Book Club: Three Wishes

Cindy’s pick was Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty.  We love to read Liane’s books.  They lend themselves to animated conversation. 

This one was no exception with tales of family dynamics, cheating and many types of romantic relationships past and present.

The Lovely Host

A Round of Salty Dogs

Salty Dogs by the Pitcher

·      5 Cups Good Vodka

·      2.5 Liters Grapefruit Juice (Not from Concentrate)

or

·      10 Cups Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

Stir and serve in salt rimmed glasses over ice!

A Tour of the Garden

The Menu

Humus with Pita and Apple

Basque Salad

Asparagus Fries with Aoli

Baked Herbed Salmon

This is a menu we have featured before but is a huge favorite. The above link will take you to our post featuring the Basque dressing recipe.  For our salmon we always choose wild caught Alaskan salmon, and our favorite time of year is Coho season!

Cindy’s Amazing Floral Creations!

Fondue Dessert 

Chocolate Fondue

In a small sauce pan, over low heat, warm ¾ cup heavy cream (no substitutions here) and 16 ounces of chocolate chips.  We like dark chocolate but any flavor would work. Stir continuously until the chocolate melts. Transfer into a fondue serving bowl that you have warmed.  Ours stays warm with a tea light candle.

Serve with sliced strawberries, chilled cheese cake pieces, pound cake and sliced bananas.

Our next installment will feature tips we find helpful when we are planning our get togethers!