Wake Up and Go: Tips for Breakfast Tailgating
As the upcoming NFL season starts to take shape, tailgaters from all over the country will be waking up bright and early with huge smiles on their faces. It's game time, and tailgate aficionados are ready for some football!
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Fans will put on their jerseys, apply their face paint, and get amped up for the day ahead. With multiple games being played on the same day, sometimes you have to get up early to support your team and immerse yourself in the football culture. But with your mind focused on the day's upcoming major games, what do you do about breakfast? How are you going to be able to combine the most important meal of the day with the outdoor experience that is tailgating? Well, tailgaters of the world have nothing to fear because tailgating and breakfast can come together in a way to help you get your game on!
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You can still have your grill, your music, and your alcohol, but now you can alter your itinerary to accommodate your very first meal of the day. Be creative, be versatile, and use all the bacon you want.
We here at The Daily Meal want you to have a successful outing when tailgating for breakfast, so we have compiled a list of ways to incorporate your favorite breakfast traditions into a fun and exciting tailgating experience. So trade in your hamburgers and hot dogs for a healthy dose of eggs and sausage - its breakfast tailgating time!
Show Off Your Pride
This tailgate is for your team, so use your creative input to decorate your party however you want. Use your team's colors to color the eggs or the drinks. Utilize your love for the game to stand out from the other breakfast tailgaters. Wear your jerseys, paint your faces, play the team's theme song - show off who you are cheering for in every way possible. Team spirit is key!
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Inflatables Are Your Friend
If you decide to go the traditional breakfast route, you're going to need a place to eat your meal. With all the things you are bringing for your tailgate, there needs to be a lot of room. Minimize space taken up by switching to inflatable items. This way they can be taken down with ease and set up in minimal time. This keeps things light and easy and you don't have to worry about breaking anything.
Be Comfortable
Usually, that early in the morning the weather is going to be a little brisk, so pack accordingly. Warm yourself with official team Snuggies, hot chocolate, gloves, a portable heater, and whatever it takes to keep the cold out and the fun in. As the day goes on, the temperature could change drastically, so check your local weather service before you leave. It's always good to pack extra sweatshirts and keep them handy.
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Keep Condiments Handy
Breakfast condiments can be the last thing on your mind when preparing for a tailgate. The best thing to do is to keep a designated box for all of your condiments. Keep it all in one place and store extra salt, pepper, ketchup, syrup, or whatever makes breakfast that much better.
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Pack Refreshers
Even though you show up for breakfast you will probably be tailgating for most of the day. As the day goes on, face paint can fade and jerseys can get food on them, so be mindful and pack for the occasion. You want to make sure you look crisp the entire day without wear and tear.
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-Steve Urena, The Daily Meal
