Super Bowl LI Traditions and Treats From Petschauer Insurance
The Super Bowl is one of America’s favorite past times. Even if you aren’t the biggest football fan, the big game serves as a great opportunity for family and friends to come together. In addition to the game highlights, there are commercials and good food to enjoy, with fun activities to partake in. With Tom Brady and the Patriots set to face off against Matt Ryan and the Falcons this Sunday, our team at Petschauer Insurance would like to share some of our favorite traditions, recipes, and venues with you.
Game Day Traditions:
We have Bourbon Tasting during half time. Everyone brings a bottle of bourbon (we look for something special or new) to the host’s house. During half time, we all try the different bourbon and then judge and vote for the best bourbon of the year. The host gets to keep all the bottles everyone brought. It’s very collaborative and fun! — Rosmarie Wyszinski, Office Manager
We play “quarters.” Each participant puts 25 cents in a bowl at the start of the big game. The party host is the first person to hold the bowl. Each time a play is made and no points are scored, everyone adds 25 cents to the bowl and the bowl is passed along to the next person. When one teams scores, the person holding the bowl is the winner of the contents. We then start the process over again, with one exception; the person to the left of the winner starts off with the bowl. – LuAnn Schook, Commercial Lines Manager
Recipes:
Office Assistant Tina Rustyak’s Spinach Dip:
INGREDIENTS and STEPS
- 1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry
- 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream*
- 1 cup Real Mayonnaise
- 1 package Vegetable recipe mix(dry soup mix)
Serve: cold on large hollowed out bread. Enjoy!
Commercial Lines Account Executive Renee Ohms’ Chili Cheese Dip:
INGREDIENTS and STEPS
- 2 bars cream cheese
- 2 cans chili with beans
- 1 extra large jar of medium or hot salsa (whichever you prefer)
- 1-2 bags ( 3-6 cups ) shredded “ taco” cheese (usually Monterey Jack/Cheddar)
- Spread cream cheese on bottom of glass or corningware baking dish
- Spread chili on top of cream cheese
- Strain the salsa in a colander until the excess liquid is gone and add the salsa on top of the chili layer
- Spread the shredded cheese on top of salsa
- Bake on 350 degrees until the cheese is melted
Serve: With taco chips. Optional: Add cut black olives and/or sour cream on top to serve.
Personal Lines Account Executive Lori Halloran’s Cherry Bombs:
INGREDIENTS and STEPS
- Drain Maraschino cherries (keep stems)
- Soak in vodka (or your favorite alcohol) for 24 hours
- Drain & dry cherries
- Dip cherries in melted chocolate
- Then dip into colored sprinkles (optional)
- Save cherry flavored alcohol for use later in your favorite cocktail!!
Recommended Super Bowl Venues:
Gottscheer Hall, 657 Fairview Ave. Ridgewood, New York
No cover! Great prices on game day snack favorites.
Click here for the regular menu.
Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Tpke. Franklin Square, New York
Hosting an open bar, all you can eat wings, and a halftime buffet. All included for $50 dollars ($60 at the door).
Click here for more Super Bowl specials.
Paulaner NYC, 265 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
No cover! Great prices on food platters and freshly brewed German beer right in the restaurant. With two projection screens and two more flat screens, you have a great view of the game from any seat in the house!
Click here for more Super Bowl specials.
Study Up Before The Game!
Those who aren’t huge football fans may still enjoy watching the big game. If that includes you, take a look at the video clip below for a crash course on the matchup between the Patriots and Falcons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De2m5VaUsJ0
