Cheers to You! (and a great party dip)

Hello all,

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I'm sorry I've been quiet the past few days, especially in light of the great feedback you all have been giving me!, but I was out of town, visiting my family back home and spending a few days back in the office with my colleagues. The trip was wonderful and I learned a fabulous recipe from my mom that would be great for any party. And, with all the holidays/celebration gatherings sure to take place over the next few months, I think you'll all really like it.

Bacon-Tomato Party Dip
- Equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream (bonus - you can make as much or as little as you need, based on the size of the group you want to serve!)
- Cooked, chopped bacon
- Quartered cherry tomatoes
- Dill (for flavoring)
- Crackers or veggies of your choice to serve with the dip (I'd also recommend a spoon, to eat the dip straight from the bowl. It's that good!)

Combine equal parts mayo and sour cream, mix in tomatoes and dill and let sit overnight. Stir in chopped bacon and serve with your choice of crackers and/or veggies.

Seriously, it's that easy and even more delicious. Now that I'm back home, I'm planning a few meals this week so I'll be posting more thoughts, ideas and recipes in the coming days. Enjoy!

Cheers!
Maureen