Big Game Entertainment

What's just as much fun as going to a big sports game?  Joining friends for a pre-game party.  When you gather together for some marvelous game-day fare, everyone wins.  Here are a few key tips:

Be Prepared!  Stock Up on Supplies

• Disposable plates, cups and flatware
• Serving pieces and utensils for each dish
• disposable, re-sealable containers and zip-top plastic bags
• An instant-read thermometer for cooking meat
• Liquid soap and hand sanitizer
• Paper towels
• Trash bags
• Charcoal, fluid, and lighter if grilling
• Use two coolers for packing...one for food and one for beverages.  Foods will stay colder because the food cooler won't be opened as often as the one containing the beverages.
• Ice, beverages and good food!

Game Time Eats

The Goal: Prepare as much food ahead of time as possible, and enlist your friends to bring their favorite game foods and drinks, so you can sit down and enjoy the fun too!

• Fire up the grill for a smoky barbeque blitz.  Its tangy, tender and so spectacular, you'll satisfy every sports fan. 
• Pick up packaged precut, pre-washed salad greens, bottled salad dressing and an assortment of toppings for quick-fix salads.
• Pack convenient, ready-to-go foods like fruit cups and pre-cut vegetable trays, prepared dishes like guacamole, salsa and queso, and your favorite crackers and tortilla chips. Scrumptious dips are another perfect addition to your party spread.
• Bring along plenty of condiments for your brats, burgers and hot dogs.
• Don't forget rich, gooey and delicious desserts for a sweet ending to your easy game time entertaining.

Posted by Helena LaGarde