Bacon IS a trail snack.

Valentine's Day is always observed on February 14. Esther Howland of Worcester, Mass., published the first American Valentine in 1849. Hallmark first offered Valentine's Day cards in 1913 and began mass producing them in 1916. February hasn't been the same since. Mind you, the very first Valentine Day was celebrated wayyyyyy back when Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. Flash forward to the 3rd century A.D. when Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.  Later Pope Gelasius I, muddled things in the 5th century by combining St. Valentine's Day with Lupercalia to expel the pagan rituals. It always comes back to the shenanigans of us Pagans... geez louise. That all said, I personally prefer to celebrate my special someone (if and when I eventually have a special someone again that is...), all year long and ...

When I hear all the Super Bowl hub-bub around my office,  I immediately think, "I wonder what the Budweiser commercial will this year?" The lost puppy one from a couple years ago almost gutted me!  Are you having a Super Bowl party? Are you going to a Super Bowl party? Are you staying home with your three large, furry dogs and watching the Super Bowl? Well, whatever you end up doing, I've gathered up some real show stoppers for you to serve, bring, or just try out. ... I am a Seahawks fan.  There. Now it's out there. SPINACH ARTICOKE DIP Ingredients • 1 cup thawed, chopped frozen spinach • 11/2 cups thawed, chopped frozen artichoke hearts • 6 ounces cream cheese • 1/4 cup sour cream • 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Directions Boil spinach and artichokes in 1 cup of water until tender and d...