books, tv and music

I was thinking the other day that I love this cookbook that I have and I should share it here. Then I started thinking about all of the other things to share, and of course, it snowballed into this huge list. So I decided to keep it short and to the point.
My bookclub is currently reading "Gentlemen and Players" by Joanne Harris. This is my pick. So far I have to say that it is very good. My mom is farther along then me, and she can't put it down.
I've been using the Crock-Pot lately. It is still a little chilly here, perfect for the Crock-Pot. I love this book, the title alone is funny. "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook." No offense mom, I know they didn't mean you. :) Every recipe I've made has been very good.

As far as music goes, I just bought Carly Simon's, "Into White". I have it on in the car, and today we were listening to track #3, "Oh! Susanna" and Harrison said that the music was very pretty and it reminded him of being on a boat out in a lake with a swan next to us. So if that isn't a recommendation, then I don't know what is. The whole album is very relaxing, very mellow and child friendly. My favorite is #4, "You Can Close Your Eyes".
Quite a departure from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I want to get "Stadium Arcadium" next. I do love those crazy Peppers.

And in regards to tv, I watched the finale to Top Chef last night. What a ho-hum season this year. At the end, I didn't care who won. I'm still trying to decide if I am going to watch Top Design. I am thrilled that tonight is The Office. I love this show. I started watching it from the beginning, and it is the one show I truly look forward to every week.
Happy Thursday.

Oh! I forgot to mention my quilt. Well, it is still nonexistent, ;) but now I have a plan. I came across this at the "All Sorts" blog, from Jenny B. Harris. Nine patch quilt. I think I can totally do this. I am so excited to try. And in other quilt news, my mom found my childhood quilt that Nana made for me. What a trip down memory lane. We were picking out all of the swatches that we remembered and what kind of clothes they came from. I will try and take a decent picture to share with you.

That vintage plant stand was a surprise gift from my mom and dad right before Christmas. It was Nanas. My mom remembers it being in their home while she still lived there. So, it is over 40 years old. It was rusted and chipped. I wanted it, but didn't know where I could get it re-done. My dad found a place and got it done for me. I L-O-V-E it. I think I will fill it with mini succulents.