Frito Pie!!!! (Note: I will not be making these in individual bags, single tear. Image from Steamy Kitchen.
Oh man, this is laaaate. Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. I went to a friend’s birthday at a casino (great buffet, I did not gamble), and then went to an incredible comics mixer put on by Steve Lieber (Whiteout, Superior Foes of Spider-Man) last night. I’ve been a bit of a homebody since Sarah was born, so I had a fantastic time socializing with the local comic book scene.
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Geekery
My second episode guest-hosting my favorite podcast, Rachel & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, is live! Miles and I watched the failed ’89 X-Men cartoon pilot, “Pryde of the X-Men,” and then played the notorious quarter-eating X-Men game at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade–and then we talked about it. For you! I had so much fun with Miles–I feel grateful and terribly lucky that I’ve been able to take part in the show.
I’ve been enjoying the X-Files return thus far (it helps that I wasn’t a super-fan of the show, I think). Here’s a behind-the-scenes video of tonight’s episode, “Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster,” written by Darin Morgan, one of the original series’ best writers:
Super Bowl
I am not a sports fan. I started out not caring for sports: spending five years waitressing in a Massachusetts sports bar sealed the deal. But: I do love Super Bowl food and parties, so I am throwing a bit of a shindig this Sunday. Here are the essential elements of a successful Super Bowl party menu:
Chili (yes I’m linking to my own recipe)–both to eat on its own and as a component of Frito Pie.
Velveeta-Rotel dip. You don’t like Velveeta? You are a communist. Shut up and eat your Velveeta and watch Super Bowl commercials because Amurrica!
Buffalo chicken dip. My friend Melissa (she of the Special K cookies of glory) made this once and it is addictive–any way less messy than wings. I use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch, and Fritos instead of chicken-flavored crackers (whaa?).
French Silk Pie. This isn’t really Super Bowl food, but I had a slice at the casino and I really want to make my own. I have a crust in the freezer to roll out, yay!
Hope you all have a great week!
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