Frosty Raptor fans fueled by poutine

Given it was frigid outside, the Raptors tailgate party was a success.

Held outside the Air Canada Centre for the majority of Wednesday afternoon, the party saw a couple hundred fans — many ticket holders — indulge in:

Free poutine (the Raptors special was a carnivorous concoction of sausage, bacon and pulled pork)

Chili (about 700 pounds were consumed in 2 ½ hours)

Hot chocolate

“There is a lot more excitement in the air,” said Josh Samuel, a PhD student in theology at McMaster University. “Openers have a playoffs atmosphere.”

Read more: http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/nba/raptors/article/1108257--frosty-raptor-fans-fueled-by-poutine

Armadillo Eggs

The crew over at Inside Tailgating have a nice recipe for a tailgating snack... Armadillo Eggs:

Primary Ingredients

* 1 lb. hot bulk pork sausage
* 8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
* 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 1/2 cup sliced jalapenos, or to taste
* 1 1/2 cups baking mix (Bisquick)
* 1 6-oz. package pork-flavor Shake ‘n Bake (optional)

Directions
1. In medium bowl, thoroughly mix sausage, cheddar cheese, 1/2 the Monterey Jack cheese and baking mix.

2. Shape a biscuit-size piece of the sausage dough into a 1/4-inch thick patty. Place 2 slices of jalapeno peppers and a pinch of Monterey Jack cheese in center of patty and wrap it around the filling. Seal well. Repeat for remaining peppers.

3. Roll prepared jalapeno peppers in Shake ‘n Bake (optional) to give the Armadillo Eggs a crispy crust like an armadillo shell.

4. Bake in a preheated 325° oven on a lightly greased baking sheet until browned, about 25 minutes.

Source: http://insidetailgating.com/food-drink/armadillo-eggs/