game day mexican layer dip

College football season has officially begun! For those of you who don't know, 

I cheer for the Michigan State Spartans. I graduated from MSU a few years ago. 

I met my Husband there. My Grandfather both attended graduate school and taught there. 

And many many of my Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins from both sides of my family 

attended as well. [including my brother who is a sophomore there this year- Hi Eric!]

One game day tradition I have when hosting a tailgate is to make mexican layer dip.

And I've discovered a fun way to make it even more football appropriate.

By turning it into a football field!

the french press review

 I've had my french press for a little over a week and I'm in love!

 Making coffee in the french press takes a little longer than using a single-serve machines, 

but it's totally worth it. First, you grind the beans...

a new arrival

Last weekend, a terrible tragedy occured in my kitchen.

My coffeemaker died.

For the past few years I had been using one of those single-serve pod machines. Husband doesn't drink coffee (I still can't believe he went through grad school and now teaching without picking up the habit) but I need to have a cup or two in the morning. Hello, my name is Jamie, and I'm a caffeine addict.