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Super Snackin’

February 7, 2025/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

Like most of you, I’m planning on watching “the game” on Sunday – (when writing this, the final two have not been determined) one thing I know for sure is it’s not my Brownies!! Being a foodie, and a snack lover, I pretty much try everything that’s put out, especially the dips. There’s something special about chips and dip – the savory dips, the salty chips, or the fact that I can graze throughout the game without Jackie really noticing. Some of my snack favorites are those little wieners in a bun, (brown mustard a must) meatballs in BBQ sauce, spicy chicken wings, classic potato chips and my favorite French Onion Dip – Dairymen’s and so much more. While I do toss in a few veggies, it’s the chips and dips that get my favor. Below I listed three yummy classic dips ( and one bonus dip) for you to whip up, and recommend a medley of corn chips, multigrain scoopers, and Triscuits (those lime chips rock as well). Also, here’s a little trivia on the snacking consumption side of the game (the number of buffalo wings is staggering). Enjoy the snacks and the game.

Punxsutawney Phil

January 31, 2025/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

This weekend we again get to be a part of a fun and very important tradition – Groundhog Day. This blend of history, folklore, and modern culture makes Groundhog Day a unique and enduring American tradition. Without the groundhog, February 2 would be just another day on the calendar. But the great Punxsutawney Phil is also our harbinger of warmer weather to come. Will he see his shadow or won’t he? Why do we care so much? Groundhog Day combines humor, tradition, and community engagement and serves as a great way to break the monotony of winter and bring people together. Here in Cleveland, any opportunity to get the clubs out faster is always appreciated. Besides predicting the weather, here are some other quirky facts surrounding this kooky holiday that you need to know. Special thanks to Google, goodhousekeeping.com and YouTube for the info, and let’s all hope we see spring come a bit earlier this year.

Getting Nutty Today

January 24, 2025/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

We all do it. Every once in a while, we get a craving for peanut butter. On toast or in a sandwich, there’s something in our brains that says – yep, now’s a good time for a PB & J. I was poking around the internet, and found out today is National Peanut Butter Day, recognizing the American staple we all have in our pantries. Variations are very personal – spread it with grape or strawberry jam. On white bread with bananas. In cookies of course. How about in a morning smoothie? Or just on a spoon. To celebrate today, I brought my lunch to the office and enjoyed a toasted crunchy peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich (with chips of course). Here’s to the inventors, farmers and processors (lots of fun heat treating going on in the process – read below and be sure to watch the video – I LOVE harvesting machines!). If you have an awesome family recipe with peanut butter, please send it my way to share: skowalski@khtheat.com). Enjoy!