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Football Season - Home Stadium
by Arleen M. Kaptur
Football Season: a nip in the air, and a feeling of excitement,
enthusiasm, and a whole lot of fun.
But all that cheering, whether in the stadium or in your living room
means that food will be a main requirement to keep the momentum going. A
sit-down meal is out of the question and buffet-style is as good as it
gets. Lots of finger-foods and snack-items so that during intermission
plates can be filled up and not a minute of the action will be missed.
Decor for all your football parties is simple and should not be too
"busy." After all, the game will be the highlight of the event. Choosing
team colors, banners, and other paraphernalia that represents your
favorite team, who you are rooting for, or the colors of the teams that
are currently playing will of course dominate your choice of "decor."
Fall flowers, (mums, dried flowers, etc.) can grace your table as well
as pumpkins and bowls of fresh apples and Indian apples.
Hot foods can be kept at serving temperatures in chafing dishes or in
casserole dishes over tea candles. Cold dishes such as fresh fruit
should be placed in containers of ice that hold the serving bowl
securely but keep its contents icy-cold. A green tablecloth marked with
white-chalk goal lines is fun and decorative. Invitations can include an
envelope with "game" tickets to your home event, as well as a printed
season schedule for the team of choice. Many banks and insurance
companies have these for free. A main course of hot, spicy chili with
crackers, extra cheese, onions, and hot peppers or an on-going supply of
your favorite "hot wings" is a sure-fire bet for success.
Beverages can include a hearty punch, slush, carbonated beverages,
coffee, beer, and wine. Having a variety of dips, salsas, and spreads
adds to the festivities.
Dessert items: brownies, extra-large chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies,
pound cake cubes with strawberry and chocolate sauces available, fruit
compote, rice pudding.
However you set up your buffet, have fun and
ENJOY!
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