The air is just beginning to chill in the evenings and I've had the opportunity to sleep with the windows open and even tug up the quilt a night or two. Don't you just love this time of year.
We haven't had much rain so the trees are letting go of their leaves early, but on the bright side -- the best foliage years are those that have dry, sunny day summers. We should have a splendid Fall Foliage frenzy here in Virginia. Hope you enjoy one, too.
Thinking of cool nights, and beautiful nature ... here's a great idea for your next book club meeting.
This week I was treated by a co-worker to JASMINE BLOOM tea. Oh my goodness. This tea smelled so good I almost didn't want to drink it, but when I took a sip, there was no way I was going to stop. It was wonderful. You drop this hand woven pod into your mug and in a few minutes of steeping .. it opens up into a glorious flower right in your cup.
A box of ten blooms (individually wrapped) is just $10 at www.adagio.com
Trust me, this will be an experience your book club friends won't soon forget!
Enjoy your September meetings and don't forget OCTOBER is National Reading Group Month http://bit.ly/aHAoUK
Until then ... wishing you great reads and new memories each day that leave you snuggling that pillow with a smile at the end of each one.
Hugs~
Nancy
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
A fun twist for Book Club night
I don't know about you, but I always feel rattled in August. It must be a throwback reaction from school days when summer ended and August carried the burden of new school clothes, books, schedules and saying goodbye to long summer days.
If you're like me then you might not feel like an intellectual evening of banter over the latest book. How about switching things up?
Dollar Tree is your friend --- purchase a little chalkboard or white board for each member .... then in America's Got Talent or Olympics style ... have each member X or * ... or give a rating from 1-10 on the book.
Everyone show your rating at the same time :)
Have fun!
If you're like me then you might not feel like an intellectual evening of banter over the latest book. How about switching things up?
Dollar Tree is your friend --- purchase a little chalkboard or white board for each member .... then in America's Got Talent or Olympics style ... have each member X or * ... or give a rating from 1-10 on the book.
Everyone show your rating at the same time :)
Have fun!
Monday, June 28, 2010
June:: Fresh Garden Delights at your Book Club Gathering
Hi Friends:
If you're lucky enough to have a garden then you're probably about knee deep in fresh produce right now. I know I am! One morning last week my dear husband brought in 26 cucumbers. Yes - in one day! Eeek. But like good books -- you can't have too many :)
Here's a delightful recipe for a cucumber recipe that you can use on tea sandwiches or as a veggie dip at your next gathering.
Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients:
2 cups Low Fat PLAIN Yogurt
2 cups cucumbers - remove seeds and dice small
Chopped Basil
Chopped Dill
1 TB Minced Garlic
1/2 Lemon
Salt and Pepper
Strain the yogurt through doubled-coffee filters for two hours in the refrigerator. You'll be amazed at how much liquid drains. This will leave you with a thick custardy yogurt.
While the yogurt is draining - Peel the cucumbers and scoop out the seeds. Then dice in small chunks. Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt and peper. Let sit so they dry out just a bit.
Combine the finely chopped dill, basil with the minced garlic and the juice from 1/2 a lemon. Add the yogurt and season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the cucumbers.
Put in a sealed container in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. If water rises to the top -- pour it off, don't mix it back in.
Use on sandwiches, as a veggie dip, or as a spread on burgers. Light, refreshing and so easy.
ENJOY!
OH - AND IF YOU HAVE LOTS OF CUCUMBERS:: Make a little tub of Tzatziki to go (or the kit to make it themselves) for each of your book club members. They'll appreciate it.
Hugs~
If you're lucky enough to have a garden then you're probably about knee deep in fresh produce right now. I know I am! One morning last week my dear husband brought in 26 cucumbers. Yes - in one day! Eeek. But like good books -- you can't have too many :)
Here's a delightful recipe for a cucumber recipe that you can use on tea sandwiches or as a veggie dip at your next gathering.
Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients:
2 cups Low Fat PLAIN Yogurt
2 cups cucumbers - remove seeds and dice small
Chopped Basil
Chopped Dill
1 TB Minced Garlic
1/2 Lemon
Salt and Pepper
Strain the yogurt through doubled-coffee filters for two hours in the refrigerator. You'll be amazed at how much liquid drains. This will leave you with a thick custardy yogurt.
While the yogurt is draining - Peel the cucumbers and scoop out the seeds. Then dice in small chunks. Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt and peper. Let sit so they dry out just a bit.
Combine the finely chopped dill, basil with the minced garlic and the juice from 1/2 a lemon. Add the yogurt and season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the cucumbers.
Put in a sealed container in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. If water rises to the top -- pour it off, don't mix it back in.
Use on sandwiches, as a veggie dip, or as a spread on burgers. Light, refreshing and so easy.
ENJOY!
OH - AND IF YOU HAVE LOTS OF CUCUMBERS:: Make a little tub of Tzatziki to go (or the kit to make it themselves) for each of your book club members. They'll appreciate it.
Hugs~
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