I have a new hero-her name is Temple Grandin.  Some of you may have heard of her, some of you may not.  She is the most accomplished and well-known adult with high functioning autism in the world.  She not only graduated from college, but she also has a Master of Science in Animal Science, and a PhD in Animal Science.  She is currently a professor at Colorado State University.  My husband and I recently watched the movie "Temple Grandin" (starring Claire Danes, she won an Emmy for this role) and it is truly inspiring.  It was fascinating to see life through Temple Grandin's eyes-it gives great insight into the mind of someone who has autism.  This film does a great job of showing not only the struggles of having autism, but the gifts as well.  It also shows how important it is to be surrounded by caring people who know how to strenghten your talents.  I think it's a great film and anyone who knows anyone with Autism (I bet you know someone) should watch it!  Go check out her website as well, http://www.templegrandin.com/.  It's very interesting and has tons of good information.  I am fascinated with this woman and want to learn more about her and her life (and her Mom, what an incredible woman in her own right)!  Anyway, go check out the movie, you won't regret it!
 

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I have never been a huge fan of spicy foods, but as I get older I like more spicy foods.  My husband, Wes, on the other hand is a Spicy food connoisseur.   .  We were just talking the other day about the fact that the only necessary sauce to have on hand at my house growing up was ketchup, but in our house now there are 3 required sauces to always have on hand: Ketchup, Salsa and TABASCO® Original Red.  And trust me, with the upcoming Super Bowl, we will have to stock up on the TABASCO® Original Red!!

Honestly, Wes puts Tabasco on EVERYTHING! And I mean everything. When I set the table for dinner the  TABASCO® Original Red comes onto the table as regularly as the table settings. He eats it on the expected item: tacos, enchiladas, black beans and rice, and Spanish rice of course! But he also eats it on things like eggs, pizza, pasta, and really anything bland or that he feels could use some good flavor. 
Speaking of flavor, I should mention that I actually like TABASCO® Original Red because it is SO much more than hot!! It is not just spicy for the sake of being spicy, it has a great flavor that really enhances the foods! I have really learned to cook with it (and add it to things) through my 10 years of marriage.  I saw a "How it's made" type show about  TABASCO® Original Red and did you know it is made of a simple combo of salt, red pepper and vinegar that they age over 3 years and has been around since 1868?! No wonder it is so good-they have perfected it!

Now, as we prepare for our Super Bowl food, I really will go stock up on the TABASCO® Original Red because Wes makes his famous chicken wings each year and they require a lot of this tasty sauce.  I honestly do not know the whole recipe, but I know Wes prepares a sauce made of a particular BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, and lots of TABASCO® Original Red.  Then the wings are fried and sauced and served with bleu cheese and ranch dressings!  LOVE it!

If you are looking for some inspiration for your Super Bowl food, check out the Game-Day Party Menu on Tabasco website.  And if I have not yet mentioned it, TABASCO® Original Red is a favorite to add to pizza around here, so while you are over at the website also check out their Pizza Perfected page!

I would LOVE to about what you will serve at your Super Bowl Parties and how you will use TABASCO® Original Red!! Your ideas always inspire me!!