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Book of the Week

  • Louise Penny: Still Life (Three Pines Mysteries)

    Louise Penny: Still Life (Three Pines Mysteries)
    On occasion there is a book/series that catches me and won't let go. Still Life is one of those. A friend told me of this book and I thank her. I am now totally caught up in life in Three Pines and with Inspector Gamache. I am grateful I listened to this book so I could learn the French pronunciations (as this book takes place in Quebec)for my future readings in the series. Run and pick up a copy! (*****)

  • Lee Eisenberg: The Number: What Do You Need for the Rest of Your Life and What Will It Cost?

    Lee Eisenberg: The Number: What Do You Need for the Rest of Your Life and What Will It Cost?
    Don't start this book thinking you are going to get financial advice. Rather you will be forced to think about your own situation and what you want to do/be when you are grown up. But, read this for some good insight into what we should be thinking about long before retirement comes our way. Just figure out "The Number" for yourself. Those planner would have us believe it is never enough. What's most important in my view is having something you like to do, not necessarily money. (***)

  • John Eisenberg: That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory

    John Eisenberg: That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory
    This book takes a look at the arrival of Vince Lombardi to Green Bay and the system he set in motion. What was even more fun than reading this book was listening to my Dad about the good old days when the Packers played wherever they could when in Milwaukee, when Vince loomed large in controlling the team and its players. What would Vince think of the players and system now- not much, I fear-he would not have tolerated the shenanigans. So, for a peek back to the start of the Glory days, enjoy this read. (****)

Recipes

  • Cheesy Beef And Rice Casserole
    How bad can dinner be with beef & cheese & rice? Bad enough that Bob said, " That was a waste of time and ingredients." But it could have been worse if I had used the reduced fat cheese the recipe called for. We both tried various methods to "jazz" this up, to no avail. Recipe is in the bin. Ease- 3 forks Deliciosity - 1 fork
  • Layered Pumpkin Torte
    Beautiful photo in the Milw. Journal-Sentinel of this dessert. I am not a pumpkin pie eater, but love the flavor, so tried this out. It WON'T be made again. Putz, Putz, Putz. Graham Cracker crust is easy, as is the cream cheese filling. But the pumpkin part is heat the filling, mix in unflavored gelatin. Next heat egg whites and sugar in double-boiler, then fold in and cool the whole thing. I think my biggest issue is only spice is cinnamon. Ease-2 forks Deliciosity-2 forks
  • Turkey, Sweet Potato and Bacon Soup
    Looking for a way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers? This recipe fits the bill nicely. Combine turkey stock, turkey, onions and celery, along with baked sweet potatoes, add in a bit of smoky bacon (we use Nueske's) and you have a lovely "On the 3rd day after Thanksgiving" meal. Combine with a roll and a bit of fruit salad (leftover Jello, maybe) and it's done. Ease- 4 forks (making the stock takes time, not hard) Delicious-4 forks (is something we will make again, definitely)
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