! :) And you will be too looking at the photos!

Once again I am requesting recipes!!  Shauna you have to help a girl out!

We discussed Saving CeeCee Honeycutt.  It got mixed reviews with some thinking it was a sweet book and other not liking it at all.

We missed those of you who weren't there and hope to see you all decked out next month...

at Brenda's house to review Room

See you there!!

August Book Club

In August Bethany hosted a great book club.  We had some amazing food as usual and had a really great discussion about The Forgotten Garden.  

We agreed that it was a perfect summer read and we were pretty keen on how the book covered three generations. Although the ending was a bit Hollywood we enjoyed it overall.

Stephanie & Bethany 

Britney (with sweet Bjorn) & Shauna 

Heidi & Shannon 

The food really was delish and I hope some recipes will be posted Bethany!!  Especially for that Russian Creme!

Enjoy the pictures and drool away...

INVITE

Book Club Wednesday night (August 31st) At Shauna's
I'm pretty sure you girls know where I live? (I think you've all been here?)
same time 7:00 pm same place (I never move)
See you then (I hope)

Book Club at Shauna's

It turns out I have a Tuesday and Thursday class this semester that will be right during book club. Bummer! I was hoping we might be able to make our meeting that will be at my house this month on Wednesday or Friday this week instead of Thursday? Does anyone have a suggestion? Sorry about the late notice but perhaps we can work this whole thing out! Let me know then I'll let you know. Thanks. Shauna

Quick, yet thought-provoking read

I grabbed Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo to read while we were traveling. I have to admit that the writing isn't anything to rave about, but what Todd's 4-year-old son, Colton has to share is. I found it very interesting. It's also helping me keep that bigger picture perspective and appreciate my kids more.

Has anyone else read it? What did you think?

Book Club at Stephanie's

Book club was as wonderful as ever!  Stephanie made the most delicious dinner!  The recipes are in the post below as I am sure most of you have seen.  I made all of it for my family and it tasted great.  All except the cake which for some reason didn't work for me but I will be trying it again!!

Enjoy the photos and relive the good food! mmmmmm

We had a pretty good discussion about the book.  There was some division about the love for this month's book selection, The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley. But there were no punches thrown by Shauna this month and Stephanie didn't have to call the police.

Here are the lovely ladies...

And then because were were in front of a fireplace again we had to mix it up a little! 

Because after all eeeevery one loves Robyn! (and her new tattoo)

And just for fun check this out!

Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes

photo via Favorite Family Recipes

Before I forget, here are the links to the recipes I used for dinner on Thursday:

Pork Barbacoa Salad (including rice, beans, dressing, & guacamole) -click HERE-

1-minute salsa -click HERE-

Coconut Tres Leches Cake -click HERE-


Thanks for coming!!

Some Fun with Covers!

Book Club this thursday: be there or be square!!

Stephanie's house @ 7:00

We'll have good food.

There'll be good conversation.

I'll even bring out my kids' hand puppets in case anyone feels like putting on an impromptu show.

I'm pretty sure there won't be any dead bodies.

Will you be there? 

Book Club At Christie's

Ah just look at these women!  They are all beautiful!

Christie hosted book club one last time before she's off to Germany.  Christie we are going to miss you!  You are our founder -- and the one who always has great lines to share from the books we read.  We all wish you and your family safe travels!

We had a super discussion about Cutting For Stone.  We all really enjoyed the book and found that there were so many things to discuss. From family, medical procedures,and ethics to how immigration and geography shape our destiny.  I know I always love hearing everyone's perspective.

We had a pot luck for book club this month and everything was perfect.  Here is a sampling of the tasty treats we enjoyed:

And of course --  as always -- I failed to get shots of the desserts. We had a lemon cream pie and strawberry shortcake.

Once again here we are -- our shot from above!

Bethany, Kara, Robyn, Heidi, Shannon (w/ baby Bjorn)

Shauna, Christie, Britney

See you next month @Stephanie's for our review of The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag

Book Club is Thursday!!

Book Club is Thursday night

At Christie's Home

7:30 PM

Bring a dish to share

See you there!!

April Book Club @ Kara's

Better late than never right?

Kara hosted in April and made the most delicious pasta with asparagus! i mean REALLY!  It was sooo good. Kara I really hope you post the recipe because I want to make this - especially since the weather is finally feeling a bit like spring salad weather instead of hot soup weather.

The salad was wonderful too! What I don't have a picture of is the deadly bread.  There is a shot of a slice of the killer bread in the next shot however.  

The reason teh bread was so deadly is that when Bethany went to cut the loaf the crispy crust was a little slippery and the knife slid off the bread and sliced open Bethany's finger.  While Bethany was getting first aid help from Kara I picked up the knife to slice the bread and what should happen!?  Yep, the knife slid and sliced through my finger as well.  So I too had to go see nurse Kara for some help.

Finally Kara pushed us all aside and said "let me do it you wimps!"

 And then we all had nicely sliced bread. 

Whew!

 We also had super tasty peanut butter brownies and lemon bars.

We had a great discussion about The Boy in Striped Pajamas.  I  would say that the general consensus was that the book could have been much better. We thought it was weak on driving home the horror of the holocaust and the main character was too immature and unrealistic.

Finally here we are fashionable and having a great time!

We'll see you Thursday at Christie's @ 7:30!!