First Book Club Meeting 1991

First Book Club Meeting 1991

COMING UP

November's book club will be on the 13th at Kathy's house. We will discuss People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Very Important Information!

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
Courtesy of Sheri Sudweeks

2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese
2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract

1/2 pint whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla
sugar to taste

1 angel food cake torn into bite size pieces
2 quarts fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
3 tbs. sugar
3 tbs. almond extract

In a large bowl cream first five ingredients and set aside. In a small deep bowl whip the cream, vanilla, and sugar. Fold whipped cream in the first mixture and add the cake.Combine the strawberries, sugar, and almond extract.Layer in trifle bowl starting and ending with strawberries. Chill well.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Next Book!

We had a lovely meeting at the Sudweeks home. The GPS was going batty trying to get there but we made it. We discussed The Brief, Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Leah did a wonderful review and helped us understand the author and the different voices that immigrants speak through. Most of us felt that the book's violence and language were gratuitous, though it was an interesting and captivating story. Comments welcomed!
Our next book will be The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewski. This is a first novel, described as a "modern Hamlet", and has incredible endorsements. Jennifer has the books for next time, July 10. Place to be determined. Bring your calendars as we will be picking a date for our August hike to the Stegner Bench.
Bob W. is getting married on June 27 in Salt Lake City. Mark your calendars for a reception for them on July 19. Congratulations Bob.