Inside Tailgating
For the love of play and sport.
Do you like chocolate? Thought so. Traditionally, chocolate hasn’t been a huge tailgating food, especially in warmer weather that turns candy bars into sticky — but tasty — mud. Everybody drools when that Golden Corral chocolate fountain commercial comes on TV, but a chocolate fountain at a tailgate? Yes indeed! Nostalgia Electrics now sells a …
The 54th running of the Daytona 500 takes place Sunday, and if you’re heading to Daytona Beach for the fun-filled, action-packed weekend, here are four things to get you ready for all the race action. 1) PLENTY TO DO If you’re hanging around the Daytona Beach for an extended period of time, there is much …
The Daytona 500 starts up on Sunday, and if you’re a huge fan of the fast cars and fast drivers, NASCAR.com has a perfect way for you to get closer to the action. The Track Scan Pocket Edge II.V Scanner allows any fan to hear all the strategies (plus other comedic banter) spoken between crew …
The NASCAR season starts its engines Sunday for the Daytona 500. All drivers will be chasing defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Tony “Smoke” Stewart. Below is an outstanding, yet simple recipe from the three-time points champion nicknamed “Smoke” among his wide throng of fans. This recipe called Smoke’s Shrimp makes 4-to-6 servings. Enjoy the racing …
If you’re heading to Daytona Beach this weekend for Sunday’s big race on Sunday, you’ll surely remember to bring plenty of food and beer. But although the temperatures will barely reach 80 degrees, that’s still plenty hot enough to get a sunburn, especially if you are a follicle-challenged man with more skin than hair on …
We’re just one week away from the Daytona 500. And if there’s one thing you’ll find at Daytona (that is, in addition to perfect weather, beautiful women and racecars), it’s beer. Daytona 500 tailgaters love to party, and they love their beer. And now there’s a brand new contraption making beer drinking even more fun …
Chalk isn’t always thought of in a positive light. Being chalky (i.e. choosing all the favored teams and no underdogs) is not the best way to make friends in the office pool. When a food is described as having a chalky aftertaste, that’s never a good thing. And is there any noise worse than nails …
Are you looking to bust out that deep fryer? Do you have some leftover beer from football season. If you answered yes to these two questions, try out this tremendous recipe for the perfect tailgate appetizer below. And when you eat them, you can repeat the only funny line in Caddyshack II: “Did you ever …
OK. Your tailgate is coming up and you’ve got your grill, utensils, food, beverages, team flag, canopy, face paint and Cornhole boards so you’ve got it all, right? But what about the tunes? To make sure you never forget the music, you need a JAMBOX wireless portable speaker. The JAMBOX, made by Jawbone, bills itself …
The greatest inventions of all-time are ones that permanently change your method for performing a task. Hopefully the following device does NOT fit this criteria in your world. The RC Cooler is a battery-operated, remote control ice chest that travels up to 50 feet with the push of a button. If you cannot walk 50 …
As much as most tailgaters love meat, it’s not always the most palatable food when you start your tailgate party at 9:00 in the morning. Pancakes, bacon and eggs are great breakfast foods, but preparing them really isn’t conducive to an outdoor grill-based bash. But what about donuts? Sure you can stop off at the …
Let’s face it, the practice of purchasing alcohol at a sporting event is no fun. Unless you’re sitting in the expensive seats with vendors walking by every few plays, it is a huge pain to find the nearest beer stand and wait in line for 20 minutes to get a couple of overpriced, flat beers. …
The biggest rivalry in men’s college basketball takes place on Wednesday night when the Duke University Blue Devils visit the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. With campuses separated by just eight miles, these two basketball powerhouses have combined for nine national championships and 33 Final Four appearances. The rivalry began in 1920 and Wednesday …
With all the amazing football tailgates in the world, sometimes it’s easy to forget the actual football event that is taking place on that day. This is especially true if you’ve had too much to drink, or follow the comical Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise. But one handy tailgating tool will never let you forget that …
Any shmoe can grab a case of Keystone cans at the local 7-Eleven, but if you have a crowd that really likes the taste of beer, check out the Krups and Heineken BeerTender. For the lovers of draught beer (or draft beer, if you prefer), this is as good as it gets for a home …
Wherever you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, chances are pretty excellent that there will be some kind of chip-based snack served as an appetizer. Whether the chip hails from the Tos family of snacks — Tostitos, Doritos or Fritos — or whether it’s a healthier version like pita chips or Sun Chips, something crunchy …
There is still one more week to go until the Super Bowl, but at least there is some football to watch during the bye week, the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl. This friendly exhibition of the league’s greatest players — minus Patriots and Giants stars of course — takes place at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, HI. …
Whether or not you’re voting for Romney, one thing all Americans can agree upon is the need for a good Mitt to tailgate with in the cold weather. Heat Factory makes the perfect finger protector for those cold grilling days. The Pop Top Mitt with Liner comes with a hand warmer that fits perfectly into …
In winter tailgates, you need more than just a workable grill. For those of you that want to fire up soups, stews or piping-hot beverages, you must have a workable stove top burner. In terms of portability and convenience, look no further than Coleman’s PerfectFlow InstaStart Fold N Go 2-Burner Stove. These burners aren’t big …
Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis is still nearly two weeks away, but it’s never too early to start preparing for the Big Game. This week we take a look at a recipe for a true Indiana state delicacy, Hoosier Fried Chicken. The total cook time in a cast-iron skillet for this recipe is about 45 …
The art of smuggling is usually frowned upon in society, especially when that item is drug-related or jewel encrusted. But nobody seems to mind if the goods one is smuggling consist of alcohol and the person getting duped is the Event Staffer at the local stadium. Flasks and pouches of all kinds have been invented …
The New England Patriots are back in the AFC Championship Game, as they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon with the winner advancing to Super Bowl XLIV. The weather in Foxborough is not going to be too terrible, as there is only a slight chance of snow. But still, 32 degrees at 3:30 p.m. …
The cold weather is here to stay, but don’t let below-freezing temperatures ruin your tailgate. Instead of bundling up with eight layers of shirts that ride up your back, treat your body to the comfort of a walking sleeping bag. The Selk’bag is made from the same nylon exterior and polyester interior of most sleeping …
With all the tailgate-centric gadgets available, it has become pretty easy for any schmoe to whip up a decent tailgating meal. But if you want to step up to the level of a true grillmaster, you need to be able to cook your beef, poultry and seafood at just the right temperature. Because nothing ruins …
