I’m finishing up my unofficial, undeclared week of delicious cream cheese dips with just one more cheesy wonder: Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip.
While I’ve been slathering my Smoked Salmon Spread on bagel crisps, and dipping chips into this Porter Caramelized Onion Dip (check out the cookbook giveaway that features it), I figured what better time than this very moment to break out a Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip.
Because I haven’t broken into the crackers yet!
Click here to get my Hot Shrimp Creamy Cheese Dip.
So speaking of potato chips, Kristen was talking about the new Lay’s Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips on Facebook and people were going nuts!
Then yesterday at Target, there was more dip drama, I mean besides the newsstands creeping out on Chloe taking back Lamar.
When I was at Target—at 9 a.m.—a woman approached a sales associate—at 9 a.m.—and demanded to know why she couldn’t find the new Chocolate Dipped Lays Potato Chips (take a look at this taste test, hmmmm.)
I mean, this woman was UNHAPPY—at 9 a.m.
Apparently, she had big plans for the day that involved both salty and sweet and doing a lot of finger-licking. She must have been a food blogger.
Food shoppers are funny animals. Which must make food bloggers hilarious, because we’re always at the grocery store.
Case in point. Some of us just can’t seem to be bothered with making a list to take to the store. Yep that’s me.
Who needs a list? Why not just wing it when I’m making 4 recipes in one day? I mean I’d done most of the shopping throughout the week, I just needed three things to finish things off. I may not be 20 anymore, but I can remember that, right?
don’t be a dork shopper like me, download a free version of the shopping list above
At 8:30 a.m., I was at Smith’s, my usual grocery store, cruising the aisles like a NASCAR driver in the hunt for the championship. At 9 a.m. I slid into Target’s parking for holiday prop shopping, then raced over to HomeGoods to look for what I couldn’t find at Target, and then circled the corner to World Market. I was making good time, striking off my mental list and it was only 10:30 a.m.
Then I remembered I was out of oregano so back to Target I went AGAIN. This time I left with yet another 3 bags (including the cutest desk calendar, see my Friday Faves below) and a receipt for $43 because all I needed was OREGANO.
Then home. Where I realized I forgot peanuts. So a quick hustle to Dan’s Market, because it’s closer than Smith’s, but generally costs more coin. Then home AGAIN and the cooking commenced.
Halfway through recipe #2, I couldn’t find the can of Dulce de Leche I KNOW I had (this was not for the recipe with oregano or the peanuts, silly!) So back to Smith’s, because while Dan’s is closer, they only carry the Dulce de Leche at Smith’s. Which is what I discovered juuuuust before I trekked it to Smith’s.
Back home to finish the recipe before I have to pick up Smudge (2:45 p.m. by this time) and what was waiting for me in my pantry?
My can of Dulce de Leche. My head nearly exploded.
My lesson: Even when you go for just one thing, go ahead and make a list, and check it twice. And check the pantry twice, too. Better yet, have someone ELSE check the pantry.
Proassignment.co.uk
I make a rundown and it makes to the store in my pocket however then I don’t remove it from my pocket for some dam reason and after that I overlook something. That plunge of yours sounds beautiful darn delectable! Unquestionably going to give that a shot. That macintosh and cheddar likewise looks strange. http://www.proassignment.co.uk/
Brady
Cool blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere?
A design like yours with a few simple adjustements would really make my blog shine.
Please let me know where you got your theme. Kudos
Meg Hobbs
Can’t wait to make the dip. Can you tell me where the swiss cheese crackers in the dip photo are from? Thanks.
Megan Clark
So happy to find your blog! Thanks again for linking to our free shopping list printable. Muah!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
My kind of dip! Jason and I have been on a dip kick ever since football season started, although I don’t even watch the games. And the SNL skit – hilarious! I was dying when I was watching it – love Kerry Washington!
Lauren
Can’t. Handle. This. Drooling over here.
JulieO
I make a list and it makes to the store in my pocket….but then I don’t take it out of my pocket for some dam* reason…and then I forget something.
Molly (Yes to Yolks)
That dip of yours sounds pretty darn tasty! Definitely going to try that out. That mac and cheese also looks ridiculous. Pinning it! Thanks for sharing :)
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
Your grocery shopping experience sounds so much like mine. Except I always end up leaving something in the bottom of the cart. So having a list like that would be so helpful! And then, coming home to hot shrimp dip would be like a prize!
Elegant Themes
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an really long comment but
after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up.
Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again.
Anyway, just wanted to say wonderful blog!
Rachael (Fuji Mama)
Ok, see here’s the thing: I make lists, and I even usually remember to take them with me to the grocery store. But still end up going back three million times because somehow I forgot something on the list (even though I cross things out as I put them in my cart), or I get home and think of something that never made it on to the list, or… I’m a special kind of special, let me tell you.
Carol
Every time in tried to go to the shrimp dip recipe I linked to the smoked salmon dip recipe . I tried it on my iPhone and my MACBook ! Is there some way I could obtain this recipe ?
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg
Yum! that dip looks delicious!
Michelle
I want to eat that dip now. I don’t care if it’s breakfast time! It looks amazing! A must pin!
Jen @ Savory Simple
Thanks for sharing my english muffins, Heidi! You’re the best!
Abby@TheFrostedVegan
I completely feel you on the back and forth grocery store situation, I’m always “who needs a list?” and then like “Um yes I need a list”! Happy Friday!
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste
This hot and creamy dip looks spectacular! So perfect for Football Sunday :)
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
That dip looks amazing. Perfect for the upcoming holiday table!
Kristi
I know I will definitely be on the lookout for the chocolate covered chips, but I don’t think I will be getting mad if a store doesn’t have them. I have a local candy store that carries chocolate covered potato chips and they are dangerous.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet
As always, so many goodies in your Friday Faves, Heidi!
This dip looks fabulous! It’s going to happen soon!
I thought the SNL song was actually pretty funny (I am not usually impressed with their stuff).
Your shopping trip sounds familiar. Add three little kids and that’s why I am terrified of going shopping without a list these days. :)
Belinda @themoonblushbaker
chocolate and caramel chips??? what is the world coming to?
Anyway devilish links too, I am so in to that cheese cake
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
Geez, you just described my grocery store life. It drives my wife up the wall who thinks I should just hit Costco for a month’s worth of groceries. No siree Bob I reply (politely) Thanks for the Mac feature!!
Bev @ Bev Cooks
Good. Heavens. I want that dip.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
So much good stuff! But especially a HOT shrimp dip and those potato chips, oh my. And I love that grocery list, very similar to one that I use, designed specially for my grocery store’s layout. I’m a dork like that. ;)
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme)
Great list as always! Brian’s potage is AMAZING. Love it. So, so gorgeous. I could eat that along with a couple of homemade english muffins (and mac and cheese!) any day.
Too funny about the can of dulce de leche. Don’t even know how many times something similar has happened to me. Ugh, it’s the worst.