Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate is the nickname given to the rivalry between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. And it’s been a rivalry since Day 1. According to The Bleacher Report, at their first meeting in 1893, fans from Georgia Tech claimed to have been hassled and heckled endlessly by fans from Georgia’s side.
The heckling bothered Georgia Tech fans so much that, according to school lore, immediately following the game, Georgia Tech’s fight song, “The Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech” was written. The most famous lyric to the song, and what would become the school’s battle cry, was the line, “To hell with Georgia!”
Very few rivalries can claim that it has been a rivalry from the very first meeting. Often, the hate that fuels a rivalry builds gradually over time, but that was not the case here. It is safe to say that the phrase “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate” describes a 100-plus year feud well.
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In a skillet, cook and crumble ground beef until no longer pink; drain.
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In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, bacon and cheese; stir in cooked beef.
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Add buttermilk and toss with a fork until just moistened.
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Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
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Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
*Baked puffs may be frozen; reheat at 400 degrees F for 7-9 minutes or until heated through (they do not need to thawed first).
***Note: I made these and decided that they were a bit bland. They definitely needed some sort of a “kick!” So, at the tailgate I’m serving them with a spicy ketchup and mustard. But IF I make the puffs again, I’ll add Lemon-Pepper and perhaps more bacon to round out the flavor.
Place ground chicken in a large bowl, add in egg, breadcrumbs, wing sauce, milk, salt and pepper and Blue cheese if using.
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Mix it all up well with your hands.
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Form into balls (not too big) and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
In a large pot combine wing sauce and blue cheese dressing, heat it through, stirring often. Once meatballs are out of the oven add them gently to the sauce and heat through for a bit. Serve alone or with a roll for a sandwich. Include a small bowl of crumbled blue cheese to sprinkle on sandwiches.
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Microwave or heat on the grill until the cheese is melted. And voila! You are done! Yes, it is THAT easy and really good.
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12 ounces cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped or shredded
Optional toppings:
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If I don’t use a rotisserie chicken, then I cook ~ 4 chicken breasts in broth.
Here’s how I cook my chicken breasts: Throw boneless chicken breasts into a large pot. Then pour over to cover with chicken broth. Turn the heat up high and set the timer for 35 minutes. Once it boils, bring the heat down to a low simmer and partially cover. Drain when the timer goes off. You’ll end up with tasty, not dry chicken. Shred in your food processor once cooled.
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Sprinkle tortilla strips, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese and/or avocado over individual servings. This soup is so fantastic – in fact, I’ve been told, after friends have had some, that, “That is the best tortilla soup I’ve ever tasted.” Praise doesn’t get any higher than that!
BEEF TENDERLOIN BITES
(Adapted from Patton’s Meat Market)
Beef Tenderloin
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Black pepper
garlic (granulated or minced)
Worcestershire sauce
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Lightly coat your tenderloins with olive oil then season with one of the following suggestions.
Make your own rub with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Then rub the mixture all over the tenderloin.
Cook on grill set at medium heat for 15 minutes and then flip. Continue this process for a total cook time of 1 hour. You may cook on aluminum foil lightly coated with olive oil(watch for flare ups). Do not press the meat or stab the meat as this will cause the juices to run out and losing maximum tenderness and color.
For a medium warm pink center the internal temperature should read 135°F with a meat thermometer. Adjust cook time accordingly. Let rest 10 minutes (at least).
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Slice very thin and serve on small rolls (like Hawaiian) with mustard and horseradish sauce.
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I thought this snack was the perfect one for this rivalry game, since it’s common knowledge that all UGA fans after all are in fact, “white trash.” Just kidding! Actually some of my very best friends are Georgia fans, and I’m thrilled that many of them will be joining us for this tailgate.
Cover large surface with waxed or parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, mix together cereals, nuts and pretzels.
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In a microwavable bowl, melt white chocolate chips in microwave on 70 percent power for 1 minute.
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Stir. If necessary, continue to microwave in 10 to 15 second increments until melted. Stir melted chocolate into cereal mixture until well coated. Quickly spread out over covered surface.
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Once cooled, break-up and store in resealable containers or bags.
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***Note: my white chocolate didn’t melt like I wanted it to for some reason? The outcome is the same – you end up with sort of a PayDay candy bar salty sweet taste, but perhaps after all the Thanksgiving cooking I did over the past week, I was due for a dud. It’s ugly but tasty. Maybe that’s the embodiment of a “white trash” snack anyway though? *Cereals such as Cheerios, any and/or all Chex flavors.
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(Adapted from The Shabby Creek Cottage)
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1 cup of butter, softened
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
two 3.5 oz bars of Toblerone (I bought the small ones but still used about 7 ounces)
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In the bowl of your mixer, mix together the butter, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla.
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Beat them together until the mixture comes together.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda.
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Slowly add the flour mix to the butter mixture until all is combined.
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Chop up the chocolate in a food processor and mix into the batter.
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Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before baking. Doing this step will significantly help with the cookies NOT spreading out all over the pan. Once chilled, scoop out small (tablespoon) amounts onto a baking sheet, and bake at 350 degree for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set. Makes about 3 dozen.
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CRANBERRY COOLERS
(A recipe adapted from my mother!)
Even though the weather will be cool, the bourbon in this drink will warm everyone up for sure! And I love that there are cranberries in the drink – tis the season after all! You can, of course, multiply the recipe for a crowd.
1 6 oz can frozen limeade
6 oz cranberry juice
6 oz bourbon
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
orange slices
Put first 4 ingredients in a blender, and add ice as desired. Serve with an orange slice.
It’s definitely going to be a cold weather football game and tailgate. I found this Calvin Klein gold wool car coat! Can’t wait to wear it to football and basketball games in cold weather! Adorable with dark denim or navy pants and a great scarf…
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