For many people it’s a big weekend: Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, but as this is the weekend it “falls on” several people have been celebrating this weekend; and today is the Super Bowl! If you’re American, even if you’re not a huge football fan, this is a day of good eats and socializing. We chat about ways to say “I love you”, date night looks, and sometimes sports. Often, we don’t think those things overlap, but is there any combination more loving and yummy than love and food?
Food is one of the traditional ways to let someone know you care, to take care of them, to woo them. All over the internet you’ll find recipes for things like “engagement chicken”, “commitment chicken” and meals to make him your own. No matter what your love language, we all speak good food. And no matter what we think, food is a way to say I love you, to woo, to ensure commitment, to care for the people we love.
I’ve written about loving football before (here) but I know there are a ton of people who don’t. Yet, I don’t always think of the Super Bowl as a football day. Even when I’ve cared about the game, I’ve been more concerned about the food. From snacks to big meals, the Super Bowl is also a big food day.
If we have food and we have love, what more do we need? It’s a big weekend indeed.
I love love, and I love good snacks. I’ve spent the weekend celebrating love and today I’m so thrilled to add football food to the mix. Today I’m super excited to be able to spend time with people I love and eat things that are just AMAZING. I’ve been thinking and planning about what to serve all week, but if you’re still on the fix or what to serve today, or how to say I love you might I recommend the following!
Over the pandemic I’ve become a HUGE fan of a great charcuterie board, and today is a great day for one:
Pro tip: don’t be afraid to experiment! Mix cheeses and meats and all the crunchy things. Lately some of my favorite additions have been artichoke pesto and plantain chips. Read all my cheese board tips here
It’s also a great day for other great foods- like pizza and nachos. I’m a huge fan of a great nacho and pizza (well, I eat the Cauliflower kind) is one of my staples. A few years ago I detailed some of my favorite Super Bowl Foods (see here and I have to say they all look temping!
And because it is a day of love, might I also recommend some great enchiladas?
A hearty meal and a great way to say I love you! (and keep you full for 4 quarters) Get my recipe here
This year, as both a way to say I love you and to have great snacks, I’m leaning towards a HUGE charcuterie board with all my fave goat cheeses and crackers. What are you serving for the big game? How have you been expressing your love this weekend?
Wishing us all a week of good snacks and amazing food! XO RA
