Tips & Tricks

It took an army of food – and helpers – to pull off the Pillsbury Dome. Here are a few tricks we picked up that made the build go a little bit smoother.

Tip 1

To help the players stay upright on the field, trim off the bottoms of the Crescent dogs.

Tip 2

Plastic magazine holders (available at office supply stores) work really well to keep snacks in the stands.

Tip 3

To pipe details onto players or the field, fill a resealable plastic bag with mustard, cream cheese or sour cream and cut a small section off one of the corners.

Tip 4

Use toothpicks to hold the sandwiches together. The ones with colored frills at the top will warn your guests they're there.

Tip 5

Use a disposable foil tray to hold the dips for the field.

Tip 6

Want to keep your field looking green? Mix a little lime or lemon juice into the guacamole before putting it in the tray.

Tip 7

When putting together the snackadium, add the dry snacks first, then the cooked foods and finish up by putting the dips on the field.