Super Bowl Party Tips for the Serious Football Fan

If you’re throwing a Super Bowl party for the first time, and you want there to be a second time, make sure to follow these basic rules:

1. It’s about the party now; the game is secondary and will take care of itself.
2. Don’t use the good china, but make sure you have enough proper plates, bowls, trays and glasses for everyone.
3. Chips and soda from the 7-11 won’t cut it. Grab some recipes off the Web and make the food yourself. If you’re not confident in the kitchen, splurge on catering.
4. Ask all your guests well in advance about food allergies and preferences. Plan on making too much food rather than not enough.
5. Your home reflects on you as a person. Make it spotless, at least for this one day. Take a few extra discreet trips to the bathroom during the event to clean up.