Guernsey Recap

Great meeting last night. Lots of yummy pies, and one not so delicious potato peel pie. Thanks to all who participated. Check the bottom of this post for the potato peel pie recipe, and for Margie's famous chocolate fudge pie.

Everyone really enjoyed the book. Most people agreed that it was hard to get into at the beginning because of the introduction of so many characters, but by the second half, everyone was hooked. It was witty, clever and a great ending, although abrupt. Everyone related to Juliet's character, and thought the book was entertaining. We were going to enter our book club into the sweepstakes to be sent to Guernsey on a trip, but we missed the deadline - the winner was chosen back in August.

For next month Moloka'i is the book we will read, and the meeting will be held at Margie Harton's home, with a Hawaiian theme. You won't want to miss this! Details to come.

Potato Peel Pie recipe
2 c raw, grated potato skins (add some of the white part to keep the texture more tender), then use mashed potatoes for filling,
1/3 c grated onion, 1 egg, beaten, 3 tbls flour, 1 beet (cooked--I bought a fresh one but I bet you could use a canned one), Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a small pie plate. Mix grated potato peels wiith egg, onion and flour. Press the mixture into the pie plate and up sides to form a crust. Bake crust for 20-25 min. While crust is baking, cook potatoes, drain & mash. You can add your favorite mashed potato flavorings here such as garlic, onion, milk, butter, salt etc., Fill crust with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with beets ( I julienned them first). Bake in oven at lower temperature of 375 for 10 minutes or until browned.

Margie's Chocolate Fudge Pie recipe
go to Ukrops bakery, pick up chocolate fudge pie, take home, eat.