Superbowl Tailgate in your Backyard

Football and tailgating belong in the same sentence. They are a way of life and when lived together they can create some stories that last a lifetime. So, don't let the Eagles loss to the Cardinals two weeks ago get you down. Enjoy the Superbowl this Sunday, which kicks off a little after 6:15PM and can be seen on NBC. It doesn't matter who you are rooting for or how cold it is, Tailgate Philly is going to provided the perfect way for you to enjoy the game and have a great tailgate.



Supplies:
Just like for Wingbowl, a tent or tarp is needed to keep the wind and cold out of the fun. Along with the shelter you will need a space heater. If you do not want to buy one, go to Home Depot or Lowes and rent a stand heater and propane tank. This will keep you and your guest very warm.

Also, get some balloons and such. These will add a positive vibe to your tailgate.



Food:
We suggest keeping it simple for such a big game. BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone. Throw a little chicken on the grill too, this will add some variety to your dinner. Along with the main dish, sides of potato salad, cole slaw, pickles, and of course, ketchup and mustard are going to be needed. And what is a good BBQ without figure food like chips, pretzels, etc. All of these can be found at any supermarket. We recommend ACME, which has the best prices in our opinion.


For dessert, I recommend a recipe we use a lot for our own tailgates. It is a Football Field cake, provided by CD Kitchen.



Ingredients:
2 cups cold milk1 package (4-serving size)
jell-o chocolate flavor instant pudding & pie filling1 package (12 oz.)
pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cup chopped candy bars1 tub (12 oz.)
cool whip whipped topping,
thawed,divided chocolate sprinkles


Directions:
Pour cold milk into bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk two minutes. Line bottom of 12x8-inch glass baking dish with cake cubes. Sprinkle with chopped candy bars. Top with pudding. Reserve one cup of the whipped topping. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding. Refrigerate one hour or until ready to serve. Pipe reserved whipped topping onto dessert to resemble end zones and large football in center of field. Fill in end zones and football with sprinkles.


Drinks:
Again, keep it simple. Get a case or two of beer, stuff to make mixed drinks (keep to your liking) and soda and water for the kids and drivers.

For those of you who have trouble setting a television outside, here are some helpful tips to make it easy and safe:
-Splice a cable wire from the closet television and run it outside, using a window to keep it off the ground.
-Make sure the wire going outside is water proof in case of rain, snow, or a spill.
-Always keep the television high off the group and the wires out of walkway. If this is unavoidable, inform your guest and mark it with tape.
-Double check everything before turning the TV on.


Enjoy the game and your tailgate!

Send us your pictures and we'll post a few to show our readers how you tailgate.

Wingbowl Food

Its right around the corner folks.

Wingbowl is this Friday and today Tailgate Philly will provide a recipe for a five minute meal everyone can enjoy. If you have a grill and a pan, making Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwiches are easy and a good morning meal. These are especially easy for parking lot cooking. All you need are the following ingredients.

Eggs
Bacon

Cheese

Bagels or Bread

Cooking Spray

Salt

Pepper

Ketchup (optional)

Scramble the egg and add to the toasted bagel or bread with the cooked bacon and one piece of cheese. Season the egg with salt and pepper and add ketchup for additional flavor if you prefer.

If that does not interest you, you can always make French Toast with those ingredients. Just bring some maple syrup with you.

Soak a piece of bread in a whipped egg and cook on both sides till golden brown in a pan. Add maple syrup for flavor.

If you are without a grill, you can do lunch meats in the morning. That is never a bad alternative.

Friday Tailgate Philly will set up the perfect tailgate for those people who plans to tailgate for the Superbowl up here in cold Philadelphia.

Wingbowl Drinks

With Wingbowl just 3 days away, now is a good time to start planning your drink list for your Wingbowl tailgate.


Again, it is going to be cold. So, below are recipes for two great hot alcoholic beverages. These recipes are provided by Drinkstreet.


Hot Irish Nut:
1 ounce Irish Cream
1 ounce Frangelico
1 ounce Amaretto
3 ounces Coffee
Pour into a coffee mug and fill with coffee


Café Amaretto:
1/2 ounce Amaretto
1/2 ounce Kahlua
4 ounces Coffee
Pour in a coffee mug and fill with hot coffee. Garnish with whipped cream.


If you are attending this event with people under the age of 21, regular hot chocolate or coffee or tea would work. Or you can try this really outstanding recipe for non-alcoholic hot apple cider from the Vermont Maple Foundation


Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider:
2 quarts apple cider
1 cup Pure Vermont Maple Syrup
1 stick cinnamon
A few whole cloves
Lemon slices, cut in half, for garnish

-Combine cider, syrup, cinnamon and cloves and heat thoroughly, but do not boil. Remove cloves and serve hot, garnished with a half lemon slice.


If weather is not a concern, a light beer or any mixed drink would be a good opinion because this event starts so early in the morning.

Tomorrow will be look at food for your Wingbowl tailgate.

Wingbowl is upon us

This is a great week for tailgating. It is Superbowl week down in sunny Florida and it is also 610 WIP Wingbowl 17 this Friday. For all of us who are still hurt over Eagles loss to the Cardinals last Sunday, Friday will be a great way to let it all go and watch fat men eat wings along side girls toughing out the cold, literally.

Wingbowl starts at 6AM and is held at the Wachovia Center. Wingbowl is a ticketed event and is sold out, but, if you are heading down, Tailgate Philly will help you all week to get ready for a great pregame to Wingbowl.

As of now, the weather for Friday morning is going to be cold. The Thursday over night temperature is going to be 21 degrees, according to weather.com. So, our first helpful tip is to bring a tent or trap with you to block and wind and keep the heat in while tailgating. With that, a space heater is also a good item to pack. These items can be picked up at any retail location.

Parking lots open at 4AM. Tomorrow Tailgate Philly will provide a list of great beverage (for the kids, too) to keep you warm and put you in the Wingbowl mood.