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Tailgate Party Cookbook

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If you're interested in picking up a few new recipes for neighborhood BBQ's, then by all means, don't let my review affect your decision to get this book. HOWEVER, if you are interested in getting this book to learn of a few new recipes for tailgating...TRUE tailgating...then I implore you to look elsewhere.

As an avid tailgater, having personally organized numerous tailgates at several different venues, I've got to say that Ms. Smith's book is an embarrassment to the art. How do I know? Well, after leafing through the book, there was one word that kept popping up in just about every recipe: bake. Let's just randomly flip through the book now and see what pops up. Page 39, "Bake 2 hours covered at 350 degrees." Page 12, "Bake one hour at 350 degrees." Now any TRUE tailgater knows that you can't possibly bake something the day of the game, wrap it up, drive 1, 2 maybe 3 hours to the stadium, wait in line to park, and then find/setup your tailgate, and STILL EXPECT YOUR FOOD TO BE WARM. Oh, wait, I guess we'll be baking it AT the tailgate, right? It's a mockery to the art, and it disgusts me. I'm willing to bet she's never even been to a tailgate!

Bottom line, I was supremely disappointed when this book arrived. Don't get me wrong, good for new neighborhood BBQ recipes - misleading when it comes to tailgating. I was hoping to learn of a few new tricks to tighten up my tailgating skills. What I got, however, was a bunch of common recipes that I'll probably never use. Fortunately, it was only $6, but I urge you not to make the same mistake.

The TAILGATE PARTY COOKBOOK, by Kris Smith from Honolulu Hawaii, is packed full of over 100 quick and easy recipes that are perfect for events that require a portable feast. Recipes such as teriyaki roll-ups, crab/potato/macaroni salad and chocolate cream cheese cupcakes are some of my favorites. Marilyn Sears Spokane, Washington

This cookbook offers everything from beverages to desserts. The recipes are sure to please the guest at any party.

Great book when you need a recipe that's inexpensive, delicious and guaranteed to be a hit at any party