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Game-Day Checklist
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- Outdoor chairs and folding tables
- Tailgate tent or canopy
- Packed coolers
- Matches/lighter and charcoal (for a portable grill)
- Cookware and utensils
- Condiments
- Bottle opener
- Paper towels, napkins, and wet wipes
- Plates, cups, plastic ware
- Trash bags
- Extra blankets
- Rain gear (umbrella, poncho, boots)
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bug repellent
- Bottled water
- Camera, binoculars
- First aid kit
- Your tickets!
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10 Basic Tailgating Rules
If you're past the college days of tailgating (translated: beer-guzzling gatherings), then go to game day like a grown-up. Graduate from those frivolous times to some serious fun.
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Like a scene from a horror flick, your homemade ham salad or crowd-pleasing casserole could come back to haunt you--and everyone else at your tailgate party--if you don't practice safe food storage. Follow our easy advice to prevent a real-life disaster.
Whether you're tailgating, hiking, camping, or just planning a picnic, these food guidelines always apply.
- Reserve the bottom of the cooler for colder foods.
- Store salads, spreads, and dips in tightly sealed containers.
- Pack hamburger, hot dogs, and other meats separately in individual zip-top plastic freezer bags.
- Fill your cooler with plenty of ice, or use ice packs and frozen bottles of water. If traveling a long distance, consider
taping the cooler lid with sturdy tape for a tighter seal.
- Keep cooked and raw foods in separate containers. If you plan to cook on-site, make sure you pack additional clean plates.
Never place produce or cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat.
- Follow the one-hour rule: Foods that need refrigeration should not sit out longer than one hour.
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