|
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, football season is reaching its annual climax so most of us pigskin fanatics will not be leaving the couch for the next couple months except for the occasional beer run or bathroom break. NFL playoffs are quickly approaching and the college bowl games are nearly underway so we as fans have a responsibility to make all the necessary preparation so that we do not have to miss a second of gridiron action. I’ve got my DVR set to record all the crucial games, I purchased plenty of liquids so that I might stay hydrated through this grueling season of watching sports nonstop (I know, life if hard), and now all I need is the proper assortment of snacks so I do not have to waste precious game time in the kitchen or on the phone with those annoying pizza delivery phone answering systems.
When watching intense sporting events, it is absolutely essential to incorporate various food types because different situations call for different forms of sustenance. For example, you do not want to serve too much caffeine and sugary snacks during a fast-paced back and forth type of contest. Fans get all jittery and anxious and before you know it, your blood pressure is off the charts. A fresh bottle of champagne is good to have on deck for a Cinderella story team’s last second triumph (the champagne of beers is perfectly acceptable substitute and probably more appropriate for a room full of dudes). If you are anticipating a disappointing upset, it is important to have your favorite comfort food at arm’s length, that way you do not have to bear the added shame and embarrassment of crying in front of your buddies. For me, that comfort food is Gourmet Jerky. When I am devastated about my beloved Cowboys crumbling under the pressure of being ‘America’s football team’ I turn to the delicate and subtle blend of teriyaki flavored Beef Jerky. Something about the way sweetness lingers on my palate long after the bag is empty soothes my soul and let me know that there is always next season.
|
|
