Playing The Spread

Edamame and Avocado Dip from "Better Homes and Gardens."

We are into Super Bowl week!!!  And if you read the post yesterday then you already have a beer picked out (or not, depending on whether or not taste is crucial in your selection).  Either way, you need some snacks to along with it.  So, I have assembled a list of dips for your spread. … [Read More...]

Beer Of The Week

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“Wine Of The Week” is on hiatus this week as our beloved sommelier is slammed with other things.  I considered writing it on my own, but I felt that the post would be lacking something without his credible knowledge and witty descriptions. Instead I am going to share another alcoholic beverage with you- one much… [Read More...]

Football Recap

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With College Football coming to a close, so do my football posts.  Don’t fear!  I will be back with special posts when deemed necessary (say Steelers making a playoff run!).  In the mean time, be sure to check out my weekday posts and Sundays’ Wine Of The Week. And if you feel you missed out… [Read More...]

The Taste Of Victory

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FLORIDA STATE: 31, FLORIDA: 7!!!  The Florida State Seminoles have beaten the University of Florida Gators… VICTORY IS SWEET!!!!  This success marks the first Seminoles win over the Gators since 2003.  The two teams have a major instate rivalry, so this is a major triumph.  To make the day even better, FSU has clinched a… [Read More...]

The Difference In The Details

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We have reached the end of the college football regular season.  I have had to restrain myself from commenting too much on this season, because I am (against my better judgment) incredibly superstitious and frankly, I was scared I had cursed my beloved Florida State Seminoles.  However, I feel I would be remiss in failing… [Read More...]

Behind The Steel Curtain

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Another Sunday, another day of wonderful football! Today, my West Coast brethren will discover just what it feels like to come face to face with THE Steel Curtain. That’s right, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be facing the Oakland Raiders. And in honor if this I have found the recipe for Steel Curtain Salsa and Chips!… [Read More...]

Reinventing Michael Vick

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People love a good comeback story.  We root for the underdog and we clutch onto nostalgia.  There are countless examples of actors, politicians and athletes who have fallen from great heights, were shunned by society and eventually overcame their demons to become national treasures.  This is especially true in professional football (there are even awards… [Read More...]

Enjoying a New England Staple

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Tonight my beloved Steelers take on the most hated team in football:  The New England Patriots!  This is usually a great match up, so make sure you watch this game.  While doing so, you can enjoy so New England Clam Chowder, after all the Steelers will be making a meal out of another New England… [Read More...]

Breaking Down The NFL

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We’ve talked a lot about current football events here in our weekly football post, but today I am opting to take a closer look at the NFLs structure.  Of course the National Football League is the governing body that oversees all US professional football.  However beneath that there is further structure. There are two conferences. … [Read More...]

The Perfect MNF Menu

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I don’t know that I am even going to mention college football again this season.  It is just too depressing.  Instead, let’s focus on this week’s big Monday night game:  the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Cincinnati Bengals!  WOO HOOO!  Let’s Go Steelers!!! To celebrate I found a menu perfectly designed for this game.  Check it… [Read More...]