Folks, some day i will get up and go but for now i am in heavy study mode, learning all i can, listening intently and attempting to understanding the culture of those out there so i can fulfil my dreams and not muck up too badly when the right times come.
The forums are a great help to me and friendly too! A little thought though is i dont really believe anyone except a solo could possibly understand the mindset of a fellow soloist, our trials and challenges. For that reason when it comes to advice i think, THIS IS THE PLACE!
Anyway to my main topic, and the truth please.!!!
Mealtime ! As a forever single man thats a awful thought! I am not talking about a one days meal plan but a weeks. Breakfast is easy for me Yoghurt and toast and a cuppa. Lunch is easy too, more yoghurt and some fruit, for between snacks maybe some nuts or more fruit but then is the dreaded dinner time. I tend to make a bulk meal...soup, spaghetti, roast and use the cold meat for sandwiches next day.
Come on folks...what do you do for meals when camping say for a week or more? Peter
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Hi Peter Welcome to Grey Nomads Im not single but dont let that put you off most of us are frendly. but Food wise we tend to get what icalleasy food sallads cook chooks & roasts in a Weber baby Q . Find for us this is the cheaper way togo as we cant real afford to eat out or use take away, probably healthier any way. Cheers Daryl.
I do not worry about meals, they seem to sort out themselves. There is not the same amount of storage as home, so I tend to buy as I need. Therefore, what I buy has to be eaten.
What I cook for dinner, gets used for breakfast or lunch, but it gets used quickly. At home things go into the fridge and just seem to make mould.
Travelling, in particular in the country, I tend to stop at the small road side stalls to get the next meals. Fish, pasta, eggs and vegies are my main stays.
Its only things that require cold storage, that are of concern, as they take up vital beer space.
Hello and welcome Seonau. You're analysing this too much. That will defeat the purpose of taking to the road. The first thing you'll learn about this lifestyle is to relax, don't think about it too much, and bear in mind that every plan is subject to change with very little notice. On the "cooking" post there are heaps of suggestions about managing meals. I cook one-pot dishes a week or so ahead, pack into meal sized containers and freeze in my Waeco. The van ice box isn't big enough for what I do. I can then bake a spud in the micky wave, or cook a little pasta or rice freshly cooked. The dishes always contain some meat, beef, lamb, mince or chicken. I cook from scratch, adding lots of vegetables. I add a curry paste, or other sauces to kick the flavour into gear, and then all I have to do is zap it in the micky wave when I need a feed. The prepared sauces you get are ok, but I'm a bit sus about what's in the jar. Cereal is a good breakfast, but to each his/her own. You obviously have your routine. That's another thing which will go out the window when you hit the road - routine. I've lived in a caravan on-site for 8 years in Broome, and I've been on the road since '97. This procedure worked for me when I was still working, and it works now. I can't stand setting up every meal just for me. I'd rather cook for 20 than for me. When I'm parked I make lunch my main meal, but when I'm on the road I have my main meal early in the evening eg before 7pm. So it takes a little forward planning which saves meal time hassles when you need them least. All the best and RELAX man. Relax! Cheers
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Thanks DeBe, twobob and Granny Hey DeBe were you the guy who years ago put a tape recorder on the back of a motor bike and broke every land speed record on S.Y.P.? and your brother found something frilly under the front seat of the family car that certainly didnt belong to you? heheheh but i wont tell!
Granny i am frustrated !! I want to go but i cant! (See Profile) The best i can do is prepare and educate myself. Sad in away for sure but i must do what i must do. Peter
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Bob,I like your priorities. food is a problem, because it take us beer space. I tend to keep enough meat or fish(I try to catch my own) for 3 days, aprox, as I can,t freeze things and not the beer. I am thinking of a dual zone fridge but will stick with the waeco at the moment.noodles or anything quick is good . big sandwiches are also on the menu. I try to cook on a fire if possible , but the place is so dry that its not always good.Fresh fruit from road side stalls or farmer markets are great and cheap.I actually loose weight on the road because I,m more active! keep up the good life! Bill
Hi Pete! I had planned to do the big trip solo also as had been a bachelor for near 50 years but then met my fiancee so now we're travelling together. I use a thing called a 'Dream Pot' often for casseroles, if you haven't heard of them you use the inner saucepan to cook the contents for 10 to 20min then place the saucepan into the insulated outer container & seal it up for the rest of the day so it cooks in its own built up heat & it's ready for dinner time. Using the same method I often cook silversides in it(you can add some carrots etc to it also) first thing in the morning before I start driving so less preperation on arrival. Next morning the stock from the casserole can then stay in the sauspan & I add flour coated chops(thickens the sauce),vege's,herbs & seasoning & do the process again for the that nights meal...& the next few too. Another thing we some sometimes do is make pizza's with lebanese bread, just smother with tomatoe paste then throw on your favorite ingredients & cover with cheese & Masterfoods Italian herbs. You can make the same meal a few times in a week if you want to use up the ingredients, also make more than one at once & freeze or refridgerate the extra one for another day. Cheers Jon
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That was exactly the type of thing i want to know about and i shall investigate it further. I have taken a peek at your blog. Its great !!! i have subscribed to it and will follow you around the place. I especially like the pics, like you say....they tell a thousand stories.
Thankyou again Pete
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No matter how hard it is raining, two pirates may never share an umbrella.
Peter! Thanks for your comments, we're just learning the cooking ideas ourselves here, & learning everything else for that matter I am compiling info on everything to do with caravanning as I would love to do a book one day with advice on all aspects of caravanning, I have bought 4 books over the years & have found they don't cover much of what I have needed so far so for 2 to 3 years I have researched the internet for advice on all sorts of stuff (but never too technical as I am not the most technical person around) The book won't be filled with travel places & photo's like a lot of the books as that info can be found anywhere, After a couple of years of travel experience & the right motivation I may achieve it. I decided to make new entries & new albums on the web site only when we have enough photos & things to say resulting in a couple of weeks to a month between entries so I have arranged forfriends & family etc automatically receive an email every time i publish a new entry to save them looking all the time We will be going towards Sydney in February then onto Canberra then possibly out your way sometime in autumn so we may see you sometime. Cheers Jon
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I'm a planner. While the batteries keep the food chilled - I plan the meaty meals. As the battery runs down - more vego and quick pasta meals. Haloumi, a greek cheese that is BBQd or grilled is delicious and really fast. You can get it in the refrigerated cheese section of the supermarket. Great with salad and grilled tomato. If I am only going away for a few days, I prechop some of the veges etc to make it quick and easy when I get to my spot. I have a lamb casserole fave when camping in winter that I plan for so I can enjoy how great is smells at it slowly cooks over the fire
I'm not solo these days, but I'm still the chief cook and bottle washer, so heres my little contribution ...
Depending where you travel, there might be well-stocked shops, or only staples available, or maybe none for many hundred's of k's. It can be a problem if food cant be kept fresh long enough in remote areas. You need to plan ahead and stock up on non-perishables such as tinned or dried foods if theres likely to be a shortage of fresh food available. And if in doubt about the water, boil it!
Vacuum-sealing meat greatly adds to the time it will keep although only while refridgerated.
Its very important to be careful with hygiene, a tummy-bug would smartly ruin any holiday.
Golly folks...how good how that grilled cheese sound !!!! Imagine sun dried tomato in a little oil, a few olives with some preserved pear ! golly golly wowssa!!!! Red wine, fire going and heaps of bull ****e !! Come to think of it i have more than a hundred M/T preserving jars in the shed...and only three full ones in the kitchen cupboard.
Hi Jon...you get down this way you better contact me ! Spare bed, hot bath and home cooking. Cheap too. Love to hear your stories and steal you cooking books. heheheh
and Rosey...ummm vac meat sounds a bit dogey to me. Two years ago Christmas time i continually ribbed my boss at work for a bonus and suggested a smoked ham would do. I got my bonus alright a tin of Spam ( truly ) The bum! Excited this year though rumour has it there are party poppers in his cupboard. Not that i peeked !
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No matter how hard it is raining, two pirates may never share an umbrella.
