Busy Saturday

I didn't have any wedding festivities this weekend. And it's a good thing because I had three other events to attend on Saturday.

First, I met Mom and some of the ladies from Jericho UMC at California Dreaming for lunch. It was fun to see everybody. Most of them were heading out to do some shopping after lunch, but not me.

From there I went to a baby shower for my friend Barbara's daughter, Christy. Christy had this great dish that I can't wait to serve somewhere. I don't know what you would call it, exactly. Maybe Apples with Caramel Crunch Dip. I think that's what I'll call it anyway. So here's how it goes:

Apples with Caramel Crunch Dip

sliced green apples (maybe Granny Smith) ***
8 oz cream cheese
1 container caramel apple dip (from the produce section, heated slightly to spread)
1 bag toffee chips
1 bag chocolate chips (I think the mini chips would be good here)

Spread your cream cheese onto a round platter leaving about 2-3 inches on the border. Then layer the caramel dip, toffe chips and chocolate chips on top of the cream cheese. Line the apple slices around the border. The guests use the apple slices to scoop the dip.

*** note on the apples: If you want to cut your own apples, you will probably need 5 or 6 and they will need to be drizzeld with lemon juice or orange juice to retain color. The hostesses purchased several bags of pre-sliced apples at the grocery store that had lemon juice already added.

Needless to say, this recipe was a big hit. People just stood around the tray and ate like it was their job.

From the baby shower, I went to Mrs. Sandra's house so the girls could go to Rebecca and Zach's going away party. I also got to visit with Melissa, Olivia, Melanie, Margaret, Jonathan, Zemp and Mrs. Sandra before we left for the party. John and Amy hosted the party at their house and we all had a great time. John's food was, as always, outstanding! Those were probably the best shrimp and grits I'll ever eat.

It's been awesome having Rebecca and the boys home for a while. Hopefully they will be back close by in a few short years. Army life sure is interesting and ever-changing. I can't wait to hear about Monteray and Guatamala. We'll sure miss them! I know Rebecca will keep that blog updated, though.

P.S. To Becky Y., don't forget to let us know about the ear thing!