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FOOD & DRINK:

Food Credit – Butter Your Biscuits

Bryden’s father would have served a similar meal as below to his son and Tabatha. The night that El tried and failed to throw a wrench in Bryden’s plan. However, it did succeed in creating a rift between father and son. Tabatha wasn’t her best during dinner either.

“Food is the ingredient that binds us together.” — Unknown

Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwhichx:

Ingredients

1. 1 1 !/2 Shrimp, Clean and Deveined
2. 1 Red Bell Pepper
3. 1 Small Onion
4. 1 lb Asparagus
5. 2 Tbsp olive oil
6. 4 Garlic Cloves crushed
7. 1/2 Cup Sweet Chili Sauce
8. 5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
9. 1/2 Cup Water
10. 3 Tsp Cornstarch

1. In a small bowl whisk together chili sauce, soy sauce, water and cornstarch until combined and set aside.In a frying pan, melt a little butter over low heat. Fry eggs until the yolks are cooked how you like them. Add salt and pepper to taste. Once done, remove from flame.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in  a cast iron skillet on medium high heat, add the peppers, onions and asparagus and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes just to softened them. Remove veggies to a plate.Cover pan with lid and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown on each side.
3. Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and add shrimp to pan and cook for 2 minutes then flip and cook another 2 minutes. Or until they are pink and firm and cooked through. Remove to the plate.
   Add the sauce mixture into the skillet, simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add veggies and shrimp back into the pan. Serve and enjoy!

Drink:

Bryden made this drink the first night that he went to visit Tabatha to exercise with her. It quickly became one of Tabatha’s favorites and she frequently drank it before working out.

Drink Credit – Blend It Up

“My favorite drink is the next one.” — Unknown

Peach Cinnamon Protein Shake:

Staying healthy is important to anyone who boxes regularly. It was the obvious choice for both Tabatha and Bryden.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Lowfat Yogurt
• 1/4 Cup Milk
• 1 Peach
• 1 Banana
• 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
• 2 Scoops Protein Smoothie Mix
• 1/2 Cup Ice

1. Blend together in the order listed.
2. Secure Lid, Blend on high, or smoothie setting until smooth.
3. Garnish with fresh peach and cinnamon and Enjoy!

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Conversation Starters:

So a large part of why Tabatha ended up where she was stemmed from a mistake in her childhood. Moreover, she put herself there. It wasn’t a situation of meeting the wrong guy or getting hooked on drugs. She chose what she thought she deserved. And quite frankly, that decision had life altering consequences that went beyond her health scare. I’m thinking about the amount of guys she slept with and the amount of beatings she took.

So that raises its own questions:

• Do you think that Tabatha was at fault for what happened to her sister?

• Have you ever punished yourself for something you did by saying yes to a less than ideal situation? Doesn’t have to be to the extreme as Tabatha.

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Book Club Guide:

I won’t repeat it here. But you can own a print copy of the Book Club Discussion questions when you purchase the paperback. That’s right, its in the back of the book.