Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides

I hosted last night's Book Club and although I was bummed so many people couldn't make it last minute it's fun to have a smaller group sometimes. I felt like  I got a chance to talk to everyone! It was AmyS, AmyR, Bianca and Liesel.  I love having you girls over to my house. Thanks for driving all the way to Venice!


I cooked my standard vegetable stew, which I'm sure most of you had had before.  The kale chips seemed to be a hit - they totally satisfy my salty cravings and they can't be bad for you. They're just bite sized pieces of kale spread out on a cookie sheet, drizzled with olive oil and salt. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Delish! Not sure my Coconut Surprise dessert turned out as planned, but it still tasted good!

As usual we didn't talk about the book a whole lot and I think we were mixed on our feelings about it. I liked it but didn't love it - it was well written but a little slow going in the beginning. I could relate to much of it - the private school experience and travel abroad to Paris and India.  I hope to make the next BC but may be in Heather's situation - 3 weeks before due date and unable to drive - but I will try! The next book is Blue Nights by Joan Didion.