Bandwagons

This week we had a little soiree to ring in the last season of LOST. I hate that I watch this show. You see for some reason I don't like reading books or watching shows that it seems everyone is watching. I don't know what this is about. It's not a serious disorder, I'll live, but I'm sure it's annoying to those around me. I know these muses are probably great, or why would all these people be reading or watching them? I just don't like it. For instance the Harry Potters seem like wonderfully written, exciting books, but I just couldn't bring myself to pick one up. Maybe in a few years.

I worked with a girl who was like this with music. She liked the most underground undiscovered bands. Her condition seemed worse though because if she came across another individual who happened to have heard of that gem of a band or singer, that poor album was tossed under the bus, undeserving of her love.

So why was I watching and celebrating such a popular show? Because of my husband. He decided to check out the show on Netflix one day. Just to see what the hub bub was about. I was determined to not get sucked in and was reading one of my books (sure to not be found on Oprah's list). I couldn't not watch it. It's a plane wreck, try and not watch that. Then the next episode was coming on and I wasn't going to let it suck me in. Well, 4 DVD's later I was all caught up and waiting like the rest of the world for answers to my many questions.



I can find any excuse to turn an event all about the food, so why not Lost? I so wanted to share my wings I made with you, but they are in need of tweaking. I'll wait until they are just perfect. So with only one day left until the big game I'm going to round up some extremely quick last minutes bites for game day.

I was waiting for the perfect moment to try this fondue dip of sorts. I found it in the Rachel Ray magazine. Peanut-Butterscotch Fondue. Now I know it doesn't scream "man food" or even football, but with a pile of bacon on the side to dip in no one will question why it's on the table. This stuff is good. I did only make half the recipe and that was plenty. It makes a lot. I still have some that I'm going to put on top of cupcakes. Do not miss the bacon! Apples are good in it, but bacon is better.



Don't forget about Pioneer Woman's jalapeno bites. These are quick, minimal ingredients and everyone loves them.



Speaking of the Pioneer Woman, I tried her Restaurant Style Salsa the other day. I will never buy jarred salsa again. I may take this salsa with me to restaurants from now on too. Very easy and very tasty.

If you are looking for some Cajun treats you can never go wrong with First Make a Roux. She knows her stuff! Check out her Superbowl menu!

How about cilantro bacon deviled eggs, Tamari almonds, for the fancy guests - figgy blue cheese puffs, or the one that's always a winner - hummus.

What's on your Superbowl plate? Or are you ditching the game for a movie and some other tasty treats?


p.s. If you are looking for a bandwagon to hop on I have 2 good ones to catch. This book is worth all of the hype. I checked it out from the library and have made 3 regular recipes and 2 gluten free. So far I am hooked. I haven't bought a loaf of bread in weeks. I'm rushing out to buy the book before I turn this one in. Also Kale Chips are for sure worth all that has been said of them. I first saw them on The Kitchn and since have seen them on the likes of Steamy Kitchen and other places. These are so good for snacking and the other night I tried them on lentil stew - better than a crouton!