Outside, outdoors magazine, has released a list of its top 18 cities that it says are “fit, fun and packed with adventure.”  In the midwest, that is Iowa City and Madison.  Way to go!

Artichoke Dip

1   14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped

1 Cup Grated Parmesan(or Asiago)

1 Cup Mayonaise

4 oz(1 cup) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Dash Garlic Salt

2 Tblsp Chopped Green Onion

Combine all ingredients.  Bake in 1 1/2 quart casserole or quiche dish.

Serve with crackers or chips.

Congratulations are extended to these past clients.  The Sheffields have a bouncing boy named Caleb added to their family.  Up in Sauk City the Kolniks added Isabell to their family of two boys.  It is great to know that their homes are ready for their growing families!

Here’s an easy  salad that you can make quickly for those Labor Day festivities.  This comes from Barb Davis, Menomonie serves this at family get-togethers.

1 Head Cauliflower

1 Bunch Broccoli

10 ounces frozen Peas

1 Cup Mayonaise

1 Cup Sour Cream

Onions, raisins, and/or nuts to taste

Dash of Garlic and Dill Weed

Broccoli and cauliflower should be diced into small bits.  Add peas.  Stir mayo and sour cream together and into the salad.  If you want to save the salad for a second day, only add nuts to the portion you are using up( they tend to get soft over a period of time).