The Southern Tailgating Cookbook - by Taylor Mathis (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"The Southern Tailgating Cookbook helps satisfy all your culinary tailgate needs."--Houston Press

"A compilation of traditions and inspirations Mathis collected while on the road meeting, eating with, and celebrating with some of the nation's most diehard collegiate fans."Creative Loafing

"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

"For the hardcore, college logo tent crowd to the pop the trunk and take out one thing to eat tailgaters, Mathis provides an array of options."--Durham Herald-Sun

"If you're looking for a gift for the tailgater in your life, this book is sure to be a hit."--Tailgater Magazine

"Mathis does a great job of capturing the spirit of football tailgating and tells the story well."--National Barbecue News

"The perfect gift book for sports fans."--WFAEats

"There's tailgating. And then there's tailgating. . . . Here are recipes to get your season started."--Chicago Tribune

"THE (cook)book on tailgating in the South."--Our State

"Whether you're at the stadium or watching on TV, kick off your next game day with these high scoring recipes."--People Country

About the Author

Taylor Mathis is a passionate fan of all college athletics and resides in Greensboro, North Carolina.