The Southern Tailgating Cookbook: A Game-Day Guide for Lovers of Food, Football, and the South

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According to tailgating enthusiast Taylor Mathis, "You'll understand why a game day in the South is unlike any other" when you read this cookbook. Mathis traveled across twelve states to document the favorite foods and game-day traditions embraced by thousands of fans at colleges and universities throughout the football-crazy South. Featuring 110 vibrant recipes inspired by Mathis's tailgating tours, The Southern Tailgating Cookbook is chock-full of southern football culture, colorful photographs of irresistible dishes from simple to extravagant, and essential preparation instructions. Recipes cover a full day of dishes, with meals for every taste. From Chicken-Sweet Potato Kabobs to Zesty Arugula and Kale Salad to Deep-Fried Cookie Dough, there is something for every fan. Mathis also serves up day-before checklists, advice on packing for a tailgate, food safety information, and much more. His entertaining rundowns on unique southern football traditions--from fans' game-day attire and hand signals to the music of the marching bands--are sure to lift both seasoned and novice tailgaters to greater heights of tailgate pleasure. Reviews: [The] deep-fried cookie dough balls are sure to steal the show, whether at a game or in the comfort of your own home.--TheDailyMeal.com Whatever your style and level of loyalty, Mathis suggests a few good ways to show off your team spirit on game day.--American Profile The Southern Tailgating Cookbook helps satisfy all your culinary tailgate needs.--Houston Press Not only are there recipes ranging from drinks and appetizers to main meals and desserts, there are also sections of helpful hints to those fans venturing out on away games.--The State The range of ingredients and food types is impressive. . . . [Mathis] is an avid football fan and that passion is clearly demonstrated in this impressive cookbook.--Tennessee Libraries Anybody who thinks an autumn tailgate party is another excuse for fried chicken and potato salad needs to score a copy of The Southern Tailgating Cookbook. . . . Armchair football fans will get the same kick out of hearty, high-flavored food cooked in the kitchen or patio and served to the crowd clustered around that monster HDTV.--Southern Pines Pilot [A] culinary kickoff.--South Park Magazine The (cook)book on tailgating in the South.--Our State Magazine Mathis does a great job of capturing the spirit of football tailgating and tells the story well.--National Barbecue News There's tailgating. And then there's tailgating. . . . Here are recipes to get your season started.--Chicago Tribune About the Author: Mathis is passionate, enthusiastic, and sincere about the art of tailgating in the South. A colorful read--including college football lore and traditions--with recipes carefully selected for the avid (or novice) tailgater.--Elizabeth Sims, co-author of Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen