THE HEAT IS ON!

What to serve at a tailgate at the beginning of the season in the DEEP SOUTH!?Got to keep it cool! Some days are just not conducive to grilling, and hearing meat sizzling is just unappetizing when it’s over 90 degrees and humid out. These are the times my...

A SEASON OF MENUS

When my son played college football at UK, as best I could, I tried to organize the entire football season in advance, so that A)there would be no repeat menus during the season, and B) I could be organized and prepared and not haggard come game day. Here was a...

Cold Weather games

Unfortunately in Lexington, Kentucky there are more cold weather games than I care for BUT…IF you have the right food (and drink ;o) that helps!Start with a new version of an old favorite. Trust me it won’t last long on your tailgate table.AMPED UP...

FAVORITE APPETIZERS (OR PREGAME FOOD!)

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN BITES8 chicken tenders, flattened and cut in two, or boneless chicken breasts cut into cubes3-ounce package softened cream cheese1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped8 slices bacon, cut in halfDab 1/2 teaspoon (more or less) of cream...