That's Pinteresting Thursday...TAILGATING Edition

It's true what they say, football is a religion in the South, especially in the great state of Alabama! My Alabama/Auburn fan friends already have their fall calendars set, and, yes, it revolves around who they are playing and where!  And, all those games you can be sure, center around where and with whom you are tailgating!  Tailgating has been elevated into a true art form, and has even trickled down to high school games.  So, football fans, here you go.  A collection of yummalicious recipes and fan favorite decor to get your tailgating started right!

Menu:  ham biscuits with mustard butter, beef tenderloin sandwiches with flavored butters, and mini muffalettas (Those beef tenderloin sandwiches remind me of the yummy ones at Taziki's in Birmingham!  YUMM!)

                    

white pizza dip,  blue cheese bacon dip, buffalo chicken dip (A favorite with all my teacher friends--someone usually brings it to at least one faculty potluck during the year!)

      

Italian skewers, guacamole on a stick, and fruit skewers  (Food on a stick is SO MUCH FUN!)


             


cupcakes, brownies, mini pumpkin pies

   

Cajun lemonade or Spiked Sweet Tea


                                                                             

And for a little festive decor....I've heard stories of tailgating on the campus of Ole Miss---involving caterers, interior designers, event planners.  What a FUN job THAT would be?!?!

                                                                                                                   

Then, for regular fans like me...cute cupcake toppers, football decorated utensil holders, and a cute pennant banner!

                 

I found these cute "Real Girls Tailgate in Pearls" tumblers at Go Chic in Foley, AL.
 http://shopgochic.com/view/?id=250#  Their site has CU-UTE game day decor!!!!

 

I couldn't post about football without a shout out to my team!  GOOOOOOO 'Noles!!!

                                                                                                                      
Check out my Tailgating Pinterest Board:  http://pinterest.com/leanncox/tailgating/  I will be adding to it as the fall gets into full swing!  Have a favorite tailgating tip, recipe, or decor idea?  Comment below!!!!