Great Line

Just started the book (I'm on page 87)--the best line has to be on page 16:

"I see you've confused what you're learning in school with actual education." -Baba

haha

The Kite Runner - August Book Club Pick

Tara Funk hosted for the month of August and she choose The Chelsea to meet at. GREAT pick, awesome food, downtown restaurant, super fun!!! Tara choose The Kite Runner for our monthly pick and made the cutest and most yummy candy to go along with her theme, even Bookmarks!!!! Thanks so much Tara for making our August meeting FABULOUS! 

August Book Club Meeting

Recipes from the River...

Thank You for a lovely evening on the river. I hope you all had a good night. So far, I am liking

"Life of Pi". Here are the recipes from Thursday Night.

Teriyaki Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Recipe by Our Best Bites (ourbestbites.com)
*2 chicken breasts
*Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce (I used Ken's Teriyaki Sauce-It was cheaper)
*2 stalks celery, finely chopped
*1/3 C sliced green onions
*1/4 c. sliced almonds
*1 mango (or 1 small can of Mandarin oranges, drained)
*1 small can pineapple tidbits
*1/3-1/2 c. light mayonnaise
*Salt and pepper to taste
*Croissants or pitas
*Lettuce leaves Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours. **Grill.** While chicken is grilling, combine celery and green onions in a small mixing bowl or a plastic storage container with a lid. When chicken is done, allow to stand for about 10 minutes and then cut into bite-sized pieces. Toss with celery and onions and then add mayonnaise and mix thoroughly. Start with 1/3 c. and go from there. Add 2-3 (or more) tablespoons of Teriyaki sauce to taste. The thickness of the Kikkoman Baste and Glaze (or the homemade recipe) is important because it helps keep the dressing from becoming too runny. You want to add some of the yummy Teriyaki flavor, but you also don’t want it to be overwhelming. Refrigerate for several hours. Right before serving, add mango, pineapple, and nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You may need to add more mayo and/or Teriyaki–if you need it, go for it! Serve on a lettuce leaf in a croissant or a pita (or by itself if you feel the urge!)
* * I put 1 bag of frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot,covered it with Teriyaki sauce,and kept the crock pot on high for about 5 hours. I then shredded the chicken with a fork.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Ingredients
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chili peppers, partially drained
2 tomatoes, diced
2 bunches green onions, chopped
cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together black beans, Mexican-style corn, diced tomatoes with green chili peppers, tomatoes and green onion stalks. Garnish with desired amount of cilantro leaves. Chill in the refrigerator at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Ingredients
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chili peppers, partially drained
2 tomatoes, diced
2 bunches green onions, chopped
cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together black beans, Mexican-style corn, diced tomatoes with green chili peppers, tomatoes and green onion stalks. Garnish with desired amount of cilantro leaves. Chill in the refrigerator at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

** I refrigerated for about 4 hours,and it was perfectly chilled and not runny. For extra yumminess,serve with "Hint of Lime" Tortilla Chips.

Enjoy!

July Book Club Meeting

Julys Book Club Meeting was so relaxing and perfect for our next read. Lauren made chicken salad sandwiches, salsa and chips and watermelon and Brittany made some yummy chocolate chip peanut butter ice cream sandwiches.
Lauren has chosen  Life of Pi by Yann Martel. So excited to read this one!!!

Book Club Meeting info for July-November

Hey Ladies!!!

This months meeting was super fun, so happy so many of us were able to make it! Thanks again to all those that have hosted so far. 

Lauren has picked July 7th 6:30-8:00pm to host a meeting. She will be sending out invitations and surprising us with the next book club read!!!

Tara, Sarah, and Wendy - We have August, September and October left. If you guys could please pick which month you would like to host and get back to me so that we can get you all penciled in. I will be hosting again in November for our last Book Club Meeting for the year. We can go over all the books we've read and prepare for the new year. There will be no Book Club meeting in December. We will resume again in January.  I will find out if they have added any new books to the book club kits at the New Bern Library and then add those to the current list we have.

*** Tara will be hosting in August!!!!
*** Sarah will be hosting in September in J-Ville, we can all carpool down.

Thanks so much for making this Club possible and FUN!!!

Carrie

June Book Club Meeting at the Accidental Artist

Carla and Amy hosted our June Book Club Meeting at the Accidental Artist. We had soo much fun painting, visiting and snacking on yummy treats. We have such a great group of girls!!!

Sarah Green, Wendy Savitz, Brittany Hoffman, Amy Martin, Carrie Dixon
Carla Miller, Melissa Young, Tara Funk, Lauren Simmons

Our book for the month of June will be 

Nefertiti by Michelle Moran