SSS,Thankful & Recipes

Before I get started I want to share that another SSS pkg has been delivered to Rebecca Belle her SSS exchange partner really is trying to make the rest of us look bad put some thought and heart N' soul in the gifts she sent-I was moved to tears by a story that was shared-I know you are all busy trying to get ready for Turkey day but if you have a minute stop by Rebeccas place and see what all she got from her SSS partner.

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Today I am sharing a few reasons/things I am Thankful for and a recipe

Family-it's the tie that binds us and I am so Thankful for all of you

Friends-my life would be so empty without you

Freedom-that I have a choice

Ice Cubes-yes Ima iceAholic

Hugs N Kisses-they make my world go round

Beans-not the kind you eat but my beans Abby,Reese & Jessica-you drive my batshit crazy BUT you are the reason my heart beats and smiles everyday

mr gp-no other woman could ask for a better husband

Bloggy friends-I have met and made some wonderful bloggy friends these past few months, I hate to be a name dropper but deb my mornings would be INCOMPLETE without you and ymess,amybo I could NOT have made it through sss without your help,jilly you crack me up daily,tiff you have taught me so many new swear words and your love of 'the robster' is unparalled...I know thats just a few of the bloggy friends I have made and I would be here till next Thanksgiving listing you all Just know I am Thankful for each and every one of you...

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Here is a fantastic Thanksgiving appetizer-I am pretty sure it is listed on every recipe website but I found it from the Pioneer Woman

Olive Cheese Bread

French bread, green olives, black olives, green onions, butter, real (not
low-fat or fat-free-like helmans) mayonnaise, and Monterey Jack Cheese.



1 regular can whole black (ripe) olives



1 6-oz jar pimiento-stuffed olives



2 green onions



¾ pound grated Monterey Jack cheese



½ cup real mayonnaise



1 stick butter, softened



1 loaf French bread



Chop black and green olives. Slice green onions and give them a once-over with a good sharp knife.

Combine green onions and olives with the softened butter, ½ cup mayonnaise, and

grated Monterey jack cheese. Mix thoroughly. Slice French bread in half lengthwise, then spread

mixture evenly over the halves.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until thoroughly melted and starting to turn light brown
and bubbly. Immediately cut into slices, blow on the yummy goodness-it’ll be hot, then taste the best Olive Cheese Bread you’ve ever had in your life!

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My MIL makes this next dip/spread and it is awesome uh huh!

Cream Cheese Spread

3-8oz pkg cream cheese(bring to room temperature)
1 stick butter(I like land’o lakes, again bring to room temp)

cream both together



add:



1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 pkg Hidden valley ranch dip mix






Mix well and put in a shallow dish. Top with Cracked pepper(if you like pepper use a lot) and allow to chill for at least few hours so the flavors are absorbed(best to make the night before -however if you are snowed in a ski lodge and drinkin zimas-feel free to indulge as soon as it’s made). Serve at room temp with pretzels OR slice a french baguette and toast the slices, then spread over the bread-Oh my gosh it is so yum-yum!

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I hope you all have Safe,Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving

My confession for today: I am soooo gonna gain 50lbs this holiday season