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It’s tailgating time again. Everyone knows I love a good tailgate BBQ with friends, family and fun.

Here are a few more tips to help your next tailgate event go smoothly:

  • Leave early. Allow plenty of time before the game to clean up without missing the start of the game.
  • Keep in mind that cooking equipment needs sufficient time to cool off before you can handle them to pack them away.
  • Tailgating is not the time to break out the china. Disposable plates and utensils make for a much quicker clean up.
  • Include covered plastic containers to store leftovers but when in doubt, discard.
  • Keep hot food hot and cold food cold.
  • Observe the one hour rule: anything that needs to be refrigerated should not be out longer than an hour.
  • Transport coolers in the back seat of your air-conditioned car and keep them closed tight.
  • Keep raw meat well away from all other foods.