Book Clubs are Cozy! Mademoiselle Benoir: A Novel

Our book club finally met this past Thursday evening at Elizabeth’s house. The book, Mademoiselle Benoir: A Novel by Christine Conrad was a sweet, enjoyable and interesting book – a somewhat easier read than what we’d been previously reading. Younger man leaves big city live, buys farmhouse in South of France, becomes a painter and falls in love with older beautiful French woman. Family drama ensues…little bit of food, little bit of landscape, lota love and a little philosophy. We all enjoyed the book and especially enjoyed the French inspired dinner that chef extroidinere Elizabeth prepared.

French cheeses (including a delicious Brie with Truffles), Grapes and Baguette
Chicken Marbella (chicken baked with olives, prunes and oregano, a Silver Palette specialty and so PERFECT!!!)
Mousse au Chocolat for dessert, decadant!
oh, lots, perhaps too much red wine????!!

Chicken Marbella served with mashed potatoes

Meredith and Elizabeth – at this point we may have been casting the book, somehow this always happens and I was crying it was so funny. Elizabeth do you really think Michael Cera should be cast as the lead????

Our newest member Sara! You were a great addition!

The perfect French dessert!

Until next time, we are all submitting suggestions for our next read. I’ll keep you posted!