book club

Yesterday, I attended my very last book club in Texas.  It was at the home of the lovely Hostess with the Mostess (HWTM).  I knew I was in for a bittersweet afternoon of catching up with friends topped off by a delectable lunch. 

When I arrived, I was greeted by this scary guy.

...and this guy.

HWTM's home was decked out in its finest Halloween adornments.

Love the school desk and blackboard!

HWTM's island in her kitchen looked so festive.

I took a peek at her recipes written with care.  Am I the only one who has food slobbered all over my recipes?  

Delicious turkey, Havarti cheese and homemade cranberry sauce on double grain bread were teasing my taste buds as I walked around the kitchen.

HWTM makes the best pumpkin soup in the world.  I was so happy to see it was on the menu. 

Fresh crispy salad with cranberries and nuts.

The cupcakes were positively scrumptious!

How cute are these Halloween plates?

This is the book that we read.  Or should I say the others read because I had spent my days cleaning and purging for the big move.  The ladies seemed to enjoy it.  We even skyped Big V in her new home in Philly!

THE YELLOW HOUSE delves into the passion and politics of Northern Ireland at the beginning of the 20th Century. Eileen O'Neill's family is torn apart by religious intolerance and secrets from the past. Determined to reclaim her ancestral home and reunite her family, Eileen begins working at the local mill, saving her money and holding fast to her dream. As war is declared on a local and global scale, Eileen cannot separate the politics from the very personal impact the conflict has had on her own life.


Hope your day includes good friends and a great book!