Today I did something I haven't done in almost three years - I watched the Superbowl.
Of course, I use the term "watched" loosely. Anyone who was there could make the argument that I just ate a lot of food and talked about how amazing Red Hot Chili Peppers were.
I would be lying if I said I was a football fan. Besides the television series, Friday Night Lights, and the drumming of a good pep band in my chest laced with the smell of popcorn and hot chocolate, I really have no attachment to this weekend ritual.
As I told my sister-in-law tonight...I'm going for the tacos.
It's one of those things that is distinctly American and you don't really realize it until you're not living in America. I remember the some of the volunteers sort of getting geared up for the game, and us trying to explain what makes it fun even if you don't follow football. I remember actually telling someone that I wanted to make some traditional Superbowl snacks for the game, but didn't know how to because their country didn't have Velveeta.
Have you been to a Superbowl party without Velveeta used in at least one dish?
Today I am thankful for the small nuances that remind me of home.
Whether it's the Superbowl, or authentic Mexican food, or a good Velveeta dish...there are things I do love about living here.
And P. S. Anthony Kiedis KILLED IT at halftime.
That is all.
Of course, I use the term "watched" loosely. Anyone who was there could make the argument that I just ate a lot of food and talked about how amazing Red Hot Chili Peppers were.
I would be lying if I said I was a football fan. Besides the television series, Friday Night Lights, and the drumming of a good pep band in my chest laced with the smell of popcorn and hot chocolate, I really have no attachment to this weekend ritual.
As I told my sister-in-law tonight...I'm going for the tacos.
It's one of those things that is distinctly American and you don't really realize it until you're not living in America. I remember the some of the volunteers sort of getting geared up for the game, and us trying to explain what makes it fun even if you don't follow football. I remember actually telling someone that I wanted to make some traditional Superbowl snacks for the game, but didn't know how to because their country didn't have Velveeta.
Have you been to a Superbowl party without Velveeta used in at least one dish?
Today I am thankful for the small nuances that remind me of home.
Whether it's the Superbowl, or authentic Mexican food, or a good Velveeta dish...there are things I do love about living here.
And P. S. Anthony Kiedis KILLED IT at halftime.
That is all.
2 comments:
But WHAT is Velveeta? :)
Tytti
@Tytti Matsinen Oh Tytti, if I sent some over to you, you'd probably never want to be my friend again. :)
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