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The NFL is the most successful professional sport. The league's secret to success is sound business practices like revenue sharing and a salary cap. These policies have created parity on the field and in the boardroom. Because of the collective approach of the league, a small-town team like the Green Bay Packers has just as much chance of getting into the playoffs--and succeeding financially--as big-market teams in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.
But in 2006, a faction of entrepreneurial owners led by maverick Washington Redskins executive Dan Synder proposed changes to the league finance and revenue models that many fear will upset this near-perfect system. They are creating alternative revenue sources, such as stadium-naming rights, local sponsorships, radio and television deals, pre-game and post-game clubs. These owners are arguing that revenue they generate locally--outside of the normal NFL model--should be theirs to keep. Other owners worry this would dash the league's parity like Major League Baseball, where big-market teams like the New York Yankees flourish and small-market teams like the Milwaukee Brewers flounder.
This critical battle for the future of America's most popular sport has opened a wide rift between owners. Tailgating, Sacks, and Salary Caps offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the league and examines the maverick owners whose ideas could have lasting repercussions for the players, owners, coaches, and ultimately the fans.
Customer Reviews:
good facts but not much fun.......2007-04-23
This book serves as a functional primer for NFL fans eager to learn the history of the NFL from a business and organizational perspective. However, the author falls short of providing any sort of novel and intellectually-stimulating critical analysis of the league. The writing style is so formulaic and dry that it quickly grates on the reader. Bottom line: this book does great with recounting facts and providing a detailed overview of the NFL's history as a business, enough to make me glad I'd read it. But it wasn't a very enjoyable read.
As a diehard NFL fan, I was thrilled to find out about this book because I'd been looking for a book that 1) would explore the NFL history from a business and organizational perspective 2) would provide independent, critical analysis of the NFL and 3) would do so with intellectual flair, rigor, and creativity.
Having read the book, I now feel that I have an understanding and appreciation for the business and organizational history of the NFL. Yost does a good job highlighting the key business decisions and agreements that have shaped the NFL into the organization it is today, and weaving personal profiles of relevant managers, commissioners, and television producers.
He also has a knack for writing in easily digestible tidbits. Each chapter is broken down into smaller, clearly delineated sections, which helped keep the pace of the book moving forward.
These sections were important for me, because I found his writing style to be grating after a few chapters. He tends to write sections and paragraphs following a simple formula: a statement/claim in the first sentence is backed up by a recitation of evidence: either facts, multiple examples, or quotes attributed to relevant people.
Although this is a no-nonsense approach, and clearly demonstrates that the author doesn't make any wild, unsubstantiated claims, it got old and annoying for me quick.
It was a bit grating on the brain when he'd back up statements with language and quotes that read as if they were lifted straight from league or team press releases. For example, in a section describing league merchandising and the consolidation of official league clothing into a single license awarded to Reebok, the author writes (p. 130) "Reebok develops polo shirts for warmer days, light jackets and sweaters for fall-like weather, and thick parkas for late in the season. Even the NFL's bulky winter wear is more stylish today, and as well-branded."
Halfway through the book, I thought it was going to be entirely a book of celebratory worship. "Gee whiz, hooray for the amazing NFL and their genius decisions and incredibly rich history of brilliant commissioners." But the sole injection of criticism on the part of the author comes from his views on stadium financing. Chapter 9 seems to have been written by a different person, a Bizarro Yost able to find fault with his subject. He makes a convincing case that the NFL vastly overstates the economic benefit of stadium construction, ensuring that public stadium financing results in a net economic loss for the local community and its taxpayers.
In any case, I'd learned a lot about the league when I was done with the book. But I can't help but think that there are a lot of interesting stories about the league's past that weren't covered, perhaps because they put the league in a bad light, and Yost was weary of stirring skeletons too deep in the NFL closet. And the book was hampered by the author's dry, repetitive structure and writing style. I was glad to get the facts, I just wish it were a more fun and engaging read.
Insightful ticket into the finances of NFL football.......2007-02-02
Baseball may be the Great American Pastime, but professional football is America's passion. With revenues in the billions of dollars, massive TV audiences thirsting for its product and merchandise flying off the shelves in thousands of stores, the National Football League is a textbook example of how to build and maintain a thriving pro sports league. While professional baseball, basketball and hockey have all experienced labor strife and endured difficult financial times, the NFL has largely avoided such crippling problems. That's mainly because of its salary cap and a revenue-sharing system that benefits teams in smaller media markets as well as teams in major metropolitan cities. In the NFL, owners and players consider themselves partners in an enormously successful enterprise, rather than operating as greedy adversaries trying to squeeze every penny from each other. Like any other multi-million dollar corporation, the NFL succeeds because of smart management and foresight. We believe that both the casual fan and the rabid NFL loyalist will appreciate author Mark Yost's expert examination of the league's economic infrastructure and behind-the-scenes politics. Highly recommended.
Creating Big Business from Sports.......2006-12-09
I wasn't around then, but from reading it seems to me that during World War II baseball was indeed America's pastime. Football was a distant relative, perhaps about where soccer is today. Now the World Series comes and goes, while every bar and restaurant has a Super Bowl party, and the supermarkets are loaded with Super Bowl displays of beer and snacks.
This book doesn't describe the sport or talk about the coaches. It's about the hard business facts of how the NFL has created a monopoly and built a business model around it for the overall good (that's financial good) of the league.
There are several surprising points: The NFL format appeals to the two prime target audiences of consumers: 18-49 year old males and FEMALES OF ALL AGES, FROM PRETEEN GIRLS TO MIDDLE-AGED MOMS. Really, that big a female audience?
ABC has lost Monday Night Football. It moved to ESPN. Did ABC lose out in the bidding wars? Guess who owns ABC - Disney. Guess who owns ESPN - Disney. Disney simply decided it could make more money moving it to ESPN.
Like I said, this book is about the business aspects, and they are not simple. This is big business, serious business, fascinating business.
Writer's Pedigree Shows Through.......2006-10-05
Fascinating! A brilliantly written insight into all those things you always wondered about the business of the NFL. Already an accomplished writer, Yost's Wall Street pedigree shows through in every page. No spin. Just how it should be. Highly recommend, and a must read for anyone interested in the sports business.
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It's game day and the parking lot surrounding Green Bay's Lambeau Field is awash in a bouquet of beer-soaked bratwursts sizzling over flames. Outside Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, it's burgers and dogs, and in New Orleans, fragrant blasts of shrimp gumbo bounce off the Superdome. Whichever stadium you visit, you'll find that tailgating is alive, well, and cooking in America. John Madden, an adamant fan of this age-old tradition, helps the cause with his new cookbook, John Madden's Ultimate Tailgating. But be warned: Madden isn't into fancy, white-linen cuisine. These are smash-mouth meals, meant for those willing to drip sauce on their shirts and deal with the heartburn that follows. He starts simple, with recipes like Smoked Prime Rib and Salt-Cured Spit-Roasted Leg of Lamb. Then he ups the ante with Metrodome Horseradish Burgers, Brew Crew Venison Stew, Tabasco Sesame Noodles, and Pork to Taste Like Wild Boar. Each of the 80 stomach-grumbling recipes was subjected to taste tests by hundreds of tailgaters. And if it's good enough for these discerning taste buds, it's good enough for the All-Madden Culinary Team. --Ben Tiffany
Book Description
Sports announcer John Madden has put together over 80 terrific recipes that are perfect for tailgating. Whether it's a college event or an NFL game of the week, you'll find the recipes plus complete information on the ballpark where you plan to dine!
Customer Reviews:
review of john maddens "ultimate tailgating".......2000-12-06
mr madden sure knows how to select great foods for this book. ihave great respect for his ability to eat. this is a very userfriendly cookbook, & i have successfully tried severalrecipes,,,they are fantastic. he may be a loudmouth, but he knows howto feed that big belly! :-)
jeff steadman
It may be Fattening, but it is WONDERFUL!!!.......2000-10-09
John Madden-I salute you! I grew up listening and watching you coach and provide excellent commentary on NFL games throughout my life! I always wanted a cookbook that dealt with those wonderful tailgates that you displayed on your TV shows, but never got a chance to give recipes! Thanks for "filling in the BLANKS"!!! You are a great man and I love this cookbook!
ed saunders jr. Nashville, TN
Tailgating is half the fun of a good football game.......2000-04-05
While many of the receipes are for large groups, the basic ingredients are here, including humor and barbecue tips for both novice and top gun. The review of other stadium and facilities for those who want to travel with their team let you know what to expect in Seattle or Dallas, for instance, and to me, that is worth the price of the book alone. Last year I gave the book to many of my male and female friends as a Christmas gift.
Madden has equal gust for the grill and the grid iron........1999-09-22
Typical Jon Madden. Big grills, big meats, and big dishes are what this book is all about. The roughly 100 recipes come from authentic and experienced tailgaters that have brought vigorous American life to the lots and for years, including the big man himself. The original chefs all have a bio and a their recipes a story.
Great recipes and advice for tailgaters and barbeque cooks!.......1998-12-11
John Madden has done a great job of collecting some great recipes from around NFL stadiums where tailgating has become an art and a tradition. His no nonsense, just tell it like it is, book gives great recipes with entertaining sidelights about people who tailgate and love to grill. Reading through the recipes is also helpful for the beginner as tips abound from John and others who helped make the book possible. This is a book for people who love to cook outside, and love to cook beef and pork. Good chicken recipes and soups also. It may not be the best recipe book for vegetarians and side salad nuts, but for most meat eating people, it's the greatest! Whether you listen to John as an announcer of football games or not, you'll appreciate his good advice and candor on FOOD.
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The only thing that compares with America's obsession with sports is our passion for eating. No wonder tailgating is a national pastime. Whether it's football, baseball, NASCAR, or the kid's soccer game one thing is certain: have parking lot, will cook. Hungry spectators need look no further than The Tailgating Cookbook for sizzling recipes guaranteed to please. Packed with burgers and brats, chili and stew, tasty kabobs, ideal side dishes, desserts, and drinks to go with them, anyone can turn their simple hot-dog-and-beer party into a gastronomical glutton-fest of tasty delights. With expert tips on equipment, prep-ahead, timing, food storage, tailgating etiquette (try not to play Ozzy's Crazy Train too loud), and scoring the perfect spot to hunker down, this part cookbook/part handbook will get the party started, whether it's just two guys chomping hoagies or a multigenerational group of fans with a setup worthy of a professional kitchen. Two, Four, Six, Eight, We Love to Tailgate!
Customer Reviews:
Not for me.......2006-12-21
This cookbook has a lots of southwestern recipes which I am not a big fan of! The inside overall look of the book is boring.
IT'S FOOTBALL AND TAILGATING SEASON!.......2005-08-16
Tailgating has gone from a simple pre-game meal of hamburgers and dogs to a full-blown ritual, lasting hours, involving dozens, and featuring elaborate full course meals. In fact, it's well known that many people who go to Michigan Football games don't have tickets and go just to tailgate and watch the game on TV! It's truly incredible to see these people with the RV's and a spread that would make any caterer jealous. The Tailgating Cookbook is part BBQ cookbook and part event planner.
The brief introduction covers Tailgating basics such as equipment, preparation, food storage, etc, before getting into the meat of the book, no pun intended on appetizers. Now I love a good appetizer and hot wings can be a meal to me. The book provides a great buffalo wing recipe where the wings can be grilled. There are also recipes for tailgate party staples such as Salsas, Guacamole dip, deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, and more. After the appetizers comes the main courses and the book is divided into sections on Beef, pork, chicken, fish, vegetables, Burgers and Brats, Chili, side dishes, desserts, and drinks. There's also specific menus for special events like Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July.
The author takes into account that this is a tailgate and some recipes have to be prepped in advanced either in the morning or the night before, or the recipes are things that can be made quickly and with a minimum number of ingredients. The Potato salad with Bacon is a great make ahead dish and the bacon really gives it some flair over everyday potato salad. The Lambeau field or more accurately Wisconsin-style Brats are always a great favorite for game day. And can be grilled or boiled. The Hawaiian style chicken kabobs are also great and very easy to make. An excellent food that can even be made on a small hibachi if that's all you have and you're not feeding many. Everyone has their own favorites for tailgating but Bob Sloan has some mighty good recipes here as well as some practical tips on making a good tailgate party.
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- WHAT A GUY!
- 100% BETTER THAN THE TEAM
- THIS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN PIZZA
- WHAT A GREAT GUY THIS PIZZA DUDE IS!
- WAY TO GO PIZZAMAN
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Fan Feast! the Ny Giants Fan Guide to Tailgating
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Imagine a picture-perfect autumn Sunday. The leaves blaze red and orange, the air has just a touch of chill, the sky is a bright, hard blue. What a perfect day for tailgating! Join the New York Giants' biggest fans on a tailgating/football odyssey with Fan Feast! The Giants Fan Guide to Tailgating.
Stuffed full of mouth-watering recipes and Big Blue lore and trivia, Fan Feast! provides readers with the perfect set-up for the perfect football Sunday. Written by the ultimate Giants booster Willie "The Pizza Man" Mariano and including thoughts contributed by players, celebrities, and fans, we learn everything there is to know about the team, its history, and its fans. Accompanied by photos of Giants fans doing their stuff, you won't want to leave home for the stadium without checking with Fan Feast! for tips on recipes, tailgating basics, complete stats on the team and the stadium, and most importantly, how to cheer for the Giants. From the evolution of football equipment to insider views of the Giants' locker room, from personal player perspectives to celebrity recipes and comments, Fan Feast! provides delicious fun for football fans young and old alike.
Recipes include:
* Power sweep sausage and pepper heroes
* Super Bowl sirloin
* Kickoff kabobs
* Stuff the run stuffed chicken
* Sideline shrimp
* Left tackle lasagna
Customer Reviews:
WHAT A GUY!.......2000-02-03
I JUST HAD COME HERE ON AMAZON.COM AND LET ALL YOU GOOD FOLKS KNOW JUST WHAT TYPE OF GUY I THINK THIS PIZZAMAN IS. I MET HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ATLANTA AT THE SUPERBOWL.WELL ACTUALLY HE WAS AT MACY'S THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE BIG GAME DOING A COOKING DEMONSTRATION.WHAT I NOTICED RIGHT AWAY WAS HOW HE CAN CHARM A CROWD. I MEAN I AM A VERY FICKLE LADY WHEN IT COMES TO CON ARTISTS AND SUCH. BUT THIS GUY EXUDED WARMTH AND SINCERITY AS HE SO GRACIOUSLY FED EVERYONE.I RUSHED RIGHT HOME AND ORDERED THIS BOOK, ONLY BECAUSE I TASTED WHAT HE WAS COOKING AND IT WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. THIS GUY HAS A REAL TALENT FOLKS AND I REALLY HOPE HE BECOMES EVERYTHING HE DREAMS OF.ONE OTHER THING I MUST SAY FOLKS AND DON'T GET ME WRONG BECAUSE I'M 76 YEARS OLD BUT NOT ONLY IS HE DROP DEAD GORGEOUS BUT HE CAN COOK TOO! WAY TO GO PIZZAMAN, THANKS AGAIN. BON APETITTO!
100% BETTER THAN THE TEAM.......2000-01-05
I AM WRITING THIS REVIEW BECAUSE I FEEL COMPELED TO LET ALL YOU KNOW THAT THIS BOOK IS A KEEPER. ALL THOUGH THE GIANTS SEASON IS NOW OFFICIALLY OVER..DON'T BLAME THE PIZZAMAN! HE HAS A REAL TALENT IN WRITING AND I KID YOU NOT WHEN I SAY,"THIS BOOK IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE TEAM." IT MADE ME REMINICE, LAUGH AND YES EVEN SHED A TEAR OR TWO. AFTER SEEING THIS DIEHARD FAN ON THE GIANTS GAMEPLAN SHOW ON UPN 9 ALL SEASON, ALL I CAN SAY IS,"WHY ON EARTH DO WE NOT SEE THIS PIZZAMAN DOING ADDS FOR DOMINOS OR PIZZA HUT?" HE HAS A NATURAL TALENT AND FLARE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA AND HOPEFULLY SOME BIG EXEC. WILL REALIZE THIS AND GIVE HIM A CALL. YOU ARE TRULY GIFTED MR. PIZZAMAN AND I HOPE THAT ONLY GOOD THINGS COME YOUR WAY IN THIS NEW CENTURY. GOOD LUCK AND HOPEFULLY I WILL SEE YOU ON T.V. COMMERCIALS REAL SOON. P.S. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKE MY WORD FOR IT GO OUT AND BUY THE BOOK OR GO TO HIS WEBSITE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.THANKS AGAIN PIZZAMAN!
THIS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN PIZZA.......1999-12-10
YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE THIS, BUT HERE GOES. I AM WALKING WITH MY GIRLFRIEND IN THE FREEHOLD MALL AND SHE'S TALKING ABOUT THIS GUY WHO WAS AT THE GIANTS/JETS GAME ON SUNDAY.SHE WAS GOING ON AND ON ABOUT HOW FUNNY HE WAS, HOW INTO THE GAME HE GETS,HOW PASSIONATE HE IS FOR THE GIANTS EVEN HOW GOOD LOOKING HE IS...PULEASEEE..NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS BECOMING A LITTLE JEALOUS. THATS WHEN WE WALKED PAST THE WALDENS BOOK STORE AND LO AND BEHOLD THERE HE WAS. A HUGE POSTER OF THE PIZZAMAN, IN THE WINDOW, SMILING RIGHT AT ME. I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT..OF COURSE I HAD TO BUY HER THE BOOK AND SHE WAS EVEN TRYING TO TALK THE MANAGER INTO SELLING US THE POSTER ( SHE SAID SOMETHING ABOUT PUTTING IT IN HER BEDROOM) ALL I CAN SAY PIZZAMAN IS THAT YOU ARE QUITE "THE MAN"...THIS BOOK IS SO AWSOME! YOU WRITE WITH THE PASSION ONLY SOMEONE WITH A SPECIAL GIFT CAN. INSTEAD OF ME BEING MAD AT MY GIRLFRIEND FOR CARYING ON ABOUT YOU, SHE'S MAD AT ME BECAUSE I WON'T GIVE HER THE BOOK BACK. I TOLD HER TO BUY HER OWN. I THINK I MIGHT HAVE LOST HER BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? IT IS ALL WORTH IT WHEN THE NEXT TIME SHE COMES OVER MY HOUSE I COOK HER ONE OF YOUR RECIPE'S. I CAN'T MISS. THANKS PIZZA MAN AND I HOPE IT'S OK THAT I USE YOUR RECIPE'S TO EARN POINTS WITH MY GIRL YOU ARE TRULY "DA MAN! "
WHAT A GREAT GUY THIS PIZZA DUDE IS!.......1999-12-02
AS I READ ALL THE WONDERFUL REVIEWS ABOUT THIS BOOK I CAN ONLY WONDER WHY EVERYONE IN THE WORLD DOESN'T BUY ONE. YOU SEE THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE DEDICATED TO SOMETHING IN LIFE. THIS PIZZA DUDE SHOWS THAT IN THIS MARVELOUS PUBLICATION. YOU CAN TELL THAT HE PUT ALOT INTO MAKING AN INFORMATIVE, WELL WRITTEN AND FUN BOOK FOR ALL US FANS TO ENJOY. THIS IS FAR FROM JUST AN ORDINARY COOKBOOK. THIS PIZZA DUDE IS SUCH A GIFTED WRITER. I'M TELLING YOU FOLKS YOU HAVE TO ORDER THIS BOOK, YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY. JUST THE STORIES ALONE WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY YOU DID. NOT TO MENTION ALL THE PHOTO'S OF HIM AND HOW DARN GOOD LOOKING HE IS. THANKS FOR BEING "THE PIZZAMAN" BUT MOST OF ALL THANKS FOR BEING MY DADDY. I LOVE YOU DADDY, YOUR #1 ANGEL GABRIELLE ():-)
WAY TO GO PIZZAMAN.......1999-11-29
A book to be had by all~even if you're not a Giants fan (can that be possible?) It is filled with delicious recipes, great football information and stories that will make you both laugh and cry. Your angels must be truly blessed to have you in their lives, Pizza. Here's to great success with the book and hoping that it brings you much happiness and makes all of your dreams come true.
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- A wonderful read for UGA fans
- Good overall
- A must for Dawg Fans!
- A must for Dawg Fans!
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Let the Big Dawg Eat: A Collection of Bulldog Tailgating Recipes
Loran Smith , and
Myrna Smith
Manufacturer: Longstreet Press
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Tailgating is a time-honored tradition at the University of Georgia. Now the executive secretary of the Georgia Bulldog Club and his wife have compiles dozens of doggone-good recipes for all UGA fans to enjoy.
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A wonderful read for UGA fans.......2004-10-11
The snippets of UGA superstars from Trippi, Sinkwich, Dooley and Walker to Debbie Norville and Kim Basinger are worth the price of the book. Any UGA grad/fan would welcome this under the Christmas tree or anytime. Can't wait for the sequel.
Good overall.......2004-04-26
I liked it. Yummy stuff. For more SEC Tailgatin' recipes try "A Tailgater's Guide To SEC Football" by Chris Warner. A great book for all die-hard SEC Fans! Visit sectraditions.com.
A must for Dawg Fans!.......2003-03-12
Just reading this book will make your mouth drool like Uga's on a hot Saturday. Not only is it full of great tailgating recipes and stories, the recipes are all contributed by legendary Dawgs - players, coaches, fans and supporters. There's nothing better than tailgating in Athens before a big game - eating good food, drinking your favorite drink and talking about the Dawgs! This book is a "must have" for every Dawg fan.
A must for Dawg Fans!.......2003-03-12
Just reading this book will make your mouth drool like Uga's on a hot Saturday. Not only is it full of great tailgating recipes and stories, the recipes are all contributed by legendary Dawgs - players, coaches, fans and supporters. There's nothing better than tailgating in Athens before a big game - eating good food, drinking your favorite drink and talking about the Dawgs! This book is a "must have" for every Dawg fan.
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- okay...but I wanted more
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Pocket Idiot's Guide To Tailgating
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okay...but I wanted more.......2004-04-26
If you want a feel for bigtime tailgating try "A Tailgater's Guide To SEC Football" by Chris Warner. It rocks! (only if you love the SEC like I do!)
personas.......2003-09-17
As far as the writing goes, I am not in the position to judge, as is (mrs?) Maya Blend Champion. I was responding to the persona of poor Peurto Rican Jew, and the pain that a parent must feel to find tha he/she has been written out of the family history in favor of an adopted identity. It made me think of Mary Austin, the subject of my own published writing, and how she reconciled with her mother only shortly before her death, then went on to spend the rest of her life as a self-styled desert woman who continued to try to work out her issues with her mother in her writing.
BBQing, A Way of Life.......2003-09-01
Dave Blend is a master writer. Funny, side-splitting and a hell of a guy, Dave makes me want to pack it up and move back home to Texas with his savory words about yummy BBQ! I can tell you that his book has also pleased many Alabamians. They take their tailgating mighty seriously down there, and his book has entertained my family and their friends. He has successfully pulled together the South and the Lone Star State into BBQ solidarity. We need to all go in on an RV, grab a little Salt Lick sauce, and watch some football. Thanks for this tome to BBQ and inspiring me to watch more Crimson Tide (and of course my Longhorns). If one can get me to watch football and like it... then that ONE is a great writer who should be showered with publishers, wanting all his novels.
peurto rican?.......2002-10-07
i know both of his parents, as i am one of them, and we are not sephardic jews, nor are there any in our family. so where does the peurto rican heritage get its source????
peurto rican?.......2002-10-07
i know both of his parents, as i am one of them, and we are not sephardic jews, nor are there any in our family. so where does the peurto rican heritage get its source????
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Hey Race Fans! At home or at the races, master the all-important tailgating experience. Kent "The Deck Chef" Whitaker combines his love for great cooking with his passion for motorsports to bring you this complete insider's guide to tailgating, grilling, and race-day cookouts. It's not just burgers and ribs! Eat deliciously all day at the track with Honey Pecan French Toast...Zip-Close Messy Omelets...Bristol Beef Bites...Speedway Cheese Ball..and MUCH more. In addition you'll find: * Recipes, profiles, and photos of drivers, crew members, fans, and officials * Top Ten Foods for Tailgating * Racing Words Ya Gotta Know * Guide to Racing Flags - With this ultimate guide to stock car tailgating, you will hang tight in turn four and power your way down the front stretch to the checkered flag-deliciously!
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An impressive collection of recipes ideal for tailgate dining, grilling, and race-day cookouts.......2005-12-11
With "Checkered Flag Cooking: An Insider's Guide To Tailgating At The Races", Kent Whitaker has combined his passion for great cooking with his passion for race car events to produce an impressive collection of recipes ideal for tailgate dining, grilling, and race-day cookouts. Far more than just assemble of burger and rib recipes, Checkered Flag Cooking features dishes suitable for breakfasts, appetizers, includes dips and sauces, as well as beverages. Enhanced with profiles and photos of drivers, crew members, fans and officials, Checkered Flag Cooking also features "Top Ten Foods for Tailgating; "Racing Words Ya Gotta Know"; and a "Guide to Racing Flags. From Easy Breakfast Burritos to Zip-Close Messy Omelets; from Mini Pizzas to Smoked Sausage Bites; from Cajun Butter Grilled Shrimp to Mushroom Beef and Noodles; from Pancake Mix Cookie Bars to Peanut Butter Brownie Sandwiches, Checkered Flag Cooking is a "must" for anyone wanting to dine with delight and diversity as a part of their competition car racing experience.
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- These are a few of my favorite things -- food and football!
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Heinz Field Touchdowns to Tailgating
Charles Reichblum , and
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One man was both the head coach of an NFL team and a manager of a big league baseball team. Who was he? You'll find answers to this and other intriguing questions along with lots of other football info, tailgating tips and everything you need to know about Heinz Field. Fascinating, entertaining and enlightening fun facts about football. Plus 57 of the best tailgating recipes ever, including Franco's 1972 Cocktail Meatballs, Jack Daniel's Marinated Flank Steak, and Smashin'Bashin' Bean Soup
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These are a few of my favorite things -- food and football!.......2005-09-30
My wife gave me the book because I'm a big football fan and trivia buff. The book contains a lot of great info I didn't know, so it was a lots of fun to read. But now I can't get the book back, since my wife is using the recipes for our Steeler tailgate parties. The food is great - especially Franco's meatballs.
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A-Maize-Ing Tailgating: Wolverine Cuisine
Manufacturer: Momentum Books Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Baking
| Cooking, Food & Wine
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Cooking, Food & Wine
| Subjects
| Books
Tailgating
| Outdoor Cooking
| Cooking, Food & Wine
| Subjects
| Books
General
| U.S. Regional
| Regional & International
| Cooking, Food & Wine
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ASIN: 1879094541 |
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From the Back Cover:.......2006-03-07
First in a series of three, this unique cookbook is a collector's item in the making. It's filled with the favorite tailgate recipes of famous University of Michigan Players and coaches. Adding spice to the collection is a heaping helping of U of M trivia, and profiles of the people who helped make this renowned university a football powerhouse.
Product Description
Often times the best part of the game is the party before the first whistle is ever blown. And, let's face it, the best part of the party is all the food! In Tailgating Madness, The Cook-off Before the Kick-off, you'll find recipes for fun drink concoctions, lip-smacking munchies, mouthwatering sides, grilling favorites and tailgating party games that will leave you celebrating until the match is over! Whether you're a diehard team fanatic or a leisure sports fan, you'll score big points with this helpful and inspiring cookbook.
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