For February's book club we wanted to pick a book that was a love story. If you have read The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende you know it is not a typical happily ever after love story. It is a beautiful love story just the same. We all really enjoyed the read and would highly recommend it to others.
Skylar hosted the group and themed it based on some of the settings and characters in the book so the food and drinks were a mix of Polish, Japanese, and a little San Francisco. What a combination!
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| Latkes with Sour Cream and Apple Sauce |
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| Blood Orange Martini |
The cocktail was a blood orange martini and included polish vodka, fresh squeezed blood orange juice, and simple syrup. They were a big hit! They were easy to make by the pitcher so you don't also have to be making cocktails all night. You can find the recipe here.
On the menu:
Latkes served with sour cream and applesauce
Broccoli bites served on San Francisco Sour Dough
Homemade Pierogis
Salad
Japanese Cheesecake
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| Broccoli Bites on San Francisco Sour Dough |
If you have never had a Japanese Cheesecake before it is a must try. It is a not too sweet, nicely fluffy and all around delicious. Serve with a nice glass of champagne and you have the perfect end to a great night.
You can find the Japanese Cheesecake that Skylar made here.
That cheesecake though!
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