28 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com /CharlestonWomen Football is often associated with groups of men in beer helmets screaming at the television, but we at Charleston Women know that there are many female football fans out there who love putting the feminine touch on game day. Whether you’re hosting to cheer on your favorite college or NFL team, or you’re prepping for a Super Bowl party, it’s important to create a strategy when it comes to entertainment that brings the thrill of the game right into your home. THE MENU The first step is to outline a menu that includes something for everyone on your guest list. Wings with a host of choices for sauces are a great option for classic game day fare with choices and variety. To keep it simple, Priscilla Bloedoorn and her partner Rachel Bailey, owners of Not Your Average Wings, suggest offering finger foods from the variety of 35 flavors of dry or battered wings they offer. A few fan favorite flavors include: honey barbeque, honey mustard, honey garlic, garlic parmesan, lemon pepper, jerk, spicy teriyaki, spicy lemon pepper and cajun garlic. A staple food for football fans, wings can be displayed in a bowl, on various plates or on a platter, along with sides from Not Your Average Wings such as fried okra, fried pickles, crinkly fries, onion rings, chicken and waffles or chicken tenders — all freshly made, never frozen. To spice up these delicious quick-grab options, add a dash of honey hot, hot, Buffalo mild or Carolina Reaper flaming hot sauces. Place your order ahead of kickoff by calling 843-900-3349 or ordering online at NotYourAverageWings. com. The gals at Not Your Average Wings love football so much that anyone involved in the sport, including players, coaches, cheerleaders, mascots and administrative staff, are welcome to enjoy 50 percent off specials during the weekdays. Just check the website to see which day this applies to you. Moreover, veterans always get a 10 percent discount when dining in, and everyone gets onedollar wings every first Monday of the month. What’s not to love? Another savory and classic choice to add to your game day menu is a charcuterie board, such as the “Gone Crazy Build” that Keith Lovas creates at Graze Craze. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser, the board includes hot sopressata salami, sweet coppa, fennel spiced ham, Italian prosciutto, peppered salami, artisan turkey salami and hand-carved hatch chili salami; cheeses include, aged cheddar, red wine merlot, smoked gouda, swiss, brie, manchego, mozzarella and goat cheese with honey and crushed pistachio. The Styling Game Day BY SARAH ROSE Charleston Women in Food Debbie DeLong of Designs by Imagine That.
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