August 2010

Creating a Contextual Tailgating Menu

by nixforsix on August 31, 2010

in drinking,links,tailgating guide,tailgating recipes

fried gator

Cherokee Distributing has a post with some standard tailgating tips. But most importantly they supplied a sample tailgating menu based on their opponent’s local fare and/or mascots. This is a good example of how you can diversify your offerings beyond fried chicken, burgers, etc.

You can also pick food styles and beverages that fit your tailgate whether they celebrate the home team or represent your opponent. That way you can try new things and enjoy some variety throughout the season. Here are some festive menu ideas for the first five big games the Vols will face this season:

  • Sept. 11 – vs. Oregon – in Knoxville – When the Ducks come to town, face the challenge head on by preparing grilled duck breast. To top it off, serve with Duck-Rabbit Amber Ale.
  • Sept. 18 – vs. Florida – in Knoxville – There’s only one thing to serve when playing the University of Florida, and that’s fried Gator tail. In celebration of the Orange and Blue crew coming to town, sip on a Blue Moon garnished with an orange slice.
  • Oct. 2 – vs. LSU – in Baton Rouge, La. – Whether you travel down to Louisiana or enjoy the game from home, the LSU showdown calls for a celebration of Cajun food. Prepare some spicy jambalaya – a yummy, hearty tailgating dish – and serve it with Abita Purple Haze, brewed in Abita Springs, just north of New Orleans.
  • Oct. 9 – vs. Georgia – in Athens, Ga. – When the Vols play the Bulldogs, it’s a classic rivalry that calls for a classic tailgating staple: hotdogs. But, why not mix it up and serve “Sloppy Dawgs” – in honor of how you may hope the opposing team will play! And with new UT Head Coach Derek Dooley returning to his hometown to coach against his law school alma mater – and where his dad Vince Dooley was legendary football coach for 25 years – pick up the Shiner Family Reunion variety pack for the occasion.
  • Oct. 23 – vs. Alabama – in Knoxville – When the Crimson Tide rolls in to Tennessee, it’s time to break out the barbeque. If you want to sample authentic Tide fare, order some Dreamland Bar-b-que sauce from the Tide’s hometown of Tuscaloosa. But, if you want to stay loyal to Big Orange Country, try the delicious sauces from local restaurants Calhoun’s, Sweet P’s BBQ and Soul House, Buddy’s bar-b-q or Dead End BBQ. Enjoy the southern staple with Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, a fun twist on the South’s favorite drink.

(photo by jasonlam)

Tagged as: beer, tennessee

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The Fallout of UGA’s North Campus Tailgating Ban

by nixforsix on August 30, 2010

in tailgating chronicles


We’re a little behind on seeing this story, but apparently the scarcity of gameday parking in Athens is raising tempers before the season even starts. With the ban of real tailgating on North Campus, fans are left to look for new areas to set up their tents, grills, and tvs. One option would seemingly be for fraternity alumni to park at their old house. The Alpha Epsilon Pi House sits relatively close to Sanford Stadium on River Rd. To deal with the new demand for parking the current brothers sent an announcement out to alumni notifying them that the house “will be charging $20 for individual games and $105.00 for the entire season parking pass. It will be first come first serve by who gets their money back to me first”. A certain alum took issue with this.

Would you explain what gives you the right to charge the alumni money to park at the frat house that was ours before it was yours? Are you trying to blatantly fuck us over? Or do you sincerely think we are stupid enough say, “Hey! That’s a swell deal you got there!”

And really that was probably the tamest part of the letter. So you have the outraged Alum who drops some disturbing references vs. the ungrateful current brothers who also leaked the story to Deadspin (you should read the whole thing). You could probably throw blame either way, but I think we all realize that Michael Adams is the real enemy.

Tagged as: georgia

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Asparagus with Wasabi Mayo Dip Recipe

by nixforsix on August 27, 2010

in tailgating recipes


This is a really easy to make appetizer that can be prepared the night before tailgating. The recipe comes from Epicurious

Asparagus with Wasabi Mayonnaise Dip

Ingredients:
3 lb thin to medium Asparagus, trimmed
1 cup Mayonnaise
4 teaspoons Soy Sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Wasabi Paste or Powder (add more for spicier result)

Directions:
Blanch asparagus in 2 batches in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 1 minute. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.

Whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, and wasabi paste until sugar is dissolved. Serve asparagus with dip.

Enjoy saying WASABI

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Tailgating DOs and DONT’s

by nixforsix on August 26, 2010

in links,rules of tailgating,tailgating guide

Staying on the topic of our 10 Time Tested Tailgating Tips, Kegs ‘n Eggs has a list of Tailgating DO’s and DON’Ts. A sample:

DO: Bring a football. If you didn’t know that, “DO” punch yourself in the groin.

DON’T: Making food “the” priority versus a good stomach base is a classic mistake. 1) Don’t buy some vintage/expensive meat that you make at family gatherings. And 2) Eating too much can take out a good chunk of the day due to heartburn.

DO: Dress Code Ethics: I am open when it comes to apparel. Old school helmets, obscene outfits, etc – but make sure you’re built to sustain the weather. Too much clothing can be deadly early on in the football season so be wary.

DON’T: Please God don’t go shirtless. We get it, you have a 6-pack. Now, kindly go fail miserably hitting on freshmen talent and fade away into the tailgating oblivion. There’s no room for this kind of DON’T.

DO: Know your fight songs, people. Holding up one arm and mumbling might seem like your fitting in, but I’ll target you from a mile away.

DON’T: Puking isn’t a topic people like, but we’re not afraid. There’s nothing wrong with sneaking off somewhere and taking care of business if you have to. If you do take this route, DON’T act like you’re God afterwards and don’t go into lame mode.

DO: On that note, gum is a always a good idea.

(HT: tailgatingideas.com)

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by nixforsix on August 25, 2010

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If you haven’t seen it yet, check out Chad Gibbs’ look at the last decade of the . It’s pretty damn funny and nostalgic. Chad also has a new book out called Check out a taste of the link below

Tagged as: alabama, arkansas, Auburn, florida, georgia, kentucky, louisiana state, mississippi state, ole miss, south carolina, tennessee, vanderbilt

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