by Gina Ardito | Nov 16, 2014 | Dips, football, NaBloWriMo, Recipes
My family loves football season (whether they follow the sport or not). Why? ‘Cuz it means Mama’s gonna be busy in the kitchen. Two of the gang’s favorite snack recipes are my buffalo chicken dip and homemade onion dip (what my kids refer to as...
by Gina Ardito | Feb 3, 2012 | football, Friday Five, Recipes, Super Bowl Sunday
This is one of my most requested snacks and for Super Bowl Sunday, you might want to add it to your menu. The best thing about it (besides the taste)? How easy it is to make. Look!1. Soften an 8 oz. brick of cream cheese and beat in a large mixing bowl.2. Add 1/2 (16...
by Gina Ardito | Feb 4, 2011 | football, Friday Five, Super Bowl Sunday
If you’re anywhere in the US, you know this weekend is the Super Bowl, a time where football fans and non-fans alike gather to watch the game, marvel at the commercials and host huge parties. Now, I don’t mind football, but I admit to being...
by scottd | Sep 13, 2009 | anniversary, Family, football
I know; it’s hard to imagine a girly-girl like me enjoying the bone-crunching, down-in-the-dirt sport of football. And several years ago, you’d have been right. But when my son wanted to play for a local PAL team, I was the one who took him to registration...
by scottd | Oct 15, 2008 | Family, football, Why Men Need Mommies
I sense another of those recurring themes here on Flights of Fancy. This one dealing with the dh and some of the reasons (to paraphrase My Big Fat Greek Wedding) “It’s lucky for him he has me to tie his shoes!”Today’s example actually happened...
by scottd | Sep 24, 2008 | Family, football, Friends, Fun stuff, The Four Seasons
On my way home from work today, I stopped at the supermarket to pick up a few things for dinner. When I walked through the automatic doors, the scents of spice, pumpkin, and apples perked me right up. Each season has its benefits, I know. But autumn, with the tangy...