Nothing signals the arrival of spring like a festive St. Patrick’s Day-themed party. It’s a tradition that dates back centuries and is celebrated by many around the world. Parades and pub crawls are one thing, but throwing your own St. Patrick’s Day party can be just as rewarding.
It doesn’t take the luck of the Irish to plan a festive St. Patrick’s Day party. All you need are St. Patrick’s Day themed decorations and a St. Patrick’s Day menu. Don’t forget to incorporate traditional St. Patrick’s Day icons like the four-leafed clover, leprechauns, and pots with gold wrapped candy. St. Patrick’s Day party planning doesn’t have to stressful. The spirit of the holiday is to enjoy classic Irish traditions, feast on Irish grub, and drink lots of Irish beer. You can enjoy all of these things as you host a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day celebration for your friends and family.
Super Bowl weekend is here, and you know what that means — time for a Super Bowl party! Almost everybody’s going to watch the Big Game, from rabid sports fans to people who only want to see the commercials and halftime show. The Super Bowl is as much a sporting event as an opportunity for all of America to share an experience together.
The Super Bowl provides the perfect opportunity to get your family and friends together for a party at home, where you can watch the game on your big screen TV, nibble on snacks and enjoy a range of drinks. Super Bowl wouldn’t be a Super Event without having an awesome party. If your guests aren’t keen on football or sports to help get them into the spirit of the Super Bowl, having a party is a great excuse just to get together and have fun. Here are a few suggested ways to throw your Super Bowl party at home
Popcorn is one of Americans’ favorite snack foods, so it’s no wonder those kernels have their own holiday. Today, January 19th, marks National Popcorn Day, and what better way to celebrate it than to indulge in the irresistible treat.
Light, fluffy, and jam-packed with flavor, popcorn has been a popular snack-time favorite for centuries. Although commonly associated with movie theaters and sports stadiums, more than 70 percent of popcorn is consumed in the home, and the United States leads the world in annual popcorn production and consumption. Only one type of corn—popcorn—has that distinctive ability to pop, and the popping occurs when the kernel is heated to a temperature of nearly 350 degrees. The high temperature affects the starch and moisture inside the kernel, increasing the internal pressure until the hull of the kernel bursts open and voila! Popcorn!
