The numerical surge of Fall sporting events - gather fans with amped up appetites.
Party foods/drinks for nowadays crowds -please their palates are tasty, healthy (ish), and indulgent-BUT NOT your Y2K fare.
NOW- fun/functional goodies -rule.
1) Less alcohol... and good-for-you liquids.
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| Multi-functional-real ingredient -hand crafted BITTERMILK cocktail mixes work as the basis of shaken or stirred mocktails, too. Flavor sparkling water-soda-or alcohol. FYI-trio makes a great house gift. |
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| KOE Organic Kombucha-fuity-spice flavored -naturally-fermented Kombucha-naturally loaded with probiotics-and lightly sparkled. An acquired taste...made easier to drink with anti-oxidant and vitamin blessed- naturally sweet fruit. Our fav-the raspberry-dragonfruit. 80-90 calories per. USDA Organic, non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-free, Kosher |
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| Unilever funded KOM BREW CHA-USDA Organic-lightly boozed up (4.4%ABV) Hard Kombucha...gets its kick from fermenting process w/yeast. Gluten free too. Purfied water, cane sugar, and Black tea plus fruity additions-like Berry Hibiscus, Lemongrass Lime, and ginger juicie-in the Royal Ginger authentic flavors. |
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| SODASTREAM adds Organic Soda Syrup to add to their sparkling water add-ons |
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| DONA -tasty-sophisticated spiced soda Turmeric Honeybush -with-black pepper hits + orange oil-115 calories/can |
2) Chip better-No Dips:
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| Certified organic sweet potatoes...in the yummy Route 11 Chips non-GMO--and only seasonally available. GRAB THEM WHILE YOU CAN |
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| Carolina Kettle Cooked Chips-8 flavors-that capture that regional vibe -like a Coastal Crab Boil version-that we tried and it surprisingly works- and the more approachable Outer Banks Sea Salt.. |
3) Chocolates over cover:
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| Chocolate covered Blueberries-from Wilbur's of Maine-makes rich deep dark chocolate-(almost) guilt free when pairing with the anti-oxidant loaded Maine local blueberries. There's chocolate covered cherries and cranberries available too. |
4)Add the Basics
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| San Fran based-ZEN OF SLOW COOKING handy-one package artisanal spice blends...just add in a protein/carb/veggies=done... as if one slaved over a stove for hours. Made for slow-or pressure cookers-and fyi-stove top on a slow simmer works too. PLUS-each packet-when stirred up accordingly--is designed to feed a foursome for under $20. Recipes are easy to follow-and there's vegan-vegetarian-to hearty options that'll fill up guests, well. |
5)THE crowd FAVS
Raw bars....Avocado toast
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| A readable page turner-CHEF IRV MILLER's Gulf Coast Oyster cookbook-dishes out recipes (simple dips-to more time intensive gourmet plated feats)-to accompany or encompass everyone's fav raw bar mainstay-oysters. Regional selections -explained, sourcing suggestions and the cultural history of coastal Floridians-are interspersed between mouth watering suggestions + pictures in this temptation packed- paperback. |
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| Pensacola based Chef Irv Miller...his acclaimed Wine Spectator anointed Jackson's Steakhouse restaurant hopefully delivers locally. |
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Late to the party with brunch staple Avocado Toast? Try it- at a brand of vegan gourmet fast casual Copper Branch---or make your own. Unbelievably good and good for you-slice up a whole grain chewy crusty bread-toast-adorn with a ripe-quality avocado, sliced-sprinkled with salt/black pepper-drizzled w/ high quality olive oil+lemon juice (chili flakes to taste)...done.
Watch how cut-up pieces of this trendy bite-disappears at your next party!!!! |
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| Breakfast ll day blueberry chocolate waffles-really dessert worthy, |
Easier STILL -just order in-as 100% plant based and gluten free-
Copper Branch has party sized options of their favs-including serve a crowd burgers like their Mushroom Galaxy made from portobello mushrooms, pleasing power bowls sized up with organic grains-veggies, spices+sauces .paired with a protein staples-like chickpeas or smoked tofu...sides like Buffalo Spice Wings (soy based- pictured below)- or guac loaded nachos-finished off with devour potential desserts like dairy free chocolate zucchini brownies or our fav -the raw carrot cake with sweet dates, cinnamon-vanilla hits-and creamy icing.
