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Palatine, IL--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--January 31, 2005--Super Bowl Sunday, the “sports holiday” of the year, is February 6, and millions of Americans will gather around their televisions with family and friends to watch the game and party like they are there in the stands.
What food to serve? Are the snack bowls filled? Is there enough ice? All questions a busy party host asks before and during a Super Bowl party. Weber-Stephen Products Co., the premier manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and related accessories, along with award-winning chefs and authors, Jamie Purviance and Rozanne Gold, provide tips on how to stay out of the kitchen, keep drinks refreshed, enjoy the game and still throw the perfect Super Bowl party.
Organize by Planning Ahead:
Every party is a success because the host is organized. Avoid a delay of game penalty by having to run to the supermarket 10 minutes before kickoff. Create a budget and develop a shopping list of food, beverage items, and decorations. Put together a “to do” list and timeline of when to get things done.
The Grill:
Make sure the grilling guru is ready with equipment and prepared to handle the elements. A few tips to follow when grilling with a charcoal or gas grill:
Charcoal: Check the charcoal supply and make sure there are enough briquets for grilling before the game, at halftime, and when the final whistle blows. If you’ve traditionally used lighter fluid for the charcoal, check out the alternatives to ensure your food doesn’t taste like fuel. A chimney starter that uses paper or odorless lighter cubes is also inexpensive, easy and importantly, safer.
Gas: Make sure there is enough propane in the tank to last throughout the day. Before the day of the game check to make sure the grill is working properly.
For additional grilling basics, tips, and recipes check out http://www.weber.com.
Ask and Say Yes:
People want to help and want to be included in the party planning.
It’s all right to ask family members to bring food and drink. When asked by a guest if they can bring something, say yes, and tell them what is needed.
What to Make:
Hungry linemen like things that go “crunch.” But also consider shrimp and dips for the quarterbacks and receivers. Have a balanced menu of cold foods that can be put out and not fussed with and a few hot dishes that can be easily reheated if needed. Consider the following menu suggestions. (Recipes can be found in Weber's Art of the Grill(TM), Weber’s Big Book of Grilling(TM), and Gold’s Low Carb 1-2-3: The Low-Calorie, Low Carbohydrate Cookbook. Also visit http://www.weber.com and http://www.starchefs.com/RGold/html for additional recipe ideas).
Pre-Game Show
-- Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
-- Barbecued Chicken Wings
-- Rosemary Meatballs
-- Steak Bits, Buffalo-style
-- Glazed Walnuts and Smoked Pecans
Kick-Off
-- Gridiron Chili
-- Jalapeno Corn Bread
-- Cole Slaw with Creamy Caesar Dressing
-- Wasabi Salmon
-- Newspaper-Wrapped Filet of Beef
Post-Game Show
-- Brownies and Cookies
-- Chocolate covered strawberries
Thirst Quenchers
-- Beers: light, lager, stout
-- Wines: sauvignon blanc, zinfandel
-- Non-alcoholic: sparkling cider, assorted sodas, bottle water
The Set Up:
Allow enough time to prepare food and decorate. Set up food and drink stations buffet style, with access from two sides. This will help more people get their food and drinks quickly. On the bar, use a wide container such as a galvanized steel bucket filled with ice and water for chilling drinks. Pull the corks on the wine before the party and have extra glasses nearby. There can never be enough ice at a party—make sure there is plenty.
On Saturday, get out all the tables and chairs, linens, platters, bowls, utensils, plates, cutlery, and glasses. Count them and use stick-on notes to label each platter and bowl with the food it will hold. Have enough TVs for everyone to see—even in the bathroom! Have fun with decorations. Use streamers, balloons, and confetti in the colors of both teams.
During the Game:
Watch when food and snacks run low and replenish the platters when needed.
Not Interested in the Game:
Set up a room without TVs where people who aren’t interested in the game can sit, catch up with friends or just relax.
Weber-Stephen Products Co., headquartered in Palatine, Ill., is the premier manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and accessories. In 1952, founder George Stephen designed the Weber(R) kettle with a lid that allows outdoor cooks to grill in all kinds of weather. A family-owned business for more than 50 years, Weber has grown to be a leading exporter of outdoor grills worldwide. Weber charcoal and gas grills are available at select home centers, hardware stores, department stores, patio stores, and other retail outlets. Weber has the strongest consumer outreach program in the industry with its all-year, round-the-clock Weber Grill-LineSM (1-800-GRILL-OUT(R)); the semi-annual grilling newsletter The Grill Out(R) Times for Weber owners who register their grill; and a content-rich website with grilling tips, techniques, and more than 250 original Weber recipes. For more information on other Weber products and to find a Weber dealer near you, visit http://www.weber.com.
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Lydia Galván Williams, (323) 595-5636
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Joel Kessel, (773) 209-6125
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