Fun and Games: Throwing Your Own Superbowl Party

Essentials for watching the game and cheering your team!

Superbowl Parties can be a great way to kick back with friends in a super-relaxed way. So prepare to host this year's Superbowl Game in comfy cozy style.

Zooop It Up in this cool Adult American Flag Onsie 80% soft cotton terry with two zippered side pockets and two hand pockets up front. So cozy and perfect for watching the game and cheering your favorite team. Unisex means you can get one for your guy too. Check them out at ZooopItUp.com

Zooop It Up on game day in these cozy adult designer onesies.

Game Time Snackage
Try going light and organic with some delicious, ultra fresh popped corn from G. H. Cretors. Since 1885 this family has been making their famous popcorn in small batches. A 3 3/4 cup serving is only 150 calories. Lightly sea salted, this is gourmet popcorn to cheer about. Make it more festive by serving them in these nostalgic movie theater popcorn boxes. Visit GHCretors.com online for all the popped corn flavors and store locations.

G. H. Cretors Organic Popped Corn

Burgers Done Light

I like to use my Panini Grill press to make toasty sandwiches and grill turkey burgers. You can make lower fat Cluck n Moo Burgers which have about 50% less fat than whole beef patties. You really can't tell the difference. They are delicious. With my Panini Grill, I can make them to order for my guests, up to four at a time. Below are Cluck n' Moo Burgers with Kale! You can make your own too using 1/2 ground turkey or ground chicken and 1/2 ground beef.

Cluck n Moo Burgers with Kale

Red's All Natural Burritos

These natural burritos are perhaps the closest to my own homemade versions. My favorite? The Chicken of course! Other varieties include steak, beans, beef and cheese all of which are super delicious. Find Red's at the frozen food section at Wegman's or visit online at RedsAllNatural.com

Red's All Natural Burritos

Hot Wings with Sriracha Chili Ketchup

Hot Wings are pretty much a staple of all tailgate and game time celebrations. If you are making your own from scratch, try using Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Ketchup. It has a delicious kick without being burning hot. It can also be used on burgers, hot dogs and more for a little extra zing. See all the great Lee Kum Kee sauces and condiments at LKK.com

Lee Kum Kee - Hong Kong Sriracha Chili Ketchup makes hot wings sing!

Deli Sandwiches

These are easy enough to do. Get some rye and whole wheat bread and fill them with pastrami, corned beef, ham, etc. You can also order a huge sub and cut it into sections.  Set out the various kinds of mustard and mayo so your guests can help themselves. Easy!

Lattes

I like to make a pot of coffee and let guests help themselves. I like the Krups Latteccino Machine as it has a milk frother on the side and can make all kinds of brewed gourmet coffee treats.

Have Your Cake and Eat it Too

Even your gluten and dairy free friends won't feel left out with these new, delicious Whoopie Pies by the Piping Gourmets. They are called that because Amish farmers would find them in their lunch pail and yell "Whoopie!" Martha Stewart just had a recipe showing how to make heart shaped - strawberry creme filled ones for Valentine's Day. The Chocolate Cake ones are my favorites and they can be served frozen or thawed. They even look like little footballs! Yum. Check them out at ThePippingGourmets.com

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Wearin' O The Green - St. Patrick's Day Style Inspirations

After the St. Patrick's Day Parade, head over to historic Junior's Cheesecake Restaurant!

NYC If you haven't made plans for St. Patrick's Day - weekend, here are some great ideas to help celebrate in traditional fashion. 

Wearin O' The Green
First of all, wear something green like my leather and fox fur trimmed hooded coat which is perfect for the "Sprinter" weather we've been having in the NYC Metro area lately. Waterproof and lined with Thinsulate - it is one of my favorite looks for 5th Ave. Pop on a warm silk and wool scarf and you'll stand out in the crowd.

Go to or BE IN a Parade
There are loads of St. Patrick's Day parades throughout NY/NJ each weekend in March. While the best may be on 5th past St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC, you can most likely find a local celebration. You just need a few Irish friends and you can have your own festivities! Here I am marching in a local St. Patty's Day Parade with my friends/family and my ribbon as a former Mrs. New Jersey America contestant.

Marching in this year's Saint Patrick's Day parade in Monmouth Co. NJ.

Erin Go Bragh - Irish Coffee
After the Parade, you'll want to warm up a bit. Here's a great authentic recipe for Irish Coffee to enjoy with friends and family. Don't forget the whipped cream!:

Add a jigger of Jameson Irish Whiskey & brown sugar to your coffee.

My Krups Latteccino set up for Irish Coffee service.

Irish Coffee Courtesy of KRUPS
8oz freshly brewed coffee
3 oz Irish whiskey
3/4 oz Brown Sugar
Tablespoon Whipped Cream

Stir the brown sugar into the hot coffee
Pour in 3 oz of the Irish whiskey
Place a small amount of whipped cream onto the top of the sweetened coffee for final taste and show

KRUPS Latteccino

KRUPS Latteccino features a modern and dynamic design complete with both an 8-cup glass coffee carafe and 8.5 oz milk frother to easily prepare froth for up to 4 beverages at once. The two-function milk frother heats milk and froths at the same time, and the easy-to-use control panel with a coffee, milk heating and milk heating and frothing button makes the machine extremely easy to operate. A cappuccino accessory is included for each pouring along with a recipe book. ($150) 


Corned Beef on Rye
After the parade, stop in at Junior's (Cheesecake) Restaurant in Brooklyn for their world famous Corned Beef or Pastrami on Rye. Their Rubens are a NYC classic served with garlic pickles, slaw, beets, Russian dressing and their own signature mustard.

Ruben's Gone Wild: Choose corned beef or Pastrami!

So put on some greenery and a smile as St. Patrick's Day is the unofficial start of spring even if the temperatures aren't quite cooperating to make it feel that way.

Drip Coffee Brewer c/o Krups