Nope, not my Uncle Phil. This one belongs to my good friend and fellow Dipstock attendee, Katie. Phil and Katie reign from the foodie nation of Wisconsin…turns out those folks know good cheese, good brats, and good saucy bacon appetizers. Katie made Uncle Phil’s bacon wrapped water chestnut recipe for last week’s event. It was… Continue reading Uncle Phil’s Saucy Bacon Appetizer
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It’s a Good Day for Awards
Today is the day I announce the prize winners of Dipstock! I know that I promised to do this on Monday, but between the heat and all that dip eating, time has gotten away from me. Anyway, here are the random winners! Cathie E. whipped up an intriguing Chili “Cheesecake” Dip (pictured here). Nina R.… Continue reading It’s a Good Day for Awards
A Patriotic Blueberry Sauce and One More Day of Dipstock
Ahhhh, summer holidays. The best part is always the food. At least the dips and sauces make the event for me anyway. This morning I decided to start the weekend off right by making a saucy blueberry breakfast. What better way to say “I love you America” than with pancakes, blueberry sauce, strawberries, and whipped… Continue reading A Patriotic Blueberry Sauce and One More Day of Dipstock
What Do Caponata, Peanut Dip, Edamame Dip, and Cilantro Cream Dip Have in Common?
Caponata, peanut dip, edamame dip, and cilantro cream dip have Dipstock in common. All four of these dips were entered into the festivities by other food bloggers. Check em’ out! More than a Mountful made Caponata (Chef Dennis compares this to a Sicilian salsa) Sweet and Saucy made Peanut Dip (pictured here) My Morning Chocolate… Continue reading What Do Caponata, Peanut Dip, Edamame Dip, and Cilantro Cream Dip Have in Common?
Saucing and Dipping in More Ways than One
Sure, you think of sauces and dips and you think of a marinara sauce and a seven-layer dip, but that’s not what it has to mean all the time. At least it doesn’t to me, as evident in one of the items featured at my personal Dipstock “dip off” party last weekend. I decided to… Continue reading Saucing and Dipping in More Ways than One
Eight Dips and Counting
I’ve decided to celebrate Dipstock two ways. First, by getting together with girlfriends for a dip party this last Sunday, and second, I’m going to make a couple of patriotic dips this upcoming weekend to celebrate July 4th. At the kickoff party we dined on eight different sauces and dips, which are pictured below. I… Continue reading Eight Dips and Counting
How I Made My First Red Sauce (kind of)
It’s day two of Dipstock and so far, so good. To kick off the festivities I tried at least eight different sauces and dips with girlfriends yesterday. The pictures and recipes are coming soon… In the meantime I want to tell you a little bit about my experience making red sauce.
Don’t Judge Me by My Counter Space and My Favorite Dip to Date
Dipstock starts today. Woo hoo! I’ll be sharing recipes every day this week as part of the celebration. I hope you will too. What’s that? You don’t know how to share your recipes? Don’t worry. It’s easy. Just head on over to the official Dipstock page and read the details. Now that we have that… Continue reading Don’t Judge Me by My Counter Space and My Favorite Dip to Date
What Dip Will You Make?
Have you made your plans for Dipstock yet? I’m getting together with girlfriends for the kickoff party to make all variety of dips. I’m thinking bean dip and maybe a chocolate chip dip, too. I’ll blog every day next week to highlight the dips we make and some of the dips presented by other participants… Continue reading What Dip Will You Make?
Your Turn To Share Food Pictures
Since we all admit to taking pictures of our food, let’s do it together Saucy Dipper style. Sunday, June 27, I’ll kick off the first-ever Dipstock, which will last for a full week through July 4th. Here’s how Dipstock works: