Killer Angels

Killer Angels is a Pulitzer Prize-winning classic written by Michael Shaara. Following his death his son, Jeff, completed the trilogy with Gods and Generals and Last Full Measure. Killer Angels recounts the Battle of Gettyburg. It goes into great detail describing each day of the battle, how it was planned out and the consequences of decisions made by the generals involved. Gods and Generals follows the main characters leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg. Last Full Measure continues after Gettysburg to the surrender at Appomattox. All three are epic stories that follow the lives, passions, and careers of the great military leaders of that time. Great reads for all fans of the Civil War.

Yum, what a lunch!

Today was the second meeting of our cookbook club. I just have to say it was absolutely fantastic. We had selected Cook Yourself Thin: Skinny Meals you can make in minutes which features over 50 recipes that are low calorie (or maybe just a little bit healthier than your traditional recipes). Our lunch bunch made Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders with Coleslaw, Ultimate Sausage Cheese Pizza, Mac and Cheese, Tomato Fennel Soup and Turkey BLT, Mushroom and Spinach Quiche with Potato Crust and for dessert, Cookies and Cream Milkshakes. The low-cal recipes in this book are friendly to novice and experienced cooks alike. Discussion of the recipes allowed each person to provide their suggestions and alterations.

Before I head off to a corner for a nap, I want to mention that our next Cookbook Club will be held Friday, April 23rd @ 1:00 pm. Stop by the library before then and pick your recipe from Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics. Join us to sample the recipes, browse the cookbook collection, meet new friends, and have some fun.