Lunch Today

We were a small group today, we hope all the rest of you are enjoying a wonderful summer vacation. We had a good discussion of Love is Eternal. I think we've all enjoyed reading a few books from a similar time period.

Here is the recipe for Grilled Chicken Bruschetta:

Sun dried tomato salad dressing
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 small pkg. fresh basil, chopped

Marinate chicken in sundried tomato dressing ahead of time. Place large sheet of heavy-duty foil over half of grill grate; preheat grill to medium heat. Grill chicken on uncovered side of grill about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cheese, basil and dressing (as much as you desire; we did about 1/2 cup). Back to the grill - Turn chicken over; place on the foil-covered part of the grill, cooked-side up. Top evenly with tomato mixture. Close lid. Grill an additional 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

I pounded the chicken to be an even size throughout and cooked it on low/medium.....The recipe came from Jennie Rowan.

Our book selection for September is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I loved this book, I think you will enjoy it too. Kathy C. is willing to order books from Amazon, don't count on the library there are 119 requests for it. She wants to order by Sunday, so let her know if you want a copy.

Lunch on Thursday

Everyone is invited to lunch this Thursday at 12:30 at my house. I'm excited to discuss Love is Eternal. I also have 5 delightful books to suggest, I enjoyed reading each one!!!! Which one will we select to read as a group? I can't wait to see. Please let me know in the next couple of days, if you will be here on Thursday. I've already heard from Jenni, Sue, Julie and Wendy.

Molly

July Lunch

Book Club will be in my home on the 5th Thursday of the month which will be July 30th. I will send a reminder next week. Hope you are having a great summer.

The Tour

Just a reminder that the Tour de France begins on Saturday. There is also another book out by Lance in case you wanted to do some follow-up reading on him. A great website is livestrong.com. He has been making a video diary almost everyday through the spring racing and training season. At the end of each video he makes a dedication to someone with cancer. He talks about them, what they are doing especially if it is something to raise cancer awareness or if they have passed he gives his thoughts and feelings to the family. Some of them are really touching. It looks like this year he will not be as hated in France and I think it's really because he has become such a spokesman for the cancer community. He spends countless hours campaigning and reaching out to cancer victims worldwide. Really a pretty cool thing, especially knowing his background. He is not riding to win the tour this year but is riding for his teammate A. Contador. Go Lance!!!