Football Fever!

Billed as “an event of epic proportions,” Super Bowl XLVII is coming to a television set near you on Sunday, February 3! The spectacle will have (almost) all the guts and glory of ancient Rome, except for a bigger Colosseum, a bigger audience, and a much bigger chance of staying alive as the Baltimore Ravens gear up to bash the San Francisco 49ers and vice-versa. 

Unlike ancient Rome, there will be no (Detroit) Lions, no (Cleveland) Tigers, and definitely no (Mumbai) Gladiators (see Note). 

In honor of the Super Bowl, the recipes I’ve blogged below - a Lady Baltimore Cake and San Francisco Fudge Foggies - are both winners! Tomorrow, I’ll have three make-ahead savory dips and a great nacho snack for the huddle at half-time. I’ll also have two make-ahead main courses to serve a crowd without breaking the bank. Are you and your apron ready? On Super Bowl Sunday, I’m taking the day off to watch the big game!

Note: Ah, the Mumbai Gladiators! See the wonderful New York Times online feature dated December 5, 2012. You’ll find it at 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/sports/football/pro-football-makes-a-play-for-india.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Trust me, Dollinks! This story reads like the movie it’s bound to become. Go team, go!

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