Book Club: Bettyville

Bettyville by George Hodgman is a memoir about a man caring for his elderly mother.  It was recommended to us by a friend, Glen Tulloch.  The gathering was hosted by Laura.  It was her first time and things went smashingly .  The book itself was a real conversation starter and that is what book club is all about.  Well that and cocktails! Which Betty loved!

The cocktail for the evening was a Moscow Mule.  It is light and refreshing. To make combine two ounces good vodka, half an ounce fresh squeezed lime juice, half a cup ginger beer, and add ice.  Garnish with a lime wedge and you are good to go!

The menu consisted of fresh fruit salsas and  guacamole followed by a dinner of black beans and Ahi fish tacos topped with a top secret creamy dressing that made the meal!

Dessert was Cloverleaf ice cream topped with fresh blackberries.

 

For the following book club gathering we all submitted a book title and Laura drew the winner.  It was Gin’s chosen book even though she could not make dinner.

We were so happy to have Glen join us for the gathering! We stayed too late, drank too much, and laughed a lot.  So, just another great book club!