1 4 funnies March 16, 2011 + Over the Edge Culinary Arts: Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach and Artichoke dip The ultimate comfort food DARCIE SMITH ARTS EDITOR For most students, midterms are a challenging and stressful part of the semester, especially when they fall right in the middle of a horribly cold February. Most of the winter months are probably spent not sleeping, even though at times it seems like the only thing your body Directions: wants to do. This is where comfort food comes in, and one food item that gives the best Preheat oven to 350 degrees. hug back is a vibrant and hearty dip. Not only can you exercise a different (and more fun) Grease a baking dish with cooking spray part of your brain by preparing the dip, you can also take a break from reading about old Ina large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, shallots and garlic. men crying in the woods with their beautiful poetry. Stir in artichoke hearts, spinach, tomatoes & cheese. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese that sticks out the top of the mixture Try out this recipe; this dip has been a hit at every potluck it has attended. begins to brown slightly. Serve with the weapon of your choice (vegetables, chips, bread).* Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese *My preferred way to consume the dip is with a sourdough bread bowl. Cut a circle around ’% cup mayonnaise the top of the loaf, and empty out the bread inside, breaking it apart into tiny bite-sized bits. 2 shallots, finely chopped Once the dip has cooked, scoop it in the hollowed loaf and use the bread bits for dipping. Once you run out of tiny bread bits, you can start to rip apart the bread bowl itself. ; ; The amount of cream cheese in this dip probably pushes it right over the edge into 1 (6 % ounce) jar artichoke hearts, roughly chopped something that it not very healthy for you, but you won't be sorry once you try it. Summer is 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained for losing weight, not winter. Happy feasting. % Cup grated asiago cheese 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped _ Application Deadline: May 1 U ge xz, * Master of Science in Management "AS a graduate student, the U of L offered me contacts and experiences | would not have received at a larger institution. The one-on-one interaction with professors, small class sizes and constant exchange with faculty are gréat advantaqesie Self Storage “Your Space Place” Hlona Bertht: * MSc (Mat) student Now you need to store your possessions for the summer. STUDENT SPECIAL Are you looking for something a little different than a traditional MBA? I 3% OFF March to September The University of Lethbridge offers an exciting proven alternative to the aditional MBA ience i : For as many months as you prepay. traditional MBA. The Master of Science in Management program offers 3x10 or smaller—must present Student [D © Exceent funding opportunities © Personal workspace ® Small class $1285 © Aigorous research training e Excelent preparation for aaPhO 6 © Supportive comfort expenenc enue , 955 Ist AV n u Leam im the U of L's state-of-the-art facility —Markin Hall opened in #0 1¢ Stimulate your intellectual curiosity and launch a career in business or academia cat 290-563-9669 For details or to make Contact us for more information Clean; Controlled Access; a reservation about funding opportunities, All Sizes; Boxes & Movin li, <3 essen on : g www. budgetstorage.ca mac. MaglagementeDuleth ca arid Supplies Available wey Ulethioidgeta/qreduatestudies Faculty of Management oe To apply, visit: www.ulethbridge.ca/graduatestudies Write for us! Send your articles to over-the-edge@unbc.ca