When It Happens To You

Book Discussion

·         In all, members gave the book favorable reviews stating it to be a quick and interesting read. 

·         We liked seeing the different points of view from different characters and how they tied together.

·         Some would have liked a few more chapters on other characters (Milo, Theresa) and most of us were interested in knowing more about Oliver/Olivia.

·         We discussed how you never know what’s going on in other people’s lives or what their situations are – we haven’t walked in their shoes.

·         Ratings averaged a 6.78 out of 10 with Michele ranking it a 5 and all other members giving it a 7.

Recipe

Black Bean Paste

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (canned are fine) - I used Goya 15.5 oz and drained the liquid

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 bunch cilantro (leaves and stalks, about 1 oz), rinsed and chopped

juice of 1 lime

1/4 tsp salt (maybe use less if beans have salt?)

Pulse in a food processor - leave chunky if you like. To make the full recipes quesadillas, spread between 2 corn tortillas, top with a little salsa and sharp cheddar and heat on both sides.