Baltimore is beaming with Ravens pride. We’re going to the Super Bowl. Really and truly. We are going the Super Bowl (had to repeat it…) Everywhere you go, people are decked out in purple. They’re happy. Smiling. And, asking, “Where are you gonna watch the game?”
What I’m more interested in knowing: “What are you gonna EAT while you watch the game?” Here are some ideas if you want to add a little purple pride to the boofay without hitting the food color.
Comfort food. I’ve written about it before. I love what it does. It has a job.
Two years ago when my brother died after a mind blowing two week illness, my family needed comfort. After the funeral some of us gathered and I cooked. The night before, I had thought about what to make…and I decided that soup was the winner. And it had to be comforting soup, so I made Ina Garten’s Cheddar Corn Chowder. I’d made it many times before and it’s delicious, filling and most of all, comforting. Kids and adults alike, everyone loved it. We sat around that table and multiple servings were had by many, me included. My sister-in-law Karen even made us all laugh and I was so thankful for that. What a terrible time that was, but I honestly felt like the food helped a little. Read More
If you’ve never been to Graul’s (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t been to Graul’s? It’s a Baltimore institution…) you have to stop in over the holidays. So many fun specialties line the shelves! House-made marinades, flavor-infused vinegars, cheeses, a full deli section (a little nicer than your ordinary deli section — so many pates!), terrific prepared foods (this time of year gets too busy to cook every night)…and we haven’t even mentioned the bakery!
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