Stop Blogging and Cook

Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer.
Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but
the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza. ~Dave Barry (1947- )

PART OF SUPER BOWL XLIV MEN

TODAY’S PREPARATION

It’s February!  A busy month with only twenty-eight days.  Beginning with Ground Hog Day (tomorrow), then next week is Valentine’s Day (for which you’re all set to go, right?) followed by President’s Day, Fat Tuesday, the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday, and Purim at the end.  And that’s not all.

Next weekend is Super Bowl Sunday, and this week will be devoted to preparing  finger foods for the football festivities. Having a party and don’t know what to serve?  Stop Blogging And Cook will help.  We already have presented the beginnings of a Super Bowl Menu in previous January posts, so check out the menu and begin to decide what you’d like to serve.  The ribs and wings will be marinated, so plan on beginning those preparations at least by Wednesday or Thursday to let the flavors penetrate deeply.  Done with just a few ingredients each, you’ll be amazed at how quick and easy they are.  The longest stretch is the marinating

While sports fans are slugging back beers, you could mull up some cider for the significant others and provide some winter warmth as the spicy fragrance wafts through the place.  I also have a refreshing spark for sparkling water, Sparkling Minty H2O, to offset the spiciness of the salsa if you like the Yowza! level of heat.  With so little alcohol content it’s really just flavored water, but it’s a cool take on an otherwise ordinary seltzer.