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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
CHIPS, DIP AND THE BOWL
Affordable party essentials for the big game
BY LUKE MORRIS
Imorris@kansan.com
Big-screen TV?
Check. Friends? Check. Seats? Check. Food and drink? That may be a problem. Buying refreshments for a Super Bowl XLII party may be a struggle for University students. After buying books for class and paying rent for an apartment, food for 15 friends will likely involve budgeting Fortunately, Super Bowl munchies can cost less than $25 with some smart shopping.
shopping.
THE BARE ESSENTIALS
John Stockemer, Wichita senior, said that the necessities of any Super Bowl watch party
were tortilla chips, salsa pretzels or Chex mix and beverages.
"You also need a half-time food." Stockemer said. "Pizzas, wings, or little smokies work best."
has the better price on Chex mix, three bags for $4, and frozen pizzas, five for $5.55. Other than water, the cheapest drink is Koolaid. Both stores sell four packets
"You also need a half-time food. Pizzas, wings, or little smokies work best."
Checkers, 2300 Louisiana
JOHN STOCKEMER Wichita Senior
of kool-aid for $1. Altogether,
the refreshments cost $23.05, and
after taxes the price is still
less than $25.
FOR LESS THAN $45
Those who have a little bit
StL, sells bags of off-brand tortilla chips for 99 cents. HyVee, 3504 Clinton Parkway, has a better deal on jars of salsa and queso, which cost $2.50 each. Stockemer said three jars would suffice for 15 people. HyVee also
more cash to spend on refreshments have more options. Many would opt to upgrade the beverage choice. Checkers offers lower prices on soda and beer. Twelve-packs of soda cost $2.49 each. Two would suffice. Or, if
Photo Illustrations by Taylor Miller/KANSAN
MARCIE MCCAUSLIN Hy Vee manager
"Pretzels seem to go bet-
super bowl snack prices
"We kind of plan in advance. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are our busiest days before the Super Bowl."
And if consumers make the switch to beer, Stock emer recommends switching the Chex mix with pretzels. At Checkers, a one-pound bag of pretzels costs $2.24.
Tortilla Chips $ .99 per bag
Salsa or Queso $2.50 per jar
Chex mix $3 for four bags
Pretzels $2.24 per bag
Frozen Pizzas $5.55 for five pizzas
Soda 24 cans for $4.28
Pizza rolls 40 count bag for $2.88
Beer $11.80 - $16.30 depending on brand
Popcorn $1.19 for three bags
guests don't mind Shasta brand soda. Checkers offers 24 cans for $4.28. Prices on 30-can packs of beer range from $11.80 to $16.30, depending on preference.
Hoy t's requirements apparently don't match that of many revelers.
ter with beer than chips or popcorn. Stockmer said.
sells packages of five bratwursts for $3.69. Hoyt also recommended adding some ground beef to the queso dip.
Hoyt suggests frying some hamburgers or bratwursts. Checker's sells ground beef as low as $1.68 per pound. VheVee
WHERE'S THE BEEF?
NO RUSH
"Meat usually isn't as popular as appetizers or finger foods for Super Bowl parties," McCauslin said.
Marcie McCaulin, manager of perishables at HyVee, said customers opted for other foods.
burden off the host and allow for a bigger variety of snacks and beverages.
cials."
Some would have problems with the absence of meat.
Stores will have plenty of snack supplies for even the last-minute buyers. McCauslin said that her store would be ready for the procrastinators.
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"You can get people to chip in if needed. Even make it B.Y.O.B if you need," Stockem said.
"We kind of plan in advance, McCauslin said. "Friday, Saturday and Sunday are our busiest days before the Super Bowl."
"You have to have meat at the Super Bowl. It's a requirement, said Dan Hoyt, Kansas alumnus. "Meat goes along with the Super Bowl beer and truck commer-
Another solution would be to ask each guest to bring a snack that he or she could share with everyone.
A TEAM EFFORT
—Edited by Nick Mangiaracina
Asking guests to help buy refreshments can take much of the
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