August Bookclub, Carrie's house...and the book is....

Hi all,

Ok, we have the book selection! Carrie has chosen Country Driving, by Peter Hessler. Bookclub meets August 6, so get to reading!!! I am excited to see what this book is about, I LOVE new books! Yeah!

The Shack, any thoughts?????

First, and finally, thanks for hosting bookclub in July, Shannon. I missed it, but so wish i had been there to sit on your breezy screened in sun porch and eat the delicious dips that I have been hearing about! Thanks for the recipes! I have asked many of you what you thought of the SHACK, since I missed BookClub. It seems like most of you really liked it, that it gave you all some new sort of perspective regarding some part of your life/and or friendships/family. I wish I could say the same, but I felt like I got nothing out of it and it actually was annoying to me. How terse is that?!?! I found it annoying because I A. could not keep interest in what God, The Holy Spirit and Jesus were saying to the main character...it seemed to repeat itself over and over again. Also, I wanted the little girl to be found and fine and happy and saved... :-( However, with that being said, since you all enjoyed it so much and have take-aways from the book, I am going to REread it and find a take-away too! So, that is MY perspective, in case anyone wanted to know. :-)

Corn Dip

3 cups (12 oz.) grated sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 12 oz. can Mexican golden whole kernel corn, drained

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and chill several hours. Serve with veggies or crackers. (I like it with Frito Scoops!)

Ranch Spinach Dip

1 Ranch Party Dip packet

1 pint sour cream

10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained

8 oz. can water chestnuts, diced

Bowl-like bread

Mix the all ingredients together. Scoop out the middle of the bread bowl and spoon dip into center. Enjoy with bread pieces, veggies, crackers or chips!