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Unlike some states, there is no state food of Indiana, but if you want to inject something from the state into your SuperBowl menu, there are lots of foods that originated in or are otherwise associated with the crossroads of America. For example, Van Camp's Beans was established in Indianapolis in 1861 as a result of the popularity of pork and bean dishes with the early residents. Clabber Girl baking powder, Wonderbread, Gatorade and Endangered Species Chocolate all originated in the state as well, and there have been many noted Indiana fans who also got into the food business, like Orville Reddenbacher.

So, an Indy-oriented menu will have baked goods (made with baking powder), pork and beans, chocolate and popcorn. If you can find some at the market, you could add deep fried strawberries in for dessert, or opt for other fair foods, like corn on the cob dipped in butter. But according to the Indy Star, the one food that really says Indiana is a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich (Hoosier rib-eye sandwich is a close second). You can find a recipe for this (semi) regional treat here.

Yesterday, we saw a blue and orange cocktail to help get the Bears' fans in the mood to support their team before the Super Bowl kicks off. For Colts fans, a blue and white cocktail is needed and, thanks to About.com's super bowl cocktail menu, we can recommend a great one: the Dreamy Blues Cocktail.

This cocktail, despite its blue and white color scheme, is chocolate orange flavored and has layers of white creme de cacao and blue curaçao. It can be made in a martini glass or served as a shot, but in both cases the drink should be carefully layered with the curaçao floated gently on top of the creme de cacao. I find that pouring the "floater" liqueur into a tilted spoon helps create even layers, as you can guide it across the surface of the drink that way.

Full recipe after the jump:

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