FCM Bookclub: Wild

Our meeting to discuss the book Wild by Cheryl Stand was hosted by Jamie at her parents beautiful Syrup Creek home.  We were delighted to have Jamie's mother, Kris, join us for dinner and the discussion. To start the evening Abbie took us on a Wild-esque tour of the dirt roads of Elmore County! She said she knew where she was going! Well, she did not.  After dirt roads, spotty (at best) cellular service, some cows and a late arrival (45 minutes!!) we were ready for a stiff drink and had a better appreciation for Cheryl's journey (even though we were in a car, our feet did not hurt, and we had eaten plenty of food that day)! Ok, it was not really the same at all.

Kris served Champagne cocktails with raspberries from her own garden!

Sticking with a Fall theme rather than the awful food documented in the book Jamie served a pumpkin crème sauce over stuffed ravioli.  A fresh green salad with vinaigrette and hot rolls rounded out the meal.  A decadent cheesecake was for dessert…Thanks to Jamie’s hunk of a dad, Mike Taylor!

Poppy made a new friend!

Thank you ladies for the wonderful time! We missed Katie this meeting but don’t worry she is BACK for the next two! Go see the movie Wild staring Reese Witherspoon openeing December 5th. Next up is Abbie hosting a brunch for What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty.