The middle of January is upon us. As we plod our way through what’s left of winter, we have memories of the holidays and the first, quiet thoughts of an approaching spring to keep our spirits warm. Unfortunately, fuzzy thoughts won’t melt the ice and shovel the snow that cakes so much of the country. That’s why we have football.
It’s officially okay to start making plans for the Super Bowl. At Hayneedle, we know football’s not for everyone. But we also know the Super Bowl is about a lot more than football. It’s about getting together with friends and family, indulging in a gigantic spread of food, and showing off your place as you throw first great party of 2010. Of course the Super Bowl’s also about the seventy-billion-dollar commercials, the quasi-legal gambling, and perhaps the year’s only appropriate Monday hangover, but we’ll focus on the part we do best: entertaining.
Let’s start with some food tips. Experiment with pizza crust recipes and toppings (prosciutto and arugula, chicken and mushrooms with truffle oil) at home; this way you won’t be at the mercy of unreliable Super Sunday pizza deliveries. Make a giant sandwich (try a Cuban or a Monte Cristo) using baguettes, and cut it into small portions. If you can locate your grill beneath the frozen layers of winter, check out our list of 7 Grill Masterpieces and Beers That Go with Them. If you can’t find your grill,maybe it’s time for a new one.
With all this food, you’re gonna need a way to dish it in style. Hayneedle’s got you covered with serving trays and carts, kitchen islands, and banquet tables. For extra seating, we’ve got everything from bar stools to bean bags, including leather sofas. For the main event, showcase your screen with one of our entertainment centers or TV stands. You’ll even find loads of options for halftime and post-game entertainment for the kids (or for those who adults who still act the part) with foosball tables, dartboards, table tennis, game tables for poker, and more.
Heck, with such an endless variety of at-home entertainment options, who needs a football game in the background?
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