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Super Bowl Snacking

 There's something about watching a sports event, like the Super Bowl or the World Series or even the Olympics, that makes me think about heading for the snack cupboard.  When I do succumb to the temptation to munch, it's usually something quick, like smoked almonds, crackers and hummus, a chili dog with everything on it, chips and dips...you get the idea.  So what whets your appetite when you're observing, either outdoors at a game, or inside on a cold February afternoon, watching the competition play out on television?  What is your go-to snack and does it vary, season by season, or by sporting event?  I'm not too anxious to tuck into a bowl of chili in the winter, but popcorn appears to be yearround in its allure.  What's your snack specialty?

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# Phillip
Saturday, February 07, 2009 11:22 PM
You've got my attention! Snacking is my forte and developing an acumen for on-demand morsel consumption is something we can all agree is worth the extra thought:) Often times when we have a snack craving we overlook pudding cups, yogurt and even chewy energy bars and reach back for a bag of edibles. Food isn't necessarily what a snack break is all about (stick with me on this!!) it's the CRUNCH that we desire! Potato chips, potato chips, potato chips. Yes, potato chips have a monopoly on this item but lets advance to something even more satisfying (and healthier). Crisp cold carrots is an easy fix. How about toasted rosemary and seasalt bread with oil and vinegar (new lowfat olive oils are becoming more and more available by the way). Quickly grilled tandoori Naan bread, chilled siced cucumbers with rice vinegar, OI! Where does it end! A great great GREAT snack/appy hybrid is bacon-wrapped scallops (8 of these equals the fat found in ONE crab cake) and is nearly carb- free. And who doesn't just love bacon?! Or another snack/salad hybrid is a simple leaf of romaine heart wth a modest drizzling of caeser and shaved parmesan. I think I may have just created my shopping list for the store tomorrow!

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