Has fall arrived where you live?
It’s trickling in here… bit by bit. Except, of course, for
the unfaltering 80+ degree weather in steamy South Florida.
I joke around every year and tell my Northern friends that
the only signal we Floridians get that autumn has arrived is the addition of seasonal
scents at Bath & Body Works and the return of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice
Lattes.
I suppose there could be worse things in the world than
living in perpetual summer weather.
Once the craft stores start carrying Halloween supplies and
the grocery store end caps begin to look like altars to the pumpkin gods,
something within me yearns for fall -- whether or not I’m still able to wear
shorts and flip-flops.
Fall is synonymous with football in my world. As a proud University
of Florida grad {Go Gators!}, part of my education was dedicated to becoming
indoctrinated in football tradition.
While I couldn’t care less about most other teams, you can
bet that I can be found watching my
team every given Saturday. There’s just something about starting the day with
College GameDay, gathering with friends {or spending the day on the couch},
donning my team colors, and yelling at the TV ‘til the neighbors start to get
concerned.
Tailgate food may also have a tiny bit to do with my love for football season.
It’s an excuse to eat all kinds of deliciousness for the
sake of the game.
Last year, I even dedicated a series of posts to game day
eats. Each “Tailgate Thursday” post contained a themed snack {or two}, a
cocktail, and an outfit all coordinated to go with different SEC teams. I
condensed the posts into a round up for easy browsing
here,
in case you’re curious if your team made the cut.
But for today… I’m going to stick with what I know. An
orange and blue tailgate it is!
This Sweet Potato, Fontina, and Pecorino Flatbread with
Rosemary & Honey is a snack that no one will be able to turn down. Sweet
and savory, it’s bound to become a favorite for game days {or any day}! If the
boys turn up their noses at it because it’s so pretty, they’ll be missing out.
You, on the other hand, will be happy there’s more for the girls!
The flavors of fall shine through in this amazing Apple Pie Bourbon Sweet Tea Cocktail! I know, it’s a mouthful… but it’s worth every syllable. Spiced apple cider syrup lends a sweet and familiar taste to this twist on sweet tea. Don’t be fooled… this baby packs a punch with the addition of bourbon! {Not a drinker? No worries! Just sub out the bourbon for some extra apple cider.}
Whoever you root for, I hope your game day is filled with food and fun! Go Team!
Thanks, Dianna! That duo looks mmm mmm, good. To try her recipes, click "read more" below!
