It’s tailgate party time! That time of year when parties are on the go, and in parking lots at football stadiums all around the country. Working up a party to go takes some special planning. You have to make sure you pack everything you need so you have it at your final destination.

Here are some tailgate party foods, and ideas I’ve shared before here at She Knows Parties. I’m putting them all together to kick off to kick things off, and to help you plan a rockin’ tailgate party this football season.

This guacamole football field would be perfect for a …read more

Jägermeister has a new coolers for those who like to party, the 6-Bottle Shot Cooler keeps your shots nice, cold and ready to go. The new Shot Cooler also has a tap, utilizing the latest technology. So it’s not just a cooler, it’s a cooler-tap combination.

The Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler-tap combination makes it the perfect addition to outdoor events, and parties on the go, whether it’s a backyard BBQ, a beach party, pool party, camping trip, football, or tailgate party. You can keep your drinks cool and have easy access wherever you are.

The 6-Bottle shot cooler comes with six 750ml …read more

You can take your party on the road this summer with the new Margaritaville® Tailgating Grill. Now you can grill out at the concert, in the parking lot of a big game, at the beach or just about anywhere.
It would also be fun to take camping, to the family reunion, or just to the park on a Saturday afternoon.

Here’s the scoop from Margaritaville®:
A stylish accessory for any ride, it featuring an electronic ignition, 352 square inches of cooking surface area, disposable aluminum foil grease pans to minimize clean up, and a temperature gauge to get those ‘cheeseburgers in paradise’ done …read more

With football playoffs, college bowl games, and the Super Bowl all coming up within the next two months I thought I should start giving you some football party and food ideas, and recipes.
Here’s a really cute idea from Wholly Guacamole.

Football season traditionally means tailgate time, play-off parties and a table of unhealthy dips loaded with calories–70 per tablespoon for spinach dip and a whopping 90 per tablespoon in buttermilk ranch. With Americans deriving an estimated 30 percent of their daily calories from outside traditional meals, the trend in party fare is to serve healthier options. At just …read more

Before you plan your next tailgate party check out the Freedom Grill. According to the company the Freedom Grill,
is the ultimate grill for your next tailgating experience or camping adventure! The Freedom Grill is perfect for SUVs, Pickups, and RVs – mounts onto any 2″ hitch receiver and the patented arm locks securely in place while driving, then swings away conveniently when at your destination for outdoor cooking.

It’s a grill that’s specially designed to secure to the back of your vehicle. You can haul the party with you. I think it would be great for fall parties, group …read more

If your little football star has a fall birthday why not throw a tailgate birthday party? Plan the party around a local football game, and take the kids to the game for the entertainment.
You can tailgate in your own driveway, or in the game parking lot. Since the party may be on location, keep things simple. Here are some ideas for a kid’s tailgate birthday party:

Throw the grill in the back of the truck and serve hot dogs, and brats.
Easier yet order pizza, or pick up a bucket of chicken.
Make sure you have enough parents to help with …read more

It’s a new twist on an old favorite. Hot Raspberry Cider is wonderful for a fall harvest party, a Halloween party, or to warm you up at a tailgate party.
Here’s the recipe:
Hot Raspberry Cider
8 cups of apple cider or apple juice
1 cup of frozen raspberry juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
Combine all the ingredients in a 4 quart pan. Heat over medium heat, and stir occasionally until the mixture starts to simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer 10 more minutes. Remove from heat, and remove the cinnamon stick before serving hot. Makes about 8 cups. Enjoy!
If your …read more

It’s that time of year again, get out your cooler, and the grill, throw them in the back of the truck, and get ready for a tailgate party!
Beer brats are great for tailgate parties. Their easy to make, here’s my favorite recipe:
You already have the beer in the cooler, just bring the brats, a sliced onion, a sliced green pepper, and a disposable aluminum pan to cook them in. 
Heat up the grill. Put the sliced onion, 6 brats, beer, and green pepper in the aluminum pan, and put over medium heat on the grill. Cook the mixture …read more