GOOD TASTES.TAILGATING Tailgating The action of a broker or advisor purchasing or selling a security for his or her client(s) and then immediately making the same transaction in his or her own account. WITH MARIO BATALI Start those digestive engines. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of chef/restaurateur Mario Batali teams up with NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. for a cookbook for fans who love to eat. In "Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style: The Essential Cookbook For NASCAR Fans," by Mario Batali (Sporting News Books; $19.95 softcover), you'll find close to 100 recipes designed for morning through evening eating festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. . Among the recipes are Breakfast Tortilla Casserole, Texas-Style Smoked Babyback Ribs, Monster Shrimp with Orange Chile Glaze, Grilled Pizzas, Hot Subs Molto mol·to adv. Music Very; much. Used chiefly in directions. [Italian, from Latin multum, from neuter of multus, many, much; see mel-2 Style and much more. Use them while tailgating or to savor while watching the sport on television at home. Batali became charged up about NASCAR after going to his first race a few years ago. "This book celebrates both a love of racing and of real food, of people eating together and participating in America's favorite pastime: Watching and hearing and feeling the thrill and thunder of a NASCAR race," he writes. The book is sprinkled with lots of color photos of Batali, the finished dishes and various tailgaters cooking. - Natalie Haughton NORTHRIDGE FARMERS MARKET OPENS Northridge Fashion Center's farmers market and family festival opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday, continuing every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. through Oct. 25, in the Tampa Avenue parking lot near Macy's and Borders Books. The market will feature produce from more than 30 farmers, food and activities for children. -N.H. NEW PASSOVER PRODUCTS Manischewitz has introduced a new line of extra virgin olive oils produced in Israel - Extra Virgin, Garlic and Basil, and Hot Roasted Pepper Extra Virgin. All three are great for dipping with matzo, tossing in salad and using in other ways for Passover. Available in 8.5-ounce bottles, the suggested retail price is $5.99. The company, by popular demand, is also introducing Reduced Sodium Gefilte Fish and Whitefish whitefish: see salmon. whitefish Any of several silvery food fishes (family Salmonidae, or Coregonidae), inhabiting cold northern lakes of Europe, Asia, and North America. & Pike to their reduced-sodium line. Available in 24-ounce jars, the suggested retail price of each is $4.99. Look for the products at supermarkets or Jewish stores. For more information, go to manischewitz.com. - N.H. BORDER BBQ BBQ barbecue SAUCES Just in time for the outdoor grilling season, Frontera Foods has just introduced a line of five Border Barbecue and Classic Grilling Sauces. Created by Chicago chef/restaurateur Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo (he's also a television cooking-show host and cookbook author), the sauces blend the robust flavors of Mexico and the American Southwest. Among the three barbecue flavors are Original Sweet & Smoky, Roasted Chipotle chi·pot·le n. A ripe jalapeño pepper that has been dried and smoked for use in cooking. [American Spanish, from Nahuatl xipotli.] Noun 1. Pineapple and Texas Black Pepper. The grilling sauces include Chipotle Honey Mustard and New Mexico Red Pepper Sesame. Use them on ribs, burgers, chicken, pork, shrimp and seafood - as a quick marinade or near the end of cooking - to enliven en·liv·en tr.v. en·liv·ened, en·liv·en·ing, en·liv·ens To make lively or spirited; animate. en·liv  en·er n. the flavor. The all-natural sauces are free of preservatives preservatives,n.pl food additives that hinder spoilage by reducing the growth of microorganisms. Include nitrates and nitrites, benzoates and sulfites, and many others. , trans fats and artificial ingredients. Suggested retail price is $3.99 per 12-ounce jar. Look for them at Whole Foods markets and other stores. They can also be ordered by calling (800) 509-4441, Ext. 120. - N.H. Hoppy treats Just in time for Easter, Indiana-based Endangered Species endangered species, any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized by human activities. In 1999 the U.S. government, in accordance with the U.S. Chocolate Co. has introduced Hoppy Treats. Available in either dark or milk chocolate (made with all natural ingredients), each 8.4-ounce bag contains 24 (.35-ounce) chocolate squares. They're delicious. The dark chocolate has a 70 percent cocoa content while the milk has 52 percent. Every purchase of the company's nearly 30 products helps save endangered species (10 percent of net profits support them). The treats, with a suggested retail price of $5.50 per bag, are available at selected Whole Foods markets or can be ordered online at chocolatebar.com or by calling (800) 293-0160. - N.H. 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