OMG, Football.

I Could Totally Eat That.

So, okay. I’m by no means a knowledgeable football person, but dating a sports fanatic has taught me a thing or two over the years. Mostly that I am always rooting for the wrong team, and I confuse sports teams (“I thought the Giants were a baseball team in San Francisco….?”), but even little ol’ me can get sucked into NFL Playoff Bracket time.

We started a tradition last year where we make food based on who is playing in the Super Bowl. Last year we made jambalaya (Saints) and Pigs In A Blanket (Colts). That’s pretty much how I determine who I want to win during playoffs.

New Orleans vs Seattle
Now, I jumped on the Saints bandwagon just as everyone else did last year, and I was rooting for them tenfold on Saturday. Drew Brees is literally the best person on the face of the planet, and who doesn’t want to root for the underdogs? Also, my boyfriend wanted that jambalaya again. Seriously, it was real good.
Unfortunately the Saints succumbed to the wrath of the Seahawks, whatever that means. I was a bit conflicted on this one, as I would uninhibitedly trust Pete Carroll (totally had to Google his name) with my life savings. I can’t explain it, I just do, and maybe I secretly want Seattle to beat Chicago this weekend as salmon during the Super Bowl sounds much tastier than deep dish pizza. Wait. No. Now I’m conflicted…

Green Bay vs Philadelphia
Philly Cheesesteak vs a block of cheese. Really anyone could have won this one and I wouldn’t have cared. However, a block of cheese sounds much more appetizing, so way to go Green Bay. Beat Atlanta this weekend and I will make an edible cheese hat.

NY Jets vs Indianapolis
Totes don’t remember this game. I was probably washing dishes or napping, but New York won, so pizza for everybody if they beat New England! (Fun fact: They won’t.)

Baltimore vs Kansas City
I think this was the most violent game of the weekend. At least, to me it was. I had heard the name Ray Lewis before, but I had never seen the man in action, and OMG SCARY! Oh but look, Michael Oher. I saw “The Blind Side”, so I have to root for Baltimore, obviously.
Couldn’t name a single player on Kansas City, but, thanks to their loss, they are saving me an extra trip to Whole Foods to attempt to make some sort of BBQ.

So, now we’re in week two of the playoffs and I need to look into a serious menu for Feb 6^th. I’ve been told New England is a sure bet, so I need to perfect a clam chowder recipe, and I’m terrified of Ben Roaslkdjfasdjfskljalskdjfburger, so I’ll root for Pittsburgh. Unfortunately crab cakes for Balitmore would be much more entertaining than potatoes and ketchup.
Seattle or Chicago could take it, I’m fine either way, and I promised a friend I would root for Atlanta, despite my wish for an edible cheese hat.