1 Rinze and I at the locked gate off of Maple Ave., which leads to the spillway of the Cross River Reservoir Dam. This reservoir is part of New York City's Croton water supply system. The city is located about 25-miles to the south.

2 The Cross River Reservoir was formed by impounding the Cross River, a tributary of the Croton River, which eventually flows into the Hudson River.

3 The period of construction of this dam was 1906 to 1908, a consequence of New York City's growing demand for water. The Cross River is one of 12 reservoirs in the City's Croton system.

4 When it was decided that a dam was to be built, the original community of Katonah was literally moved to where it stands today.

5 In a community effort, more than 50 wooden structures were hoisted upon logs and, using horse power, were rolled a mile south out of harm's way. No small feat!

6 This is a pen and ink drawing from Wikipedia about the history of Katonah.

7 Unfortunately, the downriver villages of Kirbyville and New Castle Corners, were also condemned to form other reservoirs, but those villages were never moved.

8 At full capacity, this dam holds approximately 10.3 billion gallons of water in its basin.

9 Before 9/11, this roadway on top of the dam was open for public use.

10 For security reasons, vehicles and pedestrians are no longer allowed access.

11 Looking down over the side of the dam at the spillway

12 Considered small in size, this reservoir is approximately 3.2 miles long and has a drainage basin of 30 square miles.

13 The New York City Reservoir systems are open to fishing and boating, but only row boats are allowed, under a special free permit.

14 Restrictions are firmly enforced.

15 The permit stipulates that after steam cleaning to sanitize at an appropriate Department of Environmental Protection Office, the boats must be left at the reservoir year round.

16 Steam cleaning removes organisms, including invasive zebra mussels, and other substances from boats that might otherwise contaminate the water supply.

17 You cannot remove your boat, use it on other waters, and bring it back without having it re-inspected and steam cleaned by an official.

18 After passing inspection, anglers are issued a DEP Boat Tag and have numbers placed on their boats. These numbers are used by DEP staff when inspecting boat storage areas and monitoring compliance with DEP Recreation Rules.

19 Anglers must store their boats at the designated storage areas.

20 Due to overcrowding, some of those boat storage areas may be closed to the placement of new boats.

21 The DEP is not responsible for boats left on City land and you may secure your boat to hitching posts or to living trees greater than 11" in diameter.

22 Boats are allowed on these waters from April 1st to December 1st of each year.

23 That is because this reservoir is usually frozen over all winter.

24 Last year at this time, the ice was about 12-inches thick and ice fishing was a very popular winter sport.

25 This winter has been so mild that only a skin of ice has formed from time to time.

26 In these waters you can find trout, bass, and walleye.

27 Because of all of the regulations, it's said that these reservoirs are under-fished.

28 More boats

29 And more

30 Betsy leading the way along Upper Hook Road to the other end of Cross River Reservoir

31 Another designated rowboat area

32 Nearly there

33 This is the opposite end looking in the direction of the dam.

34 Because there are so many fish here, and no ice this winter, there are quite a few fish-eating birds, including bald eagles, who are frequently spotted swooping down along the water's surface snatching up their next meal.

35 A bait and tackle shop near the reservoir

36 The promise of a good catch

1 The betting started promptly at 5:30. Guests were asked to bring single dollar bills and to sign the Super Bowl Box Pool.

2 You could also bet on all sorts of other nutty things that happen during the entire broadcast. Proposition bets, or prop bets are very specific bets, like the time it takes to sing the national anthem.

3 Don't you think that Kelly Clarkson did a super job singing backed by a children's choir? Unfortunately, I lost this bet.

4 The Patriots, of course, were ahead at half-time. I lost another dollar here!

5 I actually won a dollar here, but my friend, Lorraine Bracco lost!

6 I did fine on this one since Victor Cruz, #80, scored the first touchdown for the NY Giants.

7 Does anyone know the answer?

8 Our host, Lynn Grossman, with bet in hand

9 Here I am with Adia Benson, who works for me in the Ad Sales Department.

10 Adia Benson, Hazel Balaban, Mariah Balaban, Jennie Lahlum, Annie Lyon, and Sam Schrader

11 Alanna and Adia

12 This is Stanley Donen, the film director and choreographer whose most celebrated works are Singin' in the Rain and On the Town, both of which he co-directed with actor and dancer Gene Kelly.

13 Barry Levinson - screenwriter, film director, actor, and producer of film and television and Griffin Dunne - actor and film director

14 The Giants were behind at halftime and remained behind until the final minute!

15 Cloth bandanas were used as napkins.

16 These are the D.J.'s AndrewAndrew, a two man collective that has been dressing alike for more than ten years.

17 They even chose the same bandana napkins to wrap around their matching beverages!

18 The dessert - Of course, football cutout cookies!

19 And mini carrot cake cupcakes decorated with footballs

20 The glasses, also decorated with footballs, are vintage jelly glasses.

21 MSLO employee Elizabeth Regalia - 'Deviled eggs with chive laces attached - They were a hit!'

22 Shira Savada, Real Weddings Editor at Martha Stewart Weddings - 'I would never classify myself as a sports fan. But when invited to my friends' apartment for a Super Bowl party, I couldn't resist decorating cookies.'

23 Shira Savada - 'I did a few with the Giants' logo and then did some other designs in case there were some Pats fans in attendance. And yes, that's supposed to be a field goal cookie.'

24 Cari Wolfert, Editor, MarthaStewartWeddings.com - 'We cut into this chocolate cake that featured the Giants logo in M&Ms during the team’s final drive. I guess it brought some good luck!'

25 Lauren O'Connor - 'I made some Giants cupcakes!!! Unfortunately, a friend of mine at the age of 29, is battling breast cancer.'

26 Lauren O'Connor - In an effort to try and raise money I’ve been baking and selling cupcakes, many people placed orders for the Super Bowl. All proceeds go to my friend's fund: http://www.graybeards.com/index/DONATIONS

27 Lauren O'Connor - 'If you can spread the word I am selling $10 raffles for her benefit. We are doing our best to help her beat this.'

28 Lauren O'Connor - 'Here I am with my husband, Michael, and my daughter, Emily.'

29 Lauren O'Conner - 'My sister-in-law and my niece, Cailyn, are also big Giants fans!'

30 Lauren O'Connor - 'Another shot with Emily.'

31 Lauren O'Connor - 'My daughter, Emily, was so excited for the WIN, she slept with her jersey!'

32 Russell Brown, SVP, Consumer Products Licensing - Pizza from September Whole Living

33 Russell Brown - Baked tomatoes, squash, and potatoes, September Whole Living

34 Russell Brown - Pizza from September Whole Living

35 Russell Brown - Fresh pasta with marinated feta, MS Living January issue

36 Jeanne Meyer, SVP Communications - 'I attended and competed in my friend and fellow triathlete Dr. Jordan Metzl's 11th annual Superbowl Chili Cookoff.

37 Jeanne Meyer - 'Ring of Fire chili from friends Lindsay and Christine - This year's event was held at a sports bar and was a great way to watch. Jordan is a sports medicine doctor at NYC's Hospital for Special Surgery http://www.DrJordanMetzl.com.'

38 Jeanne Meyer - 'Fifteen Chili Chefs competed for trophies, with entries judged on taste and presentation.'

39 Jeanne Meyer - 'The winning entry were these little chili bites, which the chefs passed as people entered the party.'

40 Jeanne Meyer - 'The Chili Cookoff Bling! Competitors were encouraged to come up with creative marketing tactics, and some pulled out all the stops, with TV commercials, negative campaigns, and one even hired a mime.'

41 Jeanne Meyer - 'My short rib mole chile earned an honorable mention. Not bad for a rookie!'

42 Jeanne Meyer - 'My friends Tim Stockert and Nick Garramone earned an honorable mention for their Fit And Feisty Meat Lovers Chili. Triathletes are competitive!

43 Jeanne Meyer - 'These guys even made a commercial for their 'product' and posted it in on an iPad and on Facebook.' https://www.facebook.com'/photo.php?v=2990412872185

44 Jeanne Meyer - 'Chefs went to great lengths to lobby for votes. This entry, Chili for the 99%, had the whole family wearing sandwich boards to ask for votes. They came in 2nd place.'

45 Jeanne Meyer - 'Trophy winner (and very FAST swimmer) Kevin Schroth with host Dr. Jordan Metzl. Kevin got kudos for his Smoke Free Chili.'

46 Jeanne Meyer - 'Jordan announced the winners.'

47 Elisabeth Engelhart - 'We had an Italian Super Bowl party, complete with Giants antipasto:)'

48 Amy Kane, Traffic Coordinator - 'Go Big Blue!'

49 Marsha Hager, AVP, Production Director - 'Here are pictures from the party we went to.'

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54 Marsha Hager - 'I thought making those whoopie pies would be easier than they were to make… but it was quality time spent with my daughter. And they tasted great, even if it took two attempts to make them.'

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64 Caitlin Maloney - 'I made a Funfetti football cake for my friend's Superbowl Party. It was a total hit! I mixed sprinkles in the icing, making it extra festive. I used a football-shaped pan that I bought at the last MSLO tag sale.'

65 Tina Weber - 'Our game food - chips and dips - buffalo chicken dip with blue cheese, bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp and mac n’ cheese bites. With all of this plus buffalo wings, cheeseburgers, and beer, it’s no wonder the Giants won!'

66 Jon Costantino, Supervising Producer Radio - 'This is the 2-Alarm Chili with beef, onions and tomatoes I made for the Super Bowl Potluck I attended. Nothing like starting the day with slow cooking at 7AM!'

67 Laura Coppola, Audience Coordinator - 'Super Bowl themed treats - football brownies and NY Giants Rice Krispies treat helmets made by Jennifer Ripp'

68 Laura Coppola - 'Justin, Alex, Stephanie, and Kayla enjoying their Giants Rice Krispies jersey-shaped creations!'

69 Laura Coppola - 'I made football cupcakes topped with an Andes Mint football!'

70 Heather Kirkland, Administrative Manager Special Projects - 'Mile End's Superbowl special sandwich platter with delicious smoked meat on rye bread and salami & pickles on onion flatbread. http://www.mileendbrooklyn.com/'

71 Blake Ramsay, Associate Crafts Editor - 'Our friends, Kate and Michael, made a beautiful spread of traditional Australian football fare, including meat pies from Tuck Shop in Chelsea Market.'

72 Blake Ramsay - 'Kate also prepared another favorite - sausage rolls. Kate documents her experiences as an Australian living in New York on her blog, itstartedinny.blogspot.com.'

73 Blake Ramsay - 'And to throw a bit of Americana in the mix - hot dogs!'

74 Erica Rybinski, Facilities Administrator - 'At our Super Bowl party, there was a football cake made from individual cupcakes and topped with Giants-themed M&M’s.'

75 Erica Rybinski - 'These are my friends celebrating the Giants big win!'

76 Randi Barnett, Digital Sales Associate - 'I attended a friend’s annual Super Bowl party in Chicago complete with homemade pizza balls, sliders, two types of mac and cheese, and much more!'

77 Randi Barnett - 'This is a clever football field display made by using different dips as the end zones, beef jerky shaped into field goals, and Legos to create bleachers in the stadium.'

78 Randi Barnett - 'Another angle'

79 Randi Barnett - 'And another'

80 Kate Berry - MSLO Weddings - The weddings team were shooting a fashion shoot in New Orleans last week when we bumped into Bryan Gardner, MSLO staff photographer and digital technician. He was there for his bachelor party!

81 Kate Berry - A portrait of Bryan's friend Austin's grandmother, who he met at SCAD and now lives in New Orleans hosted the party at his lovely home in the French Quarter.

82 Kate Berry - Doesn’t Austin look so much like his grandmother?! He’s posing in front of a box that packaged the radios his family created.

83 Kate Berry - Austin and Bryan

84 Kate Berry - Prepping for the jambalaya

85 Kate Berry - Ingredients for jambalaya

86 Kate Berry - We watched Puppy bowl in between games.

87 Kate Berry - Same

88 Kate Berry - Grilling in the courtyard

89 Kate Berry - New Orleans Style super bowl meal!

1 Amy’s is located in the heart of downtown Cedarburg, a small historic town in southeastern Wisconsin.

2 There is an assortment of chocolates for sale, including truffles, almond bark, and toffee.

3 Belgian Chocolate Almond Clusters

4 Amy's Handmade Truffles

5 A variety of caramel apples are drying in the kitchen.

6 All of Amy’s caramel apples are made in an open kitchen, which allows customers to see the chocolatiers hard at work.

7 A box of jumbo granny smith apples is ready for dunking!

8 There is beautiful decor in the store.

9 The caramel is cooked slowly in large copper kettles.

10 Every batch of caramel takes approximately one hour to cook before it is the right consistency for dipping.

11 Chocolatier Amanda Greenwood dips an apple.

12 The bottom of the kettle - Each batch of caramel can cover approximately 96 apples.

13 Immediately after the apple has been dunked, chocolatier Brittany Delcid covers it in nuts while it is still tacky. Amy’s roasts all of the nuts that are used as toppings.

14 Peanut Butter Chip Caramel Apple

15 Amy’s Candy Kitchen makes over 70 different kinds of caramel apples throughout the year. My favorite is M&M!

16 Red candy apples

17 Plain caramel apples

18 During the holiday season in December, Amy’s can make up to 1,200 caramel apples in one day.

19 Red candy apples

20 The next step is to dip the apples in Belgian Chocolate. Amy’s uses dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate.

21 A tempered melter full of milk chocolate

22 This apple gets a coating of dark chocolate.

23 More toppings are added.

24 The finished product! Red Sprinkle, Oreo with Milk Chocolate, Butterfinger with Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate Dunked Apple, Groom Apple

25 A variety including Classic Peanut, Snickers with Milk Chocolate, Cha Cha Chipotle

26 This is an Almond Turtle with Dark Belgian Chocolate Caramel Apple.

27 A Pecan Turtle with Belgian Milk Chocolate Caramel Apple

28 A Dunked Belgian White Chocolate Caramel Apple

29 A Dark Belgian Chocolate with Sea Salt Caramel Apple