A Week Ago We Hosted Super Bowl

A week ago we had our traditional Super Bowl party. Just a few close friends this year, and of course lots of junky yummy food. I'm obviously not a football fan, but I like any excuse to eat and socialize... This year's game did not raise any big emotions in anyone, but my 4-year old was a little disappointed because the Seahawks didn't win. Not sure why she likes Seahawks, but it's her favorite team. And, after the deflate-gate, I guess the Patriots felt they had something to prove, so Brady brought it home. My favorite part was the half time show, as usually, and I liked Katy Perry, or Cati Purry, as she was spoofed in the Puppy Bowl.

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The cutest cookie monster cup cakes ever. 

Dips, salsa, hummus... 

Our version of bruschetta with chickpeas 

The Super Bowl cake was a hit with the smaller crowd. 

Entertaining

We are the kind of people who are always entertaining for one reason or another. Must be because we like to party ;-)  Most of the time we keep the number of guests to a number that is still doable to cook for at home. My husband is a good cook, and I have a couple of specialities that I like to make too. 

You always need a nice bunch of flowers at a party. I never buy expensive bouquets, instead I just grab something cheap at the supermarket, and then cut branches and stuff from the back yard and make my own arrangement. This time I outsourced the arrangement making to my au pair who did a super job!

One of my specialities is pumpkin soup. Easy as pie, when you make it in the Vitamix hot soup setting... I got the idea of carving a pumpkin and serving the soup in the pumpkin bowl from the Pioneer Woman blog.

 Looks like I spent $50 for these flowers, when in fact it was just $6.99!

There can be a party without cheese, but what's the point?

At ease boys, you will be filled up soon!

Yummy pumpkin soup... I'm making this for Thanksgiving too. Just not sure of the pumpkin bowl. Maybe my soup tureen will have to do.