Maid of Honor by C. Jagodzinski

This is the Teachers and Friends Book Club selection for January.  It was chosen by Board of Education member Ms. Libero, who is friends with the author, who is originally from Milford.  

Now this is NOT my cup of tea.  But that's the point of a book club, isn't it?  To read things one would not normally pick up, try something new, and discuss the merits of the literature.  

This is historical romance, set in Scotland in the late 1100s (if you couldn't guess, we're meeting at Duffy's later this month).  Lady Joan is set to marry Lord Robert Cunningham, when she runs away on the morning of the wedding to marry a pauper.  Her sister Elayne, who wanted to be a nun, must stand in per protocol.  Robert and Elayne eventually fall in love when Joan returns.  

Yes, definitely not something you'd read my review of here, but that does not mean I didn't like it.  It held my interest, and despite my annoyance at some of them, the characters were very well written.  I look forward to the author joining our meeting to talk about her process.

All opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of Mrs. W. and do not represent those of WHHS or WHPS.

Meet Me in the Kitchen by Matt Price

I absolutely love Mr. Make It Happen's food videos.  So when he announced he was publishing a book, and the first 100 orders would get a signed copy, I jumped on it.  Never intending to be a chef, Price still considers cooking a hobby.  His successful Youtube channel, book deals, spice and knife lines, national tour, etc. were never the goal, which I guess is what makes him so...normal.  

Anyway, this is several of his videos in print form.  Which is what disappointed me a bit.  I was hoping to read lots of new recipes or perhaps like Snoop's and Molly's books a memoir in disguise.  

Now I am also super hopeful WHHS will run our once famous culinary course again next year.  With a new teacher, a new cohort of students, and some new equipment, I'd love to see the teacher lunch delivery back.  So, as with my other cookbooks, this one will be donated.

After all, "we're here for a good time, not a long time."

Opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of Mrs. W. and do not represent those of WHHS or WHPS.