We’re sort of having bad day around here at TSW HQ, but I cannot imagine it’s any worse than the past few days at the Colts headquarters (see: Peyton Manning vs Jim Irsay vs the joint statement saying they’re all a happy family), or what is still going on at Jets HQ (see: continued post-season fallout of the Rex Ryan vs locker room strife according to Darrelle Revis) or even at the Steelers front office (see: Ben Roethlisberger vs Rooneys firing Bruce Arians).

Again, this is why I believe the week before the week before the Super Bowl is one of the worst weeks of the NFL calendar. Too much time, not enough news and people just get themselves into trouble.

Spicy Spinach Pancetta Balls: 28 Days of Super Bowl Recipes

Spinach balls have been a cocktail party staple for decades, but I’m a firm believer that the old classic is begging to be spiced up with some hot pepper and some meaty pancetta.  I’ve never made these and not have them disappear within in minutes. Plus, these little bites can be prepared ahead of time and frozen, saving you a lot of time on game day.

Yeah, you need make these. I need to make these again soon.

The curse of this blog is I don’t repeat making foods I love enough during the season.