Sheryl Rosen wrote:
> World Series Party at my house Sunday night!!!!!
>
> Menu needs to be stereotypical Boston foods.
> Or baseball foods.
>
> Cardinals fans not welcome at my house! :-)
> Neither are Baby Ruth candy bars right now. Why take chances and possibly
> **** off the Ghosts???? LOL
>
>
> So far I have planned the following:
>
> -Boston Baked Beans from Fanny Farmer's cookbook (the recipe is virtually
> the same as Durgin Park's, except the quantity is more manageable)
>
> -Grilled Hot dogs on New England style, split-top buns with all the
> trimmings.

Ferget the dawgs. Boston Butt, smoked to perfection and served as pulled pork.
Goes great with that vinegar slaw

>
> -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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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?