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by Chuck Zacharias Photography

Tailgating Tips for Tailgaters

Tailgating is an American tradition that can be dated back to the Civil War in the mid 1800â??s. People showed up with baskets of food to cheer on the Union soldiers by yelling â??Go Big Blue!â? Nowadays tailgating is saved for less extreme matchups with, some would say, equally dedicated fans. Football is normally the first event to come to mind when thinking of tailgating, but there are tailgate parties for concerts and other sporting events as well. The most common location for a tailgate party is in a parking lot. With modern technology, setting up a mobile kitchen is becoming easier and easier. Although tailgating is named from the use of a truck tailgate, having a truck is not a requirement for a great tailgate party. Buses, cars, vans, and even the occasional 18 wheeler can be used as a great tailgating vehicle. As long as the vehicle can be loaded down with various items for the party, itâ??s good to go. No matter what the cause or location for the party, there are some definite tailgate necessities to make the party work.

A party is not a party without food. Tailgaters usually chow down on picnic foods such as burgers, hot dogs, sausage and ribs. There are some who go to extremes, having their parties catered or serving dishes such as lobster, but picnic food is typically enough for the common tailgater. So it goes without saying that a grill is a necessity. The type and size of the grill is more of a personal choice. For the casual tailgater who may only tailgate a few times per season, a small charcoal or propane grill should be just enough. Itâ??s compact and portable, but it can also be used at home as well as at the party, which is going to be a bonus. For the diehard tailgater there are grills designed to attach to the back of the vehicle, this way you can just pull in, park, and fire up the grill. Some people even take grills big enough to feed a small army. Any grill that can be safely transported to the event will work. Although the most common form of cooking for these parties is grilling, some people have been known to bring smokers and deep fryers as well. With the main goal being cooked food, any means will work. Just plan to have the food cooked at least an hour and a half before the game starts.

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by chad davis

Boot Camp for New Dads Shares Tips for Celebrating Father’s Day

â??Most fathers believe the less complicated, the better. Guys arenâ??t really interested in spending a lot of money on Fatherâ??s Day in general so oftentimes, they choose activities that are outdoors and free,â? noted Bishop.

 

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