Easy Popper Dip! {TTT}

{Toad's Tuesday Treasure}

Are you a jalapeno popper lover? Does the thought of them bring a little smile to your face? If you've ever bought a box of those bad boys at Costco and down them while watching a Redbox...this recipe is for YOU!

Poppers have actually brought Bob and I together on more than one occasion... while watching an entire season of 24 in 3 days ... or just hanging out on a Friday night.  They are good for my marriage. :) I'm not sure why I didn't think of this before.  Why not make a popper dip?!

This dip is good and even more importantly...EASY!  Your mother-in-law will surely be impressed when you bring this out at your next family get together. ;)  I found this recipe, tweaked it a bit, and ended up with this...

Popper Dip

2 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup Mayo
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
1/4 cup diced jalapeno peppers
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Turn on your oven to 400F.  Pull out that Kitchen Aid and mix everything but the Parmesan cheese.  Spread into a glass casserole dish or pie pan.  Throw that Parmesan cheese on top and bake it for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.  Prepare your taste buds for a yummy treat! Serve with tortilla chips!

Now you finally have a reason to buy that big block of cream cheese at Costco. (I've always wondered what I'd do with it!)

Love,
Emily aka Toad

CB Winner & Summer 2012

{Yay! Tickets!} 

Because of such a tremendous response for the Cornbelly's tickets, I've learned something this this weekend.  Most of you are not my geographical neighbors. Darn it.  :)  

But if you ever come to the Salt Lake Area be sure to let me know!   I have a few fun tips up my sleeve that I'd love to share with you!  In the mean time I'd better give these tickets away to one lucky gal...  

The winner of the Cornbelly's tickets is Heather!  Email me for the ticket details!

{Summer Scenes}

I will be the 1st to admit I am not an expert photographer...but I think its the challenge of learning a new trade that keeps my camera clicking!  

As part of my Best of Summer 2012 series, here are some favorite scenery shot.  I took them all on the Oregon Coast except for the one of Bob coming out of the Great Salt Lake, and also the one of the Timothy Lake night sky. {That one was taken by brother Peter and that's why its so much better than mine.  He's a genius with the camera/photography/creativity. I guess that why he started a digital media company.  Just sayin'! Be sure to go and "like" his Facebook page if you get a second!} 

Tadah!  Now go and practice some scenic shots of your own!  Just remember the rule of thirds (the skyline should be either 1/3 from the top or bottom) & have fun!  You can post your pictures on the Toad's Treasures Facebook page if you really get crazy!

Oh, and congrats to Heather!