So I’m not the biggest football fan, weathering the elements in the parking lot over a hibachi and a cooler. My husband is a big football fan, so I don’t mind going to an occasional game, but mostly I prefer watching them from the comfort of my home. However, I am a fan of the hibachi, or a grill, and any reason to get together with family and feast!
The Grill
By the time I got to my camera most of the food had been cooked.
I really do like the idea of loading up the back of a truck or what-have-you with a to-go party. A few years ago I saw an inspiring photo from a Paula Deen magazine with a nostalgic pick-up truck full of baskets and trays holding sandwiches and drinks with coordinating plaid blankets and thermoses full of soup. It was a vision I wanted to create with my own family… in the comfort of my parents back yard, around a large bonfire pit, where we were sure to keep warm and there is plenty of space for the kids to run around (and a nearby bathroom). So began a new tradition.
Things I never knew I’d love about a minivan… reverse folding seats!
This year we had kind of an East Coast seafood theme, which I was really excited about because it is out of the norm for me. But being that I’m not a huge fan of seafood in general (it’s a work in progress) we had a steak option.
Steak
Cheddar Biscuits
Not pictured are the baked by grill potatoes, grilled broccoli and pumpkin lattes. However, I did manage to snap a photo of dessert…
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Sometimes I feel like there aren’t enough days in a week. We should really do this more often.
Wow Sadie this looks amazing and what a fun time. I have to say I loved loved your writing about it and how you added the bathroom, room to play etc. Really wonderful post full of everything we all love to see. I want to come along next time though 🙂
Thank you Lynn:) There is plenty of room for all of us!
This looks just too yummy.
? Thank you Country Girl!
Fellow fan of the hibachi here! This looks like such an awesome tailgate. Do I spy lobster?!
Yes:) Lobster tail, jumbo shrimp and crab legs with melted butter or garlic butter for dipping!
Oh man. Oh man, oh man, oh man.
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That’s awesome! (But we don’t really sit over a cooler.)
😉 Po-tay-to Po-tah-to
That all looks so good! Such a feast! My kind of food! Great photos Sadie!
Thanks Roberta:) Actually my camera died so I was stuck with what I had, so that’s nice to hear! lol
They are making me hungry, so yes, I would say they look fantastic!
Lol, well that’s all that matters to me! ? Thanks Roberta!
What a great family outing and the food looks delicious! And ohhhh … pumpkin cheesecake!! 😀 I want to come with Lynn!! 😉
Thanks Anna:) I’d love to tailgate with you! I’m posting the pumpkin cheesecake recipe on Friday!
Looking forward to Friday’s delicious post! 😀
Thank you Anna;) Although I can’t take the credit for the recipe… it’s a good one!
Yum everything looks so delicious! Hope you guys had a lot of fun!!
Thanks Smiling Notes, we did:)
What a fun day ! All of that sea food is making me so hungry , and it’s midnight ?
Lol. Thanks Freda:)
This was a blast! The cheesecake and pumpkin coffee creamer stole the show! Glad you’ll be posting the recipe for the cake!
Yes it was, and that’s not true:)
Looks like a festive layout and Yummy!
Thank you! Good times;)