Gloria's Shrimp and Avocado Dip, Grumpy's and Lululemon

Day 2 of our Idaho adventure started with us downtown for some famous designer shopping and even more famous burgers.

Unfortunately, my girls have discovered Lululemon yoga and workout clothing line.  Very upscale and I will also admit, very cute.  What makes it worse is that the clothes are really adorable on the girls, which they also have realized...well, don't you know they had a Lululemon boutique in Ketchum...who knew?

So, as I typically do...I caved.  I agreed to buy them one shirt and headband each and then they were on their own with the allowance funds they had.

"Grumpy's" weclcoming sign.

Next, it was on for some lunch at Grumpy's in Ketchum.  Famous for for their burgers, beer and everything else on their menu, it definitely hit the spot after our shopping trip.

JoJo, Gloria and Pam

As I have previously mentioned, JoAnne and Dick have a remarkable group of friends that they not only see during the winter months, but they all also have summer homes in Ketchum.  JoJo's girlfriends are all wonderful ladies and incredible cooks, which I have been fortunate enough to have some of their recipes.

Wonderful flat iron creekside dinner.

For dinner that night, we did potluck with a group of their friends and grilling by the creek.  The night was perfect and we even had a visit from a deer.  We grilled up some flat iron steak and bbq baked beans.

Sun setting on the creek.

One of the appetizers we had by the creek was Gloria's Shrimp and Avocado Dip that JoAnne made for everyone.  Oh my gosh was it delicious.  I'm sure I embarrassed myself, as I could not stay away from the bowl.

It was so good, when we returned back home, I couldn't wait to make up another batch of it for our evening debriefing last weekend.  I hope you enjoy it as much as we all did - Cheers!

Gloria's Shrimp and Avocado Dip
Courtesy of Gloria

(Serves 24 or as salad for 8)

*** I cut the recipe in half for our little family group and it was plenty.

(This is the full recipe/portions below)

2 pounds bay shrimp
2 avocados cut in chunks
1 medium onion chopped

Marinade:

1 C vegetable or olive oil
1 C white wine vinegar
1/2 c Lemon juice
1 T Salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Mix & marinate  for two hours or more.

Serve with toasts:
Sliced baguette with Olive oil and garlic powder; toast

*** We used ours as a dip for cantina tortilla chips (like a ceviche)