The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a haunting tail of survival and the human spirit that takes place in Germany during World War II. The gathering for this book was hosted by Katie Ashby. She decided not to go with the main staple that was eaten throughout the book: watery pea soup.
The Menu
Grilled Brätwurst
Sauerkraut
Kale Salad
German Chocolate Cake
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| Brätwurst |
There was beer served, of course, and the cocktail of the evening was a French 75.
French 75
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) gin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) dry sparkling wine, such as brut Champagne, chilled
In cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled Champagne flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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| The Host |
Skylar had toured Dachau, the concentraion camp that was referenced in The Book Thief, and shared some photos that made the horrible stories in the book even more disturbing.
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| The Ovens at Dachau |
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| The Beds at Dachau |
The evening was full of lively discussion and we would all highly recommend this book.
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We were even joined by Harper and Amanda Balderrama
Abbie 7 Months |
