Question on tailgating food etiquette.
Question on tailgating food etiquette. Thu, 10/15/2009 - 9:17am
This has haunted me for some time now. We've always tried to prepare an entree that involves devouring the flesh of that week's opponent. For example, this week we plan to do "Baby Razorback Ribs". Is this correct, or am I inadvertantly showing homage to said opponent? And, what do you do if the current week's foe is not edible, like a Vol or a Commodore (although I suppose something involving a commode would be appropriate)? Would preparing some sort of a gator dish be considered a faux-pas, or is this acceptable as long as it's eaten with an attitude of respect? What about "Tebown" steaks? Help! I'm confused and about ready to go with carrot sticks and celery!
Thu, 10/15/2009 - 6:31pm
#2
Last night at our GT meeting, I mentioned doing "Razorback Ribs"as well, and I believe that's what we're doing! Good thinking.... We also thought of doing Pigs in Blankets, and calling them "Hogs in Blankets" or something.. "Gator born, Gator bred, and when I die I'll be Gator dead"
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 1:47am
#3
I always like to fix my favorite Tebow dogs,a smoked sausage between a steamy bun.
Tue, 11/17/2009 - 12:18am
#5
wow That one does'nt have the gutz to even admit who he likes, he just hates the Gators. I'm betting another sad vol fan or maybe Miami.
Sun, 12/06/2009 - 5:08pm
#7
...And that is a great example of what NOT to do when you're trying to honor some tailgator etiquette. Mr. "bendover," I'm really thinking you should reconsider your username, seeing as your dick's so small no one can feel it.
Sun, 12/06/2009 - 10:11pm
#9
Just another worthless Gator hater with no team to love. They hate Fla more than they love there oan team, who they won't oan up to. Sad, I would rather see my Gators loose fighting, than deny who they are! Grow a backbone! |
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Ooooh, the joys of planning a tailgate menu. It's one of my favorite things to do (menu-planning...not tailgating. Because it's just still to GD hot for me here in FL.) And I will tell you, it's absolutely acceptable to prepare a Gator themed dish respectfully. Other options I like to consider are orange-and-blue options (like an orange-and-blue burger, topped with, perhaps hot sauce and blue cheese?)
Your Razorback ribs sound delish (and I'm a little jealous I didn't think of that myself!) But if the opponent doesn't have a clear-cut culinary reference, I turn to cuisine that is traditional to the city the opponent is from (ie, for Tennessee, we did blonde brownies called Layla's, after Kiffin's wife, and topped them with a Tennessee Whiskey glaze, etc.) For Tennessee, we also did Kiffin's A Jerk Chicken Kabobs; you can always use your dish's name as an opportunity to give the opponent an extra dig. :)
We're lucky in the South to have so many different culinary options! Cajun fare for LSU, Carolina BBQ, dry-rub ribs for Vanderbilt, GA Peach Cobbler, Mississipi Mud Pie.... the possibilities really are endless! As long as you're creative with your dishes and are having fun with it- because tailgating is all about fun!
But when in doubt (as I sometimes am) I turn to my Tailgating Bible- The Tailgating Cookbook, found here at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Tailgating-Cookbook-Recipes-Big-Game/dp/0811846059
They even have a Tailgate Thanksgiving (and since we're playing the Seminole Indians that weekend, I think celebrating Thanksgiving at the tailgate is beyond symbolic!)
Hope that helps! Go Gators!