Tagged ‘fan fare’

  • A Healthy Superbowl Sunday?

    I don’t always watch the Superbowl, but when I do it’s only because the Patriots are playing! On Sunday I’ll make the hour-long trek out of the city to my south shore Massachusetts hometown to watch the game with my…

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  • Kickoff Season

    Ah, fall is finally approaching.  Crunchy leaves, pumpkin carving, apple cider doughnuts, and good old-fashioned football.

    What?! Girls can like football too, you know.

    ’Tis definitely getting to be that time of year, with NFL’s preseason already underway, college football starting up at the…

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  • American Punch

    Game day, folks. What have you got to drink? We all know that beer satisfies the masses on Super Bowl Sunday: it is, after all, the third most popular beverage in the world.

    Yesterday, our cooking-for-the-Super-Bowl post linked to recipes for a…

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  • Grilled Spring Onion Blossoms

    As readers of this blog know, we at HCP Dishes are super-excited about grilling season. We’ve been waiting all winter to pull the grill out, especially because many of our favorite vegetables are ideally suited for the grill. Some people <a href=”http://www.fakefoodfree.com/2010/03/dreaming-of-grilled-vegetables.html”>dream about grilled veggies</a> when they can’t get them fresh… we know how that feels! In Boston, the winters can get so brutal, we can hardly imagine standing outside for a minute more then necessary. But now we’re thawed out, and ready for the Spring bounty.

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  • Big Feed Jambalaya for Super Bowl Sunday

    Here’s a jamabalaya recipe for all those New Orleans Saints fans who will get together today to cheer on their team at the Super Bowl. Actually, it’s delicious even if you’re rooting for Indianapolis!

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  • Gameday Tips for Your March Madness Party

    What’s your game plan for March Madness? Spanning 3 weeks and 63 games, this annual tradition in college basketball is likely the longest sporting event of the year. This extended competition gives fans the opportunity to host multiple weekend (and even weekday) parties over the course of the month. For the party-hungry host looking to have it all, including a great time, the key is to keep things simple.

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  • Slam-Dunk Sausage Balls

    These are the sausage balls that started it all. Express your opinion by flinging one of these at the TV set, if you’re willing to sacrifice a snack this easy and good. I keep a steady supply in the freezer throughout basketball season, ready to feed crowds large or small.

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