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