Tailgating on the Banks of the Red Cedar

Spartan tailgaters' favorite recipes.


See the favorite recipes of Spartan tailgaters, pictures of fans enjoying their (often elaborate) tailgating, and stories of their tailgating experiences.  For a preview of the recipes that are in the book, you can see the index, organized by categories of recipes as well as a sample page from the book.

(OUR SECOND EDITION:  If you did not have an opportunity to contribute to this edition of the cookbook, we hope to publish a second edition.  We are beginning to collect recipes, stories and pictures to be considered for that edition.  For more information click here.)

A picture of the cookbook cover.
You may purchase books online (see below) or at the following locations or special events:
  • Schuler Books, Meridian Mall
  • Schuler Books, Eastwood Towne Center
  • Bake N' Cakes, 3003 E. Kalamazoo, Lansing (located just as you exit/enter the expressway by Frandor)
  • L & L Food Stores  (Click here to find their locations throughout the Greater Lansing area.)
  • Silver & Beyond (Located in the lobby of the East Lansing Marriott at University Place)
  • Student Bookstore, 421 Grand River Avenue, East Lansing
  • Kellogg Center Gift Shop
  • Spartan Bookstore, International Center, MSU (on the lower level)
  • Reno's West Sportsbar & Grill, 5001 W. Saginaw, Lansing
  • Reno's East Sportsbar & Grill, 1310 Abbott Rd., East Lansing
  • Breadsmith, 4901 Okemos Road, Okemos
  • Mindful Movement, 2740 East Lansing Drive, East Lansing
  • Hershey's Steak & Seafood, 2682 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing
  • Playmakers, 229 West Grand River Ave., Okemos
  • Michigania, 112 Washington Square South, Lansing
  • Sutton Advisors, 2201 East Grand River Ave., Lansing
  • Everybody Reads, 2019 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing
  • Barnes & Noble, 333 East Grand River Ave., East Lansing

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