Tailgate in Style this Football Season with Florida Citrus Orange Juice!

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Are you ready for some football?!

Whether you’re ready for it or not, football season is back!

I was never incredibly big on football growing up. Now, that may have something to do with witnessing our high school’s quarterback smack himself in the head with the ball and still being viewed as the king of the school but that’s another story in itself. My family on the other hand is kind of nuts about it.

As far back as I can remember, there was the age old rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. There was a point in which I opted for the latter of the two to be “my team” just to spite the masses around me here in the northeast. Then, while living in Florida, the rivalry wasn’t so much in the NFL but rather local college football. We’d differentiate between one another on the grounds of whether you’re a Seminoles fan or part of the “Gator nation.” Again, I found myself associated with the latter part of that statement. Today, I’ve decided that I no longer have a team. Instead, I prefer individual players. Tom Brady and Eric Decker because, well, just yeah. You ladies know what I’m talking about. Then there is Joe Flacco and Devon Still (the recently re-signed Bengals player) because they were hometown kids. Then there’s Ron Dayne and Brian Dawkins because I met them. I could go on. While I no longer associate myself with any one particular team in regard to football, there is one thing that we can certainly all agree upon – tailgating!

Everyone loves tailgating!

It’s about so much more than just football. It’s the game, the family, the friends, the company, the food, the drinks – all of it!

When it comes to tailgating parties, I’m sure the same thoughts come to mind for just about everyone. Beer, wings, chips, pizza, burgers, and more beer, am I right? Well, since I’m known for being the one to mix things up (like wearing a Dallas jersey to watch an Eagles game!) let me give you all a new thought to ponder – orange juice. That’s right, I said orange juice.  Florida Orange Juice to be exact.

As a mom, making healthy choices for my family takes precedence no matter the occasion. Of course, with things like tailgating, the trend tends to be the greasier the better. However, take it from me, there is always a great way to mix things up.

Florida Orange Juice knows that burgers and wings tend to be the frontrunners in regard to food options for these crazy events we call tailgating and, instead of trying to change that, they’re on hand to enhance it! Can anyone say “marinade?!” For our own tailgates, we’ve almost always opted to marinate our meats well in advance and, more often than not, it’s some sort of BBQ-flavored concoction. While I still have a strong liking for these classic flavors, I’m all for trying a little change. And now, thanks to Florida Orange Juice, I can do exactly that.

Easy Tailgating Florida Orange Juice Marinade

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup of 100% Florida Orange Juice
• 1 tbsp. of lime juice
• 1 tbsp. of jerk seasoning
• 1 tsp. of minced ginger

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
2. Submerge chicken, steak, veggies, etc. in the marinade mixture.
3. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of three hours. For best results, marinate overnight.
4. Prepare food(s) as desired and enjoy!

 

Orange juice, particularly Florida Orange Juice has been a staple in our home for as long as I can remember. Ever since my very first road trip into Florida and stopping at the state’s welcome center for my very first taste of real orange juice, I never looked back. The difference? Florida Orange Juice is, in fact, REAL orange juice.

Incorporating 100% orange juice in your daily diet, either by enjoying an 8-ounce glad a day or by including OJ in your favorite recipes, can help you maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle and may help reduce the risk of certain diseases.

Everyone knows that orange juice is healthy for you but there is so much more to it than just that. You see, many orange juice options available today are made with added sugars and fats thus making it far less healthy when compared to the greatness that is Florida Orange Juice. My great-grandfather lived in Florida and, for me, my vision of orange juice came from his own backyard. Oranges picked fresh from the tree and squeezed into the perfect cup of deliciousness. That is the difference. THAT is Florida Orange Juice. And it is beyond wonderful.

One 8-ounce glass of Florida Orange Juice:

• Is an excellent source of Vitamin C, delivering more than 100% of the Daily Value
• Counts as one cup of fruit, according to the USDA MyPlate Fruit Group recommendations
• Serves as a good source of folate, thiamin, and also potassium, a mineral important for muscle function and nerve transmission
• Is free of fat, sodium, cholesterol, and added sugar

 

Add all of that greatness to some good, ol’ fashion, football fun and you have yourself a recipe for perfection! And the perfect tailgating party! Better yet, add in a little visit from THE Erin Andrews and you’re set!

Last month, Erin and Florida Orange Juice took over Herald Square in New York City to share the health benefits of 100% orange juice and incorporating it into fun family traditions (like tailgating), and they did so in grand fashion!

Erin, FOX Sports sportscaster, is a southern girl and attended college in Florida (Gator nation!) which makes her the perfect spokesperson to represent Florida Orange Juice (and football!). She is a gal who knows her sports and her beverages!

Just take a look!

The official hashtags for the event were #OJSelfie and #OJTailgate.

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Whether you’re celebrating on a grand scale much like the lovely Miss Erin Andrews or are kicking back in true tailgating fashion, you can easily incorporate the deliciousness of Florida Orange Juice into all of your favorite recipes in one form or another. In a marinade, part of a mixed beverage (like the Bartow Belle Cocktail), or a tall glass of the orange juice itself, you’re in for a fantastic football season this year. All you have to do is add OJ!

So, let me ask you this one more time…

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!