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Instead of the traditional food you might have for your football party this Sunday why not try something new. Hormel Foods has created regionally inspired recipes in honor of New England, Atlanta and host city Houston. These snacks are perfect for any football fan planning a party for the big game.

For Patriots fans, Hormel Foods created a Fluffernutter Cupcake Recipe. To honor Fluffernutter as the official sandwich of Massachusetts, Hormel Food developed this unique recipe as the perfect dessert for New Englanders planning their game day spread.

For Falcons fans, Hormel Foods created a Shirmp and Pimento Cheese Grits Bites Recipe. Uniting football fans across the South in support of the Falcons, Hormel Foods incorporated the “Caviar of the South” into this grits recipe.

To honor Houston, the host city, Hormel Foods created a recipe for King Ranch Chicken Dip.

Hormel Foods also created a unique video, titled “Game Day 2 Minute Drill,” providing instructions for five additional football inspired snack that are essential for Sunday’s game.

Here are some cool Hormel 2016 NFL Playoff Stats

-Approximately 26 Million rib bones were sold during the 2016 playoffs

-Over 14 Million pounds of Hormel Chili was shipped during the 2016 playoffs

-The week leading up to the Super Bowl is the number one selling week for Chili, Tortilla Chips, Salsa and Guacamole

For those of you looking to get an early look at some of the Super Bowl ads you might want to check out the one from Mercedes-Benz. They are looking to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-AMG, the brand has integrated a classic American film, Easy Rider, into its Super Bowl LI advertisement – “Easy Driver”. The film showcases the pure love of driving and premiered in the 1960s – the same decade that the first AMG model was launched.

Peter Fonda stars in the ad spot, channeling his 1960’s role as a freewheeling biker and cruising in a new Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster. From his long-time love affair with Mercedes-Benz and to his genuine love for the open road, Fonda was the perfect fit for the role.

Here come the Super Bowl commercials. We are just a few days away from Super Bowl Sunday. So with that let me ask the question. Is there anything the NFL’s all-time leading rusher can’t do? Ben Schwartz challenges 3-time Super Bowl champion, Emmitt Smith, with the determination to win. But when Schwartz staggers as Smith struts over the finish line of their second competition, it doesn’t look good. Who will come out on top? Find out when we go to Houston, TX for this Super Bowl LI episode of Courtyard Camera.

Courtyard Camera, an original digital series is back for another season of fun and football. Go beyond game day with actor/comedian Ben Schwartz for exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with some of the biggest names in the NFL. Courtyard Camera is produced by Courtyard by Marriott in partnership with the NFL.

I love a great origin story and it looks like the folks at Loot Crate do to. The theme for this month’s Loot Crate was Origins. There are a lot of exclusives in this crate. Some of those items are an Original “Jumpman” T-Shirt, a Captain America Golden Age Shield, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tiki Muglet, an Action Comics #1 Reprint, and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Loot Pin.

The Tiki Muglet one I got is Raphael. The designs are inspired by the original Mirage comics while adding the colors fans associate with the four turtles we all know and love. If you are looking for value in this box the EFX shield alone would sell for around $40.00. So right there the box pays for itself right there. What a great way to start off the new year with Superman, Captain America, Mario and the Turtles.

Like what you see? Get a subscription. January’s theme is BUILD! You will get items from Batman, LEGO Dimensions, and Tetris. Plus there are different themed crates as well. There is a Loot Anime, Loot Gaming, Loot Pets, Firefly, and LVLUp. They even have limited edition Star Wars and Call of Duty crates. You can pick out the best one that fits your style and your budget. Go to www.lootcrate.com for more info on each one and to start your subscription today!

People can’t wait to see the Super Bowl commercials. One staple for many years have been the ones from Anheuser-Busch. Anheuser-Busch has officially announced its return as the exclusive category advertiser for the 2017 Super Bowl, marking its 28th consecutive year in the big game. The national brewer will feature four of its brands, bringing back last year’s advertisers Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA, and Super Bowl newcomer – Busch. Below are the type of commercials we can expect in a few weeks.

•Bud LightBud Light – Bud Light, the Official Beer of the NFL, will debut a new :60 second Super Bowl spot as part of a larger campaign tied to Bud Light’s role in building friendships over beers. The Bud Light campaign, anchored by the brand’s newly announced 2017 tagline, “Famous Among Friends,” is handled by Wieden + Kennedy New York.

•Budweiser – Budweiser will draw inspiration from the story of its founder, Adolphus Busch, to celebrate the brand’s enduring ambition and hustle in pursuit of the American dream – 141 years and counting. The brand has aired 101 commercials in the Super Bowl. The Budweiser campaign is handled by Anomaly.

•Michelob ULTRA – Returning to the game for its second consecutive year, Michelob ULTRA – the fastest growing U.S. beer brand – will continue to celebrate those who live both an active and social lifestyle. The new: 30 spot will continue the brand’s “Brewed for Those Who Go the Extra Mile” campaign for a second year, hoping to inspire consumers to feel that they can work out and still go out. The Michelob ULTRA campaign is led by FCB Chicago.

•Busch – Joining the Super Bowl lineup for the first time is Busch, the leading beer franchise in the value segment. Busch will introduce itself to a new generation of beer drinkers, drawing on decades of equity as a brand that stays true to its name. The Busch campaign is led by Deutsch.