Why I'll be rooting for the Packers!

GO PACKERSand the 5 reasons why.

1. While my first cultural allegiance is Cajun, my next is my Dutch heritage. We always choose the most cheese-based option.  Spurred by my brother's insight, I'll be making some of my mom/Ginger Rankin's Pimento Cheese today:

1 lbs. mellow longhorn colby cheese
1 4 ounce bottle pimento
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 (ice tea spoons) sweet relish
mayonnaise
4 hard boiled eggs.


Let cheese come to room temp. and grate.
Add the chopped eggs and pimento.
Add sugar, relish and mix in enough mayonnaise to taste.

I also have some Wisconsin Gouda + apples for the game munchies.



2. I worked at Lambeau Field in the fall of 2002.  This experience was almost nothing like my Wrigley experience, despite the fact that it was still "Serving food in the luxury boxes" (but that is for a later post.)  However, I'll never forget walking through the tunnel and putting my foot on Lambeau Field - it is definitely one of the major temples in American Sports (that is not a metaphor - it IS a religion.)  I met some lovely Packer fans though the experience - and I'm hoping they are enjoying today immensely.

3. While I truly believe in the glorious pain and suffering that I went through to finally make it to last year's crowning moment (YES, I AM ENJOYING THESE FINAL FEW HOURS OF NEW ORLEANS SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!),  I kind of like the idea of little Milo getting it on his first SB.



4.As I mentioned on Twitter, this Super Bowl features a great recasting for the Warriors Three in Brett Keisel, Troy Polamalu and Clay Matthews.



And while two are Steelers and Keisel's beard makes even me and my beard cower - I give the most props to Matthews. Because ... Clay's uncle, BRUCE MATTHEWS IS A ROCK. 

5. In the most important category - It is Green Bay 3, Pittsburgh 1.  GO PACK!