March is here, and that means a whole lot of basketball—not to mention a little St. Patrick’s Day luck. Just wanted to check in, share some trivia, and let you know we have a bracket attached for you to join in on the fun! We even included a recipe here to help you step up your game-day snack lineup!
March Madness is wild because anything can happen—but let’s be real, teams don’t win on luck alone. They’ve got a solid game plan, and that’s what sets the champs apart.
📌 Cool tournament facts you should know:
🏀 The SEC just made history with 14 teams in the tournament—the most ever from one conference!
🏀 First-timers are making moves—schools like High Point, UC San Diego, SIU Edwardsville, and Omaha are making their big dance debuts. (UC San Diego even pulled this off in their first year of eligibility!)
🏀 The NCAA Tournament has been around since 1939, starting with just eight teams. Oregon won the first championship by beating Ohio State 46-33. Today, it has grown to 68 teams, making it one of the biggest sporting events of the year!
And hey, speaking of game plans, you can’t watch the madness on an empty stomach. So here’s a recipe to keep you fueled through the action:
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Ingredients:
• 4 large russet potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
• 2 green onions, sliced
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
How to make them:
1️⃣ Bake ‘em – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke a few holes in the potatoes, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
2️⃣ Mix it up – Let them cool, slice in half, and scoop out the insides. Mix with butter, sour cream, milk, ½ cup cheese, bacon, green onions (save some for garnish), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Bake again – Spoon the mixture back into the skins, top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and melty.
4️⃣ Enjoy – Garnish with extra bacon, green onions, or sour cream, then dig in while watching the games!
So whether you’re glued to the tournament or just here for the St. Paddy’s vibes, we hope you have a fantastic March filled with excitement and good fortune. And if you ever want to chat or need anything, just hit reply—I’d love to catch up!
Cheers to a month of madness, luck, and good eats!
