The Super Bowl is upon us and the manly men in us (yes that goes for you ladies too) are making our plans for descending upon a chow down and slam fest.Superbowl represents one of the only times of year where it is acceptable for 2 manly men to hug out of pure excitement. This year though, ditch the beer keg and the nachos and opt for some more primal fare. Excellent options are often right under your nose in some SoG past posts.

Bro… where are the snacks?

Option #1: A big bowl of nuts will hit the spot. I recommend a bowl of unshelled nuts like unshelled pistachios. Not only will this satisfy the appetite but it will keep people busy and entertained cracking shells.

Option #2: Make a big plate of veggies for dipping. Carrots, celery, broccoli, jicima and sliced cucumbers are all great options. For the dip, use some of your homemade guacamole or salsa… or both!

How to make salsa – get yourself a nice tomato or two. Then go to the pepper section of your supermarket and load up on a variety of delicious looking, different colored peppers. Toss everything in a food processor with some garlic,lime juice and other seasonings (cilantro and chili powder are both good) and pulse. Wala! Delicious salsa.

Option #3: Your buddies can’t get past the fact there are no chips for the dip or to munch on? How bout opting for the healthier (and more delicious) option and making a batch of SoG Sweet Potato chips?

Dude… Where is the brew?

No beer at this party, we are drinking wine. But dude… isn’t that kind of… unmanly? No, not at all. Pretend you are sitting in the owners box instead of the nosebleed seats and enjoy some of the finer things in life. Where would you rather be? You can even turn it into kind of a joke with your buddies as a “theme” for your party.

Um.. bro, where is the man chow?

Option #1: How about some Bacon Buffalo Meatloaf? Make a big enough one to feed everyone!

Option #2: Treat yourself and your buddies to some SoG Primal Pizza.

Option #3: Grill some big, beefy hamburgers! Set up everything just like normal only instead of buns, offer up giant pieces of romaine lettuces. Fold up your burgers in these and enjoy some of the best burgers you and your buddies have ever had.

There are a ton of other options that are out there. Try to think outside the box and get creative this year. Hey… if the Cardinals can make the Super Bowl, anything is possible right?

Next year, I will plan ahead and create some Super Bowl specific recipes for you all!