COZY AUTUMN BOOK CLUB And A RECIPE FOR THE BEST PISTACHIO CAKE

Don't wait to spend time with good food and best friends!
Today, I am providing a bit of inspiration to host
a seasonal, casual and somewhat whimsical book club gathering!
I have chosen books that will provide an enjoyable escape
from the world troubles and allow us to enjoy reading
on the porch, while the leaves fall from the trees
and you can sip on a glass of wine or a cup of spiced tea,
while you look forward to an Autumn Tea Sandwich
and Nonna's Pistachio cake....
the food that's perfect for a casual evening.....



Find fun ways to enjoy the season..

Favorite Autumn Sandwich
Smoked Turkey
Provolone Cheese
Sourdough Bread, lightly toasted
Thinly sliced red HoneyCrisp apple
Mayonnaise
JellIed Cranberry Sauce
Dijon Mustard
Fresh Spinach

And,,,,for a refreshing seasonal mocktail,
I chose to serve a delicious, crisp, ice cold Pear Juice......

The best Pistachio cake ever!!!!

One White Cake Mix
One package of Pistachio instant pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
1 8 ounce container of Sour Cream
3 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 t, Almond extract
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (sprinkle on top of cake before making)

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend
with hand mixer for three minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and pour
batter in prepare bundt pan.
Sprinkle top with chopped walnuts
Bake for 45-50 minutes.

THE BOOKS~
One classic and the rest are
whimsical fun autumn reads.....

If you are planning to host a book club gathering 
a sweet little gift for your guests would be
a darling little book plate....
Mother would always gift these to me
when I was a child...I loved them so.....

Lucille Louisa Merriweather

It was a perfect event to celebrate the season of Autumn