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by gansie

Not So Mellow Mushrooms

My brother, sister and I kicked our parents out of the house to throw a small Eagles party. Sure, the Birds didn’t have anything to play for, well, except to break our collective hearts by actually winning a fucking game. Regardless, friends came over to watch, eat and drink. And drink. We were taking shots of Hypnotiq by the time the 4 o’clock games were starting. And I was passed out by 6pm. This is all to say – I don’t really have any pics of the food. Oops.

I made a chipotle, beef and three bean chilli – served with cornbread muffins (from a box, but hey, I never claimed to bake); chickpea, artichoke and roasted red pepper dip – served with pita chips; spinach and cheese stuffed mushrooms; SAG’s homemade spicy pickles; SAG also made a chiptole dip; and we put out some extra sharp cheddar and Emmental cheese with crackers.

BUT, there were some leftovers of the spinach-cheese mixture, so I turned that into an ad hoc spinach and artichoke dip. Recipe for the mushrooms and the dip post jump.

by 80 Proof

Fly Eagles Fly

Much to Gansie’s chagrin I have not turned into a full-fledged Philadelphia Eagles fan. My theory is that I couldn’t possibly understand the pain and torment that constant losing brings; so I will root for them, but can’t call myself a fan. It wouldn’t be fair to real Bird’s fans. Plus, I’m a Duke basketball fan, I root for winners (just lost half of our readership).

A couple of Sunday’s ago, our movie star friend Matt (broadandpatterson) offered up 2 of his season tickets to me and Gansie. We jumped at the chance to spend 8 hours in 30 degree weather; who wouldn’t? This being football and all, we knew we had to tailgate. Unfortunately, Matt and Julie couldn’t leave DC until Sunday morning, so they missed most of the fun. But Gansie and I, along with Gansie’s brother and his extremely hungover friend, did make it out the lot by 10:30am (1 pm game).

by gansie

Week Two: Endless Wing-Off

So I guess ES and the NFL do have something in common – we don’t condone cheating.
Yes, I’m looking at you – Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.

I’m also giving the death stare to the Skins, who clearly have perfected witchcraft, because there is no other way they could have cast such a spell on the Eagles.

Well, I guess we’ll always have wings.

Leave your point totals in the comments section.

Photo: The Patriot Ledger

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by broadandpattison

Week One: Endless Wing-Off

Endless Readers –

So we learned a couple things from Week 1. Andy Reid is an idiot, the Redskins, Giants and Cowboys are all very hate-able, and mostly, Andy Reid is an idiot.

Nonetheless, we were also reminded that buffalo wings are damn delicious.

Further, at my spot in Fredericksburg, a slight twist to the Bleu Cheese was introduced, and I gladly welcomed the new “spice” (to be revealed next week.) This was not just a clever twist to the wing-eating experience; it rocked my world.

Two MNF games last night certainly made for a healthy week one, but next week the stakes are raised as there is less football hours over the course of the weekend.

Post jump, my totals and a few more thoughts

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by gansie

As Wing Season Begins, Even the Redskins are Tied for First

Editors Note: Our Philadelphia Eagles obsessed friend, broadandpattison, came up with this brilliant challenge to merge two favorites – eating and football. Enjoy having a gluttonous Fall 2007.
Thank you, broadandpattison.

Since the invention of the spork, there has been no greater innovation in modern history than the Thursday night NFL season opener. It is as thrilling as it is aggravating (I mean, football has started, but most likely for you, it hasn’t reaallllly started – you still have 2 days of waiting). This year, as the Colts kick-off against the Saints, everyone is 0-0, which means that even the Washington Redskins are tied for first. But this isn’t about how Redskin fans once again enter a season with an overpaid coaching staff and false expectations, or that Eli Manning has thrown 3 interceptions and the season hasn’t started yet, or even that Cowboy fans don’t seem to realize that Wade *&%$#@! Phillips is calling the shots; this is about something we can all agree on and something we can all celebrate together; the things we eat as we watch our teams break our hearts.

Endless Wing-Off Contest

I’d like to challenge all of the endlesssimmer readers to post the gourmet foods they’ll be eating each Sunday (Thursday and Monday night games included). Rules post-jump.

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by gansie

Fueling the Home Run Derby

(Cutie-pie, defending Home Run Champ and Phils’ first baseman,
Ryan Howard)

It’s Monday. It’s hot. Work sucks. And you might still be hung over from those home-made margs 80 Proof has been bragging about. But I have two things to cheer you up: the Home Run Derby (ESPN, 8pm) and a great snack to go with.

Two-Tiered-Tex-Mex-Triangles

This creation can also be made the night ahead. You would make the Spicy Dip section first so it can set. On the day of, bring out the already made section and bring to room temperature while making the Avocado Dip.
Makes 2

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