the morning after

Getting out of bed this morning was hard. I mean, a lot harder than usual. Probably because I stayed up way past my bedtime to watch Glee's super-sized, post-Super Bowl show! So many emotions - the team spirit, the girls joining the football team, the Cheerios quitting, Quinn kissing Finn! I'm SO glad there's another episode on Tuesday!


Before my Glee-induced coma, I had a fabulous Super Bowl party! If I know one thing, my grad school friends and I sure won't be lacking any food at our get-togethers - we had so much that it barely fit on my table!! I wish I had a picture of the whole spread, but instead I just have my contributions.


I made baked brie, queso, and tomatillo salsa (recipe to follow). The brie was delicious, as always. I love baked brie! Add some cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans on top, wrap it in puff pastry and call it heaven! It was a big hit, if I do say so myself.

As for the salsa recipe, I have to thank my dear friend Bridgette. She brought this yummy treat over to a Christmas party I threw, and I have been dying for the chance to make it ever since! You can get the recipe from her blog, The Delectable Adventure, and follow her and her sweet hubby as they cook dishes from around the world. But for sake of convenience, I'll post it here as well:

Tomatillo Salsa 
12 medium tomatillos, husked and finely chopped
6 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
6 tablespoons minced cilantro
2 teaspoon hot sauce
Salt 

This salsa was a huge hit with so many people asking for the recipe! Wish I could claim it as my own, but credit where credit is due :)

Overall, the party was a blast! So much good food with great friends and lots of laughs along the way. Can't wait for my next hostess-ing gig!