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I won't count out the Ravens yet. They're tough birds :-))

So funny. I don't really care about football (go cowboys) but I keep up with it because of my boys and Izzy. My son Dash was saying tonight; it's going to be an all birds NFC. That was enough to intrigue me.
I like it Josdean. How do we make the exchange? I'm so in/down.

I'm so furious. I wish the Giants could learn to play football correctly TWO YEARS IN A ROW.

I say GO EAGLES!!!!!!!! Amen @Izzy!

I really don't have anything that's East Coast (Philly) specific. I buy those types of things: cheesesteak, rolls, pretzels.

I really just wanted to put in a good word for my boys!

Stop it hungrygrl7. I'd take sausage over fake steak any day ~ you might get me to switch my allegiance from Da Iggles. ;-( (clothespin your ears izatryt)

I've never been able to care about pro sports of any kind, but being from the Pgh area and having gone to school in the city, I have to default root for the Steelers. So if the Steelers go big (instead of going home), I agree with hungrygtrl7 - you gotta make some Polish food. I want to add cabbage & noodles to her recommendations, along with the fact that you can get pretty close to recreating the Primanti's sandwich if, like me, you're no where near close enough geographically to snag the real deal. Speaking of that, did they open the Florida restaurant ever? I remember hearing about it ages ago, but never anything since.

1 loaf fresh Italian or French bread, sliced thick
tomatoes
fresh made french fries (I bake mine)
provolone cheese
ground sirloin/meat of your choice (or egg!)
amish-style coleslaw (very easy to make)

I believe the order of stacking is: bread, meat, cheese, fries, slaw, tomato, bread.

I made these a while ago and while it's not the same thing, it comes about as close as you can get, because you simply can't get a Primanti's sandwich anywhere else.

Oh, also, you don't toast the bread or anything. And if you have to put ketchup on everything, like me, IT MUST BE HEINZ ... n'nat.

I have a lot of friends in Erie, PA and have visted there many times. I have yet to figure out/get used to the fries on the salad and sandwich thing but highly recommend homemade pepperoni balls. Go Steelers!!!

@geekyguy ~ I'd give away a Philly cheesesteak in a heartbeat, but don't you even glance in the direction of my scrapple if you'd like to keep that eye. 'nuff said? ;-D

STEELERS!

@carolsfMISSESTEXAS - Depending upon the food, we can make it, chill it and ship it on ice...OR...we can send the ingredients with instructions on how to assemble.

@hungrygrl7 - Wow! You pretty much covered the Pittsburgh specialties. One last thing: Eat'n Park Steeler Smiley Cookies. They're even offering free shipping this week to Baltimore fans. For those not in the know, Eat'n Park is the biggest and best family restaurant chain in Central and W. PA, Ohio and WV. If we lose the Superbowl, I have some influence, and as a penance, I could probably send Smileys decorated for the winning team. It will kill us, but we'd honor our bet.

I really don't care, but I promised my support to izzy...so GO EAGLES! Now, somebody needs to explain to me what I'm committing to from a culinary point of view:-)

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES............ you can't forget a six of Yuenglings.

@brooke - good.question. I'm thinking this week, the competition should be Steelers vs Ravens and Eagles vs Cardinals. Soooo..each match-up should have their own culinary competition. I will commit to sending Raven cookies to an SE participant from Baltimore. Anyone serious about swapping with me, let me know. More than one couple can play this game! State your actual donation and another SE person can respond and commit back. For an additional twist, the sender must include the recipe (if possible). We'll expand the game for the actual Superbowl!

Well, my team is out of it, but those in PA may be interested to know that the NY Times wrote in "Rendell Is Ready to Bet Against Himself on Super Bowl" that if there is a Pitt-Philly final:

"He said that he would continue the tradition of opposing Super Bowl governors placing a bet on the outcome, and that he would bet against himself. If the Eagles were to win an all-Pennsylvania Super Bowl, a shipment of sandwiches from Primanti Bros. would be donated from Pittsburgh to a senior citizen center and a homeless shelter in Philadelphia. If the Steelers were to win, Philadelphia would send Pat’s cheese steaks to a senior center and a shelter in Pittsburgh."
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/13/sports/football/13rendell.html

Anyway, officially according to the Times, those are the 'foods of those PA' teams. I would assume Baltimore is seafood and Arizona is, I don't know, iced tea ;)

dearrie......... Don't make me come up there!

Josdean, I LOVE you!! Totally forgot about the Eat'n Park cookies and I ordered the whole black and gold kit to be delivered to my husband (who has not my name, but the Steelers tattooed on his arm) at work!

I will win the best wife prize and he will share the cookies with me - it's a win-win!

And seriously everyone, of course the Steelers are going to win - no question about it!!

Steelers fan since 1974. Could be a PA superbowl. Tampa is never going to be the same those Pirates Phillies games always erupt into fighting.

i just had to wipe the drool off my desk....

@HeartofGlass: Thanks for sharing that NYT article Rendell, Rendell, Rendell. He's got a heart of solid gold! But I think if the Steelers win, he should dress up and parade around Harrisburg in tights, dressed as a pierogi. If the Eagles win, he should dress up and parade about as a Hostess twinkie. Got any better ideas?

The Super Bowl will get higher ratings if the Cards and Steelers play.

If the Ravens and Eagles go, we all might as well watch a DVD, or do some yard work. For those stuck in the snow, shovel the sidewalk.

If the Steelers and Eagles play, I may watch, but really, will anyone care outside of the northeast? Not really.

The one thing that can't happen, is the Ravens getting in. I hate the Steelers, being a Raiders fan, but the Ravens are the most boring team in all of football to watch. The "big game" will be ruined if they make it. Don't get me wrong, I love thier fans, as they have always been nice to me when going to games in Baltimore. Love their city as well. Still, their footbal team is sleep inducing. I love a great defense, but teamed up with a "just don't screw it up" offense, and you have nap time.

If the Ravens make it, I know a lot of people who are going to just sigh, and say "please make sure the keg is in a warm spot, so we can all hang out".

HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!
The only thing I have to donate from Pittsburgh to Baltimore is one extra large can of whoop-arse in exchange for a superbowl ring!

mmm chipped ham bar-b-q ... with ketchup and brown sugar....

Looks like you guys jumped the gun. Wonder if crow is as tasty as the roasted Eagle the Cardinals are serving. Guess you'll have to include some southwest flavors now.

GOOOOOO....STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAMPA, HERE WE COME!!!!! BTW, What were Raven folks sending us Steeler folks????

Chipped ham bbq is one of the few things we always had that I loved as a kid but haven't cooked (or eaten) since I left home five or six years ago. My mom's recipe was dreadfully easy - ketchup, brown sugar, and a little bit of Coca Cola. Mmm. I pretty much forget about it until someone mentions any sort of ketchup/brown sugar bbq sauce.

I wonder if 'Burgh kids will be lighting shit on fire and rioting again over this year's game like the did when the Steelers took it in '06.