The art of

tailgating has come a long way over the years. It's now become one of

America's favorite pastimes.

Usually, the

tailgating affair begins hours before the game, which might explain why

tailgaters have come to consider their parking space as a home away from

home and their grill as an outdoor kitchen.

But it's not

just hamburgers and hot dogs anymore. Depending on the region of the country

in which fans tailgate, you may find lobster in Boston or jambalaya in

New Orleans or paté in the San Francisco area. Great food and team

spirit are both a big part of tailgating.

To help fans

spice up their tailgating festivities Birds Eye introduces their newest

product, Simply Grillin'. Perfect for moveable feasts, 'Simply Grillin'

is the easiest and most convenient way to prepare and serve grilled vegetables.

Packaged in

a foil tray, the frozen vegetables go from the cooler to the grill in

one simple step. There's no preparation the vegetables are already seasoned

and they are available in a variety of flavors to complement any menu.

Plus, there's no clean up.

Tailgating tips

As tailgating

has become part of the game day ritual, seasoned tailgaters have discovered

new ways to approach the event. Here are a few tips for creating the perfect

tailgating experience:

· Make

a list of essentials so nothing is left behind;

· Get

to the stadium at least three hours early to stake out your spot;

· Fly

a flag or balloons so your friends can find the party;

· Serve

the food at least an hour and a half before the game starts to allow enough

time for clean up;

· Keep

the menu simple.

Share your tips

If you've got

a great tailgating tip to share send it to Birds Eye by Oct. 30. You could

be one of ten lucky winners to receive a tailgating kit complete with

a grill and a tailgating season's supply of Simply Grillin'.

Tips should

be mailed to Simply Grillin' Tailgating Tips, P.O. Box 19027, Green Bay,

WI 54307-9027 or send by e-mail to [email protected] .

For more information

about Birds Eye Simply Grillin' or additional recipe ideas, visit www.birdseye.com .