Photo gallery: The day in photos, January 31, 2011

photo by: Kevin Anderson

Rachel Dobbs applies Ice Melt to the sidewalk in front of her home on Ohio Street. With ice and heavy snow — up to 13 inches, according to the National Weather Service — in the forecast, she was one of many residents preparing for extreme conditions.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Add the super weird (and super tasty!) to your Super Bowl experience with off-the-wall eats including, from left, Ritz Cheese Steak Sliders, Potato Chip Cookies, Green Pea Guacamole and Zucchini with Lemon Aioli.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Potato chips are a staple at most football-oriented gatherings, but Potato Chip Cookies? Probably not. Doesn't mean you shouldn't give them a try.