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The Big Spread for the Big Game
Throw a Touchdown of a Party for Football Sundays
First and ten… it’s the beginning of a new drive and the start of a fun day of football. On the grand daddy of all football days, an average of 17 people gather at each party to see who becomes world champs!1 So, if your plan is to accommodate the entire “team” of friends and family, there better be a winning strategy. Wilton has created a few festive party ideas for your big game bonanza.
“You can’t have a football party without delicious treats,” said Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs, Wilton Enterprises. “So have fun with creative finger foods, snacks and desserts. With the right menu, your “home team” will cheer you on as much as the players on TV.”
Hut, Hut, Hike
Have a ball with this sandwich as it graces the gridiron buffet with a touch that’s festive and filling. The Pigskin Club Sub starts with Italian Herb & Cheese Bread baked in the First and Ten Football Pan from Wilton. The bread is stacked high with meaty cold cuts, fresh veggies, colorful cheeses and your choice of condiments. This sandwich should catch a warm reception from the entire party.
First Down
Be careful, because the next item is bound to cause a pile-up as soon as it’s handed-off from the kitchen. Simply bake a loaf of molasses wheat bread in the First and Ten Football Pan. When cooled, carve out two large holes and fill with Hot White Pizza Dip and Salsa Cheese Dip. Encourage fans to tear off some bread to dip, and be sure to serve with a selection of chips. The Go Long Wheat Bread will turn heads and satisfy appetites well into the fourth quarter.
Touchdown
To finish it off, dip some crispy rice bars into Wilton’s Candy Melts® for a boost of flavor and team spirit. Decorate the Spirit Crispy Treats as you like, either with team colors or simply a rich chocolate coating. Add sprinkles or football icing decorations, then arrange on a plate for your visitors to huddle around.
Some Fun Football Facts2
- Football (along with soccer and rugby) is believed to have been derived from a Greek game called harpaston.
- The beginning of organized football in the United States is generally regarded as November 6, 1869, when Rutgers and Princeton met for their first intercollegiate game.
- The first rules for American football were written in 1876.
- In 1892, intense competition between two Pittsburgh-area athletic club football teams lead the Allegheny Athletic Association to pay former Yale football star Pudge Heffelfinger $500 to play for their team. This was the first time someone was paid to play football.
- The American Professional Football Conference was formed in 1920, which later became the National Football League we know today.
Pigskin Club Sub
Hot White Pizza Dip
Salsa Cheese Dip
Go Long Wheat Bread
Spirit Crispy Treats
1 about.com. 26 Aug. 2004
2 NFL.com. National Football League. 26 Aug. 2004
