Just in Time for the Weekend . . . Decadent Bean Dip!

Ingredients:

1 8oz.cream cheese
1 can jalapeno cheese dip
20 drops Tabasco sauce
1 8oz.sour cream
salt to taste, (I didn’t use any)
garlic powder to taste (optional – I forgot to use)
1/2 pkg Taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 can refried beans

Directions:

Mix ingredients together, place in casserole dish. Top with grated cheddar and monetary jack cheese (as much as you want) bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with Fritos or tortilla chips.

The transition from the cold winter to the warm weather of spring beckons us to move outdoors. If the sunshine is calling you outside, here are a few ways to make the most of those sunny days.

Nature Walk
Head outdoors and commune with nature. Venture to the local park and take in the beauty of your environment as you fill your lungs with fresh air.

Attend a Sporting Event
Whether you get tickets to a minor league baseball game or attend your child’s lacrosse tournatment, getting outdoors to enjoy some good old-fashioned competition is what spring is all about!

Picnic
If you find yourself graced with a lovely weekend day, pack a picnic and enjoy your meal outside. Bring a book so that after your lunch, you can enjoy some leisure reading.

Play a Game
Act like a kid and invite a friend to play a casual game of one-on-one basketball. Or grab your tennis racket and head to the court. Don’t worry about keeping score, just enjoy being outside!

Wishing all of the mothers a very happy and relaxing Mother's Day surrounded by the ones you love.