Momtourage Getaway

"The Momtourage"

When my son was just a few weeks old I was lucky enough to join a playgroup with other first time moms. One of the girls dubbed the group "the momtourage" and the name stuck.  Five years and 16 children later we have moved beyond playgroup meetups to our first ever moms getaway weekend!

On Friday night seven of us left the dads in charge and hit the road for Deep Creek Lake.  We had a fabulous time eating, drinking wine, talking and napping.  We even had time to get manicures and pedicures.

Like I said there was a lot of food and wine involved.  The wines were specifically chosen for their clever names - like Little Black Dress and this appropriately named one!

Each of of us brought food to share.  Of all the apps there were two stand out group favorites - one savory, one sweet - and of course I'm going to share with you.  So here you go!

Cowboy Caviar (source Amy S.)

Ingredients:

2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 to 2 tsp hot sauce
3 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp pepper
1 or 2 firm, ripe avocado (about 10 oz.)
1 can black-eyed peas (or black beans)
1 can (11 oz.) corn kernels
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 lb. roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Salt (to taste - you don't need a lot)
1 bag tortilla chips or 2 cups finely shredded cabbage

Directions:
In a large bowl mix vinegar, hot sauce, oil, garlic, and pepper.  Peel, pit, and cut avocado into 1/2" cubes.  Add to vinegar mixture and mix gently to coat.  Drain and rinse peas and corn.  Add peas, corn, onion, cilantro, and tomatoes to avocado; mix gently to coat.  Add salt to taste.  Serve with chips as an appetizer or add cabbage (or quinoa and chicken) and mix to make a salad.

Caramel Apple Dip (source Amy from My Sun Shines Here)

Ingredients:
1 brick of cream cheese
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp of vanilla
1 package of toffee bits (like Heath bar bits sold near the chocolate chips)
6 Granny Smith apples, sliced

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and serve with apples.  Looks like chunky peanut butter but tastes like caramel. YUM!


It was a wonderful weekend away with good friends.  If you are a mom I highly recommend taking a little time for yourself (and wine & snacks)!

Thanks for visiting!