Theresa's Mixed Nuts: Tailgating
Showing posts with label Tailgating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tailgating. Show all posts

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Tailgating Done Right with Jersey Mike's!

This post is sponsored by Jersey Mike's but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.



With the return of the football season, we're welcoming the return of tailgating as well. We're pretty lucky to live a few blocks from the university, so when there is a home game, you're most likely going to find us parked on campus, rubbing elbows with fellow friends and fans alike. When there isn't a home game, we'll drive down to Mariah's university and partake in their football shindigs. It's a given that during the fall, Saturday is strictly for tailgating here.

Jersey Mike's


We all know that the best part of tailgating is the food! It always amazes me to see people who bring their grills, or even set up an entire working kitchen from their trucks, but this girl right here likes to keep the food good and simple. When I head to the game, I want to be footloose and fancy-free. I don't want to mess with slaving away in my kitchen all morning prepping tailgating food, or have to mess with lugging a grill to the game. When I return home for the night, I'm tired. I don't want to have to wash out the slow cooker or pots and pans. That's just too much work when you just want to have a day of fun with your friends, rooting for your team. That's why I'm kind of obsessed with Jersey Mike's catering.

Jersey Mike's


With Jersey Mike's catering, I can place my order online the night before the game, and it's ready for pick-up the next morning. I can just swing by Jersey Mike's on my way to the game and know that I've got a delicious spread that's going to thrill my friends and family. The best part is, I didn't have to lift a finger to put it together.

Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's



Using Jersey Mike's online catering service is as easy as it gets. Last weekend, I chose to order Subs By The Box, which feeds 10 people. With this option, I could choose 4 different sandwich options, so I could offer a wide variety to our tailgating guests. Because my guests all have different dietary needs, I really appreciate that I can customize each sandwich pick, like leaving off the oils, adding pickles, or getting gluten-free bread for my friends who have a gluten intolerance.

Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's


In addition to their scrumptious sub sandwiches, Jersey Mike's also has a good variety of sides and beverages to round out your tailgating needs. I added several bags of chips, a cookie tray, and bottles of water and tea, so the only thing I had to do as far as putting the tailgating meal together was dump a bag of ice into the cooler. Does it really get any easier than that?

Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's


When we don't need to feed as many people, Jersey Mike's also offers Subs by the Bag and Personalized Lunchboxes. I like the personalized lunchboxes for when we're tailgating out of town, since we don't need to feed a crowd. We can just order for our individual needs and hit the road.

Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's

The cold subs and sides that we get from Jersey Mike's catering menu are perfect to take along to your tailgate, picnic, or family road trip.

Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's

If you're looking to do tailgating done right, make sure you bookmark Jersey Mike's website for your catering needs. Your guests will love the tasty food, and you'll love the ease and convenience of not having to stress yourself out over meal prep and cleanup. Be sure to make Jersey Mike's a part of your team for your next tailgating or picnic needs.

Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's


What's your favorite sandwich from Jersey Mike's?

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Tailgating Done Right With Rubbermaid

*Disclosure- I received the mentioned product courtesy of the sponsor for the purpose of this review. All opinions are genuine, based on my experience with the product, and have not been influenced by promotional items.


Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!? We definitely are! We live right around the corner from Notre Dame, so tailgating and hosting football parties is what we do best around here. Saturday was a home game, so excitement was really in the air in our area. It's always so fun to see everyone dressed up in team colors, good nature bantering with rivals, and let's not forget one of the most important parts of tailgating before the game: The Food! Whether we are hosting at home or hitting the road, we always make sure we have enough good eats on hand. One of the most important things about food is finding proper storage to keep it fresh and safe for transportation. That's why I have been a fan of the Rubbermaid brand for years. They have every product that I need to help keep my food the life of the party!

Rubbermaid

The Rubbermaid Party Platter allows me to pack up finger foods and dips and safely transport them in a lightweight, yet durable container to our tailgate adventures. If features:
  • A leak-proof, Twist & Seal lid that secures dips and prevents spills 
  • An outer lid that snaps onto the platters base for a tight seal and secure transportation
  • A removable dip container that stays chilled in a cooler or reheats in a microwave 
  • A divided platter base that keeps food separated
  • Is BPA free and dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe



My favorite feature has to be the twist and seal container that keeps my dips secure. We just made my favorite Queso Blanco Dip this weekend and paired it with crisp veggies. Is was so delish!

Queso Blanco Dip

Ingredients:

8 ounces White American Cheese, cut into small cubes
1/8 cup diced green chilies
1 chopped jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup cold water

Directions: Add all ingredients to a heavy bottom sauce pan. Heat on medium heat until cheese is melted and all ingredients are blended. Serve immediately with chips or veggies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

*Reheat in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each until it reaches a creamy consistency.


We love to store our leftovers in Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids™ containers. The lids in this food storage system snap together and snap to the bottom of their matching container, ensuring the right lid is always at your fingertips! The containers all nestle together perfectly, so they don't ever take up a ton of room in my cupboards when not in use. I do like how they stack nicely, so I can always find what I am looking for quickly in my refrigerator.


  • Lids snap together and to container bases so you can always find the right lid
  • Graduated sized containers nest for compact storage
  • One lid fits multiple bases
  • Square shape for optimal space utilization
  • Microwave / Freezer / Dishwasher Safe
  • Thick, durable container walls for everyday use
  • Bases and Lids are BPA FREE

Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids

Rubbermaid

Rubbermaid definitely has me covered for game day food storage and transportation! If you would like to learn more about these products, check out the Rubbermaid website. Additionally, stay up to day on new products and promotions by following along on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

What's your favorite game day snack?