Food and Camping

[Catrin]

Catrin,

I can't remember if you're a fan of beans, but I have a salad made with basmati rice, black beans, garbonzos and black eyed peas, red and green pepper and celery dressed with seasoned rice wine vinegar that would probably keep just fine on ice for at least a couple of days. It's to be served at room temperature. I can send you the recipe if you'd like.

I do need to be cautious with beans, but would like to try it. This sounds like something that wouldn't spoil too quickly, so sure, send me the recipe. Thanks!

[indysteel]

I do need to be cautious with beans, but would like to try it. This sounds like something that wouldn't spoil too quickly, so sure, send me the recipe. Thanks!

I thought I had it on my work computer, but I can't seem to find it. I'll look for it at home and get back to you.

[Pax]

I like to pre-cook some things before we go camping or RVing. Especially that first night when we roll into the campground late and the last thing I want to do is cook.

I like to make up some tuna macarroni salad, potato salad, sandwiches and put in Tupperware in the cooler.

I like to make a big container of black beans and cous cous, it's one of those things that can be eaten cold or hot, yum!

[GLC1968]

I would think in terms of a gourmet picnic for inspiration. I mean - you can pack anything if it's precooked and good to eat cold. Some things not yet mentioned: How about grilled marinated chicken? Summer sausage, fancy cheeses and pita chips or crackers? Fruit salad? Cold pizza (a lot of people love this!)? Olives, hummus, chopped veggies, dips, etc. Cucumber and tomato salad. Wraps and stuff to stick in them?

You could go to your local gourmet food store and browse their prepared food cases for ideas.

I would bet that not wanting to eat is probably easily solved by packing some foods that you love and that you'll look forward to eating!

I'm typically a backpacker when I'm camping, so the luxury of a cooler and no weight requirement is making me drool with jealousy! Get creative!

[Catrin]

I'm typically a backpacker when I'm camping, so the luxury of a cooler and no weight requirement is making me drool with jealousy! Get creative!

I think I was so busy focusing on having a tent, etc., etc., that I gave no thought at all for food until the last minute and then there wasn't time to do anything. I mean, I even forgot a rag to wipe off my chain Lesson learned, and thanks for all of the creative suggestions!

I am typically not very creative in my diet, though I do enjoy good food. I CAN combine creativity and the fact my body gets to work on these trips means that I don't have to be quite as restrictive as usual

[jessmarimba]

I LOVE cold pizza after running or biking. Or if you have a fire, pre-cook it and then just stick it in foil and re-heat.

Also good for cooking (or reheating) if you have fire but no cooking "stuff" are hobo packs (yay, Girl Scouts) - we would either let these cook for hours, or you can pre-cook meat & potatoes and then add the rest to re-heat. Essentially any meat, in small pieces, little potato chunks, and then whatever veggies you want (corn, tomato pieces, carrots, beans, broccoli, get creative) and wrap it in foil with some butter and spices, shove the foil packet into the coals/wood/bottom of the fire.

[Sky King]

keeping things cold - Buy a small chunk of dry ice - try 3 lbs to start. You may have to ask in the meat department. Be sure to wrap it well, It will keep things very cold - we set some cardboard over it as it will freeze everything if you aren't careful. BUT the positive is no melting ice, no need to pour off water and lasts a long time - 3 days for us.
My DH has an extremely high metabolism (wish I did) he eats six times a day (at least) so having attractive food is always a challenge am stealing some ideas from this thread

[ridebikeme]

Catrin,

I'm glad that you are enjoying camping; it truly is such a relaxing atmosphere! I agree with many here that "camping" means something different to everyone, but in reality it's simply about getting " outside." Perhaps the same thought process as people riding... it's about the adventure NOT about what you are using or not using. So enjoy yourself and have a great time!!

Keep us in the loop as to how your weekend goes; I'll definitely look forward to reading it!



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