Sunday, July 31, 2011

July Book List

The Punch Bowl; Dan Searing.  This book celebrates the 21st century renaissance of this classic concoction, with 75 recipes that date from the 18th century to today.  It also features a brief but colorful history of punch as well as stunning photographs of vintage serving sets and contemporary engravings and maps from the drinks heyday.  This was a fun book to read and I took note of several of the recipes.

How to Eat a Small Country; Amy Finley.  A family's pursuit of happiness, one meal at a time.  This was a delightful memoir.  Amy's tale of moving to rural France (where family life still revolves around the dining table) to preserve her marriage and family is a great read.

The DNA of Relationships; Dr. Gary Smalley.  Discover how you are designed for satisfying relationships.  I would highly recommend this book to EVERYONE.  It teaches you how to have and/or save meaningful relationships and how to let go of ones that are harmful.

The Bible for Blockheads; Douglas Connelly.  A user friendly look at the good book.  This is an excellent book for anyone new to the Bible and to use as a bible study guide.

God and the Art of Happiness; Ellen T. Charry.  This book is about the deep connections between theology and ordinary life. .... It's boring!! Couldn't get through the first couple chapters and didn't finish it.

Try This; Danyelle Freeman.  Traveling the globe without leaving the table is the theme of this book.  It's basically a guide to eating out at all types of cuisine. .... Another BORING book I couldn't finish.

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