October is Cindy’s favorite month to host book club. She loves spooky books, decorating, and having
one final gathering outside before the weather turns too chilly. The book was Arrowood by Laura McHugh. If
you loved R.L. Stine’s Fear Street stories when you were young here they are
all grown up. The night was perfect. We had cocktails and a fire bowl outside.
The Cocktail: Caramel Apple Martini
1 ounce caramel vodka
2 ounces vodka
3 ounces unfiltered apple cider
Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Serve in
a martini glass. Makes one.
These are SO good which means they are dangerous. Enjoy accordingly!
The Appetizers
Pumpkin salsa served with pumpkin
tortilla chips
Pumpkin shaped deviled eggs
Salty cured meats and cheeses
Black olives…. A Halloween Staple
The Menu
Salad Greens with Roasted Butternut Squash. Cranberries, Feta and Walnuts with a Shallot Vinaigrette
Pumpkin and Sage Crème over Fresh Papperdelle
Pumpkin Cheese Cake
This salad was a huge hit! Roast the cubed butternut squash until soft then let cool. The vinaigrette was shallots, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and white balsamic vinegar. The pasta is a twist on traditional Alfredo and the added pumpkin lowers the fat and adds great flavor. If you are not a fan of sage try basil instead.
Thanks to Cindy for a wonderfully spooky evening. Love book club!
