Tailgating Essentials

When it comes to the art of tailgating, most back- Cooking mitt - those utensils can get very hot
yard barbecue aficionados think they can't be beat.working over a grill
But just how good would they be if they had to- Cooking & dining needs - cups, plates, bowls,
hitch up that grill and take it on the road? It takes aspatula, tongs, pots and pans
special kind of cook and some special preparation to- Cork Screw - just in case you prefer wine to beer
be a true tailgating master.- Grill - Gas or charcoal, without it you lose.
While the practice of tailgating is most closelyWho wants cold cuts at a tailgate party? But not to
associated with football, the truth is that tailgatingworry, there is one company produces a grill that
parties take place at all kinds of events from baseballattaches to your trailer hitch and swings out when
games to NASCAR races. To aid revelers in theiryou want to use it thus eliminating the need to pack
comestible pursuits an entire industry has sprung upand unpack your grill or worry about leaving home
catering to support this mobile trade.without it.
Following is a short list of supplies that are a must for- Insect repellent - to stave off unwanted "creature"
all Tailgaters, beginners and old timers alike. Yourdiscomforts
special needs will either add to or subtract from this- Napkins, paper towels, tissues - no one wants to
list:be untidy
- Aluminum foil - for cooking, if needed, and for left- Seat cushions - some of those stadium seats are
over storagepretty hard
- Binoculars - just in case you are not in the front- Trash bags - always clean up after yourself
row- Tables, tablecloths, table weights - weights keep
- Camera - to capture those special moments beforeyour table from tipping
the action starts- Utensils - tongs, spatula, and a large fork for
- Can opener - you don't want to be caught withouthandling the main dish
one- Weather protection - sunscreen, layered clothing or
- Chairs - even grillers get wearyan umbrella, you need to check ahead on the
- Charcoal - for the gasless gangweather conditions and be prepared.