Hot Cheesy Bean Dip

Here is the recipe for the bean dip I brought that night. I doubled it to fill up the crockpot a bit more, but here is the single recipe.

16 oz. can refried beans
1 c. salsa (I used a combo of red and green)
2 c. grated cheese (a combo of monterey jack and cheddar)
1 c. sour cream
3 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1 Tbs. chili powder

Pour all ingredients into a crockpot. Heat on high for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
{Or I imagine you could heat it up in an 8x8 pan on 325 or 350, but I would cover it with foil so it doesn't dry out. However, it might be difficult to keep warm.)

**NOTE: I used fat-free beans, lowfat sour cream, and 1/3 less fat cream cheese. I thought it tasted great even with the "less fat" products. Just FYI.

A Town Like Alice

We had a great time (once again) at book club. Here are a few photos of what all of you women who were sick missed. We hope you are all well next month -- we missed you!

Sadly it was Catherine's last book club before her move. Here she is with Christie.

Christie, Amber & Kara enjoying the goodies.

Heidi, Britney & the cutest book clubber

Kara brought the best cupcakes! 3 kinds in fact. My favorite were the lime cupcakes with raspberry frosting. I hope the recipes will be posted soon.

Britney brought her wonderful veggie pizza and a super delicious bean dip. I didn't get a photo of the dip but that doesn't mean you don't have to post the recipe Britney!

We also had the best homemade bread and honey butter. Christie you are a remarkable baker.

Shaua contributed these lovely veggies and homemade hummus but ended up being too sick to come. There also was a chocolate cake but I didn't get a picture of that either -- but I will post the recipe.

Again we hada great time and missed those of you who weren't there.

***Remember you should be reading The Road for next month!

Here's the New Plan

Amber Cramer has been very kind and agreed to have book club at her house tomorrow night. Hooray for Amber. We'll see you all there at 7:00 tomorrow.

Change of Plans

There's a change of plans for Thursday nights book club girls. Traci's family is feeling under the weather so we are working out a different meeting place. Stay tuned and check back tonight for the new plan and please pass this message on. See you all soon.

Town Like Alice

I hope everybody is enjoying this book. I was thinking about book club this week and wondering if the person hosting would like some help (Traci, are you there?) . Since I know a bit about Australia and the uh, so-called cuisine, I thought I could sort of co-host since I never have a turn. I could make Shepherd's Pie or Trifle or something of that sort. Sorry, I don't roast lamb so you won't be getting that one... Anyway, just a thought.