The Southern Tailgating Cookbook

A Game-Day Guide for Lovers of Food, Football, and the South

By Taylor Mathis | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

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.

Editions of The Southern Tailgating Cookbook

Hardcover
ISBN 9781469610627
Paperback
ISBN 9781469699059
EBook
ISBN 9781469610634
PDF
ISBN 9798890844132

Read an Excerpt

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Southern Tailgating Cookbook about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Southern Tailgating Cookbook?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks > National and regional cuisine / Cuisine of specific cultures or peoples

Where can I read a sample of The Southern Tailgating Cookbook?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469610627

How long is The Southern Tailgating Cookbook and how many pages does it have?

The Southern Tailgating Cookbook has 240 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Southern Tailgating Cookbook?

Taylor Mathis

Who is the Publisher of the book The Southern Tailgating Cookbook?

The University of North Carolina Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Southern Tailgating Cookbook is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469610627) and paperback(ISBN 9781469699059) and ebook(ISBN 9781469610634) and pdf(ISBN 9798890844132)

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