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You Had It All Along, My Dear {Book Club}

Have you ever read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum? Some parts are quite violent (like how the Tinman came to be – not at all like the movie!). I read it as a bedtime story to my kids a...

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A Happy Ending {Book Club}

Don’t you love a happy ending? There is something satisfying about turning the last page of a book and having all the threads tied off in a nice bow, all problems happily solved, all questions...

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The Pursuit of Eating Adventures {Book Club}

Several years ago, my teammate and I made a last minute and very uncharacteristic-for-us decision to fly the long way to the US for a home assignment so we can spend a few days in Paris. This city of...

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Food Memories {Book Club}

One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten was on the island of Sicily, off the southern coast of Italy. My time working at a local preschool the summer before my senior year of college was coming to an...

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Cheesy Delights and Places that Mark Us {Book Club}

I have the delightful privilege of starting my Monday mornings with a group of six other single women serving around the world. I’m a huge fan of Connection Groups, and the inspiration and...

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Food Blogger Alert {Book Club}

Of all the recipes included in Mastering the Art of French Eating, I figured aligot would be right up my alley. Creamy, cheesy potatoes? Doesn’t that sound heavenly? Unlike a lot of the ingredients...

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Jodie’s Top Five Books of 2021 {Book Club}

Reading for me is getting lost in words. The best part is when I look up from the book that’s captured my attention to pause and soak in its depth and impact. The worst part is when I look up with my...

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Another Prodigal Son {Book Club}

Before jumping in this week, I want to point out that the Book Club also read this story 6 years ago. On that page, Amy shared some research about the author that is pretty interesting! About a year...

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Bayta’s Top Five Books of 2021 {Book Club}

“It’s has been a very strange couple of years” is probably the most overused phrase at the moment. It’s true, though, and this season has challenged and changed my reading habits. For many years, I...

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Uncle Richard’s New Year Dinner {Book Club}

I hate the letdown that comes after Christmas. The tree is empty and shedding pine needles. There aren’t usually family gatherings to look forward to, and when you don’t have the quiet days of school...

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