Winter Wonderland and Yummy Dip

The sun has reappeared, causing the snowy ground to glisten :) Although it is only 18 degrees, snow is melting and dripping off the roof. Every time the wind blows, snow is loosened from the leaves in the trees, and it looks like glitter fluttering around to the ground. It has truly been a winter wonderland!


Gus and I have stayed warm inside the house with our faithful provider braving the cold.


I am excited to share one of my favorite dip recipes with you today! We have a party to go to this evening, and I decided to take this dip. My mom used to always buy jalapeno pimento cheese dip from Whole Foods. Because she is an amazing cook, she decided to attempt to make it on her own, and this is what she came up with. It is great for parties or football game watching.

Jalapeno Cheddar Dip

1 cup grated Cheddar cheese (it will look better if you grate it yourself
1 cup grated Monterrey Jack cheese
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 large pieces of roasted red pepper, roughly chopped (I find these in a jar near the olives)
1 tsp. dill
1/2 cup mayo (you just need enough to hold the ingredients together)
3 green onions, chopped
minced garlic
optional- red onion chopped

Mix all ingredients and chill in the fridge. Take out a little while before serving.

This looks really pretty at Christmas since it has red and green. You can served it with chips or crackers.


I have to share these socks I found for Gus at Target:

Aren't these so cute?!?!?!