New England Patriots fans are kicking off 2026 grateful that all is right again in the world of professional football. Feeling refreshed with our new team vibes, we’re
cheering for quarterback Drake “Drake Maye” Maye to be awarded MVP and readying ourselves for a whirlwind of playoff halftime celebrations starting this weekend and, dare we say, leading up to The Super Bowl?
Here are some regionally-made products that will make plates shine all playoff season, no matter who the snacker is rooting for. Check each website for retail locations or to order online.
CITRUS & BERRY GIFT PACK FROM FIORE
Heading to someone else’s house? This is our pick for MVP (Most Valuable Present) to give to the host. This five-pack includes 50mL bottles of Persian lime and lemon olive oils, Cranberry Pear White Balsamic, Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar and Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar.
$30. fioreoliveoils.com
GROUND BEEF VALUE PACK FROM OLD CROW RANCH
Buy local to make your sweet-and-sour meatballs or taco filling from 100% grass-fed, pasture-based cows. Find your nearest local cattle farmer through the Northeast Beef Production Initiative at nebpi.org or head to 247 Davis Road, Dresden to pick up 10- or 20-pound packs.
$128 to $246. oldcrowranch.com
CASE OF FOREVER NEW ENGLAND GAME DAY IPA
Bring a small part of the Gillette Stadium experience home for a much better price. Made at Cisco Brewery in Massachusetts, this official beer of the New England Patriots is hazy, hoppy and features Pat the Patriot on the can.
$35.99 for 24, 16 oz. cans. ciscobrewers.com
GALAXIE SALSA COMPANY BASIC BUNDLE
This Buxton company got its start in 2010 when the founder began selling his zucchini-based salsa out of the trunk of his 1963 Ford Galaxie at car shows. Now with 11 varieties in the line-up, this basic bundle includes six, 16-ounce jars of two Real Classics, Chi-Pothole, Kool Beans, Red Roof Hot and Sweet Ride Peach.
$52. galaxiesalsa.com
CASE OF “JALAPENO AGAVE” TORTILLA CHIPS FROM MI NIÑA
This Massachusetts-based company uses traditional Aztec production methods, which involve soaking corn with mineral lime and grinding it with volcanic stones to produce the masa (corn dough) used for their chips.
$48 for nine 12 oz. bags. mininatortilla.com
MAKE YOUR OWN BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
It wouldn’t be a football party without a spicy centerpiece dip. Here’s our in-house recipe for a hearty classic.
Makes approximately 16 quarter-cup servings.
● 32 ounces cooked and shredded chicken breasts
● 16 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
● 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
● 1 cup blue cheese (not ranch!) dressing
● 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1. Combine everything except one half-cup cheddar cheese in a crock pot.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for three to four hours, stir occasionally to help the cream cheesemelt evenly and prevent the dip from burning.
3. Sprinkle remaining cheese, re-cover and cook for 10 minutes until melted.
These items were independently sourced and selected for feature by METLN Content Studio staff. Please contact the retailer for most up-to-date pricing and availability.