A belated Felice Berlingaccio, and what's Next?

Yesterday was Berlingaccio, the Thursday before Carnevale (Mardi Gras), and kids usually get out early from school to go out and make merry, throwing paper confetti about (what are called coriandoli in Italy, where confetti are candied almonds) and munching on what ever's traditional where they happen to be. We had cenci, fried dough dusted with powdered sugar -- simple, but once you start in on a plate of them it's very difficult to stop -- and Betty wanted to make frittelle, tasty rice fritters, but settled for a torta di riso (a sweet creamy rice pie) instead. Now we're eagerly awaiting Carnival, and though almost every city or town has a specialty, few can top Sicily's Cannoli, which become extraordinarily sensual if the ricotta cream filling is kept light and fluffy.
More recipes for frittelle, cenci, and other fried treats

Moving in another direction, another couple of Valentine's Day Suggestions:
Special Rose Petal Salad:
Unique and sensuous - that's the only way to describe this tantalizing Thai salad! Roses are one of the most luxurious and delicious of edible flowers, and they make this dish especially beautiful...
Raspberry S'mores:
Homemade raspberry marshmallows (or gourmet store-bought marshmallows) take s'mores to a whole new level with this fun recipe.

And a couple of final ideas for Super Bowl / Carnevale parties:
Easy vegetarian dips and appetizers, from Black Beans con Queso to Baba Ganoush.
Also, what type of beer should you serve at your Super Bowl party? Bryce, our Guide to Beer, says this isn´t the time to experiment with complex new flavors (if your guests are like me they might forget about the game and concentrate on the beer(s)). He has several suggestions for types of beer to serve.