Paul and Chili Cheese Dip

I don't know what it is about it, but it's one of my favorite holiday appetizers.  I don't know if it's the taste, the appearance, or what.  It's just...great.

I remember the first time I tried it.  It was Memorial Day weekend of 2001.  My Dad and I went over to my Grandma's house.  The usual first day of the summer season meal was laid out: grilled foods, fruit, salad, pop, desserts, chips, and dips.  But one dip stood out: chili cheese dip.  I'm sure they served it before, but I never ate it.  But for some reason, I wanted to try it, especially since they told me that I should.  So, I took a scoop, put it on a small paper plate, put a couple potato chips on it, and tried it.  It was like Heaven on Earth instantly. 

After that, I made sure that chili cheese dip was on the menu at every holiday function wherever I went. 

If you want to know how to make it, it's simple: can of Hormel chili (Hot no beans) and Velveta Mexican Mild cheese.  Mix them in a microwave or crock pot.  There you go.

And I can't wait to have some with my Thanksgiving meal tomorrow!

I don't know why I shared this, but I did.

Thanksgiving Week

Well, that time of year is coming.  The time of year to be thankful for what you...er...I mean...be a glutton, gain a gazillion pounds (add another gazillion when Christmas and New Year's come a mere month later), deal with the family, and watch football and/or the parades and/or the Christmas movies that start that night.  Some may go to the Old Country Buffet if they don't have family, don't want to cook, or don't want to see family.  Some go out of town and don't celebrate at all.  Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

I usually go to my Grandma's or sister's house.  Occasionally it's done at my house.  We have a small gathering, usually consisting of my parents, grandma, aunt, uncle, sister, brother-in-law, and two nieces.  Turkey, Puerto Rican rice, mashed potatoes, bread, potato chips, chili cheese dip, and drinks are served.  Then, it's back home to relax.

This year, it's off to the sister's house!  I can't wait to see what awaits, especially after a year like this...