You can find the original Blue Guy, a blend of vodka and blue BAM! Energy drink, at Kam’s in Champaign. Our version substitutes a locally available blue energy drink, and adds a little orange wedge for that Illini blue-and-orange feel.
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These Cranberry-Pumpkin Muffins feature one of Illinois top products, canned pumpkin, perfect for a fall treat.
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Cozy Dog Drive-In in Springfield, Il claims to be the first to put a corn dog on a stick. If you have a place nearby that makes corn dogs from scratch and deep fries them, by all means, invite those puppies to your party! (Ours came from Edzo’s Burger Shop in Evanston, IL.) Most of us will have to settle for a frozen version.
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Side: Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Main: Carolina-Style Hot Dog
Dessert: Tarheel Pie
Cocktail: Coach K Breeze
Appetizer: Hot Virginia Dip
Main: Ham & Biscuits with Apple Butter
Dessert: Peanut Pie
Cocktail: Whiskey Sour
Alabama plays Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game
(Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8pm Eastern on ESPN)
Appetizer: Alabama Firecrackers
Main: Pulled Pork with White Barbecue Sauce
Dessert: Caramel Pecan Pie
Cocktail: Yellow Hammer Slammer
Washington plays Ohio State in the Rose Bowl
(January 1, 2019 at 5:00pm Eastern on ESPN)
Side: Sesame Noodle Salad
Main: Authentic Seattle Hot Dog
Dessert: Apple Cinnamon Cake
Cocktail: Coffee Old Fashioned
Clemson plays Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl
(December 29, 2018 at 4:00pm Eastern on ESPN)
Appetizer: Pimento Cheese
Main: Chipotle-Orange Chicken Legs
Dessert: Orange Creamsicle Cake
Cocktail: Tiger Tangerine Margarita