Sheryl Rosen > wrote in
:

> -Boston Baked Beans from Fanny Farmer's cookbook (the recipe is
> virtually the same as Durgin Park's, except the quantity is more
> manageable)

Sheryl, it sounds like you've got it pretty well covered. However, not
dogs notwithstanding, I'd also have Boston Brown Bread with the beans.

> -Grilled Hot dogs on New England style, split-top buns with all the
> trimmings.
>
> -Peanuts and Cracker Jack to munch on during the game
> (along with veggies, chips and dips)
>
> -homemade (vinegar based) cole slaw (which isn't particularly
> Bostonian nor is it particularly baseball-ian, but it goes nicely with
> hot dogs and beans!) Recipe from 2nd Ave Deli. (it's been posted here
> before)
>
> -Dessert will be Brigham's "Reverse the curse" ice cream, if I can
> find it. According to the Brigham's website, one of my local
> supermarkets carries it. I don't even care what actual flavor "Reverse
> the curse" is, it's a symbolic thing!!!!! Perhaps some Boston Cream
> Pie if I can't find that particular flavor.

I'd have both, but then, I can never get enough dessert! :-)

> Sam Adams beer. I am particularly fond of their Octoberfest. Will
> probably offer the Light, the Boston Ale and the Octoberfest. I'll see
> what I can get at the packy.

I like their Octoberfest.

> What else am I missing?
> I'm thinking about other appetizers, food that is simple to eat either
> out of hand or without cutting, but have a Boston or baseball "ring"
> to them.
>
> Any other ideas?

Plain popcorn would be out of line, either.

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