need help deciding what to eat

[Lassen Forge]

Hell, I was trying to find a FD coffee alternative for my GOOD/BOB that didn't taste like chemicals or poo (tho some of the Euro market Nescafe's are actually palatable). Thanks for the arrow, CfM...

[C.f.M.]

I'm a firm believer in good coffee is the way to start the day!

VIA comes in a few flavors and blends (like Colombian, French Roast, etc.) and one to make iced coffee. It has a special cup, but water and a cup and a stirring spoon works fine.

I've been stuck at my grandpa's house with nothing but Sanka, so I have some instant coffee experience.

[Boijoy]

what are some good cheap meals that i could make with a tiny grill and a single cooler

I plan to use MREs, or "meal ready to eat." They come in different forms, including vegetarian, and are pretty easy to use. They have all sorts of shit in there, including cokkies, candy, fruit or jam, instant coffee and "drink mix."

And the paclaging is compact and recycleable.

I imagine other people have more elegant solutions, but I can't imagine being in the mood to cook anything.

Yeah Brian, you have an open invitation to "sup" w/ us at Metro Mart. We have a "real" meal everyday. Our group is from Reno. So, welcome.
Plus, MRE booty explosions would NOT be pretty on the Playa.
(( shudder )) the porto situation .. is well.. bad enough.

[Ugly Dougly]

Hell, I was trying to find a FD coffee alternative for my GOOD/BOB that didn't taste like chemicals or poo (tho some of the Euro market Nescafe's are actually palatable). Thanks for the arrow, CfM...

I'm a RB man all the way:

[C.f.M.]

Hell, I was trying to find a FD coffee alternative for my GOOD/BOB that didn't taste like chemicals or poo (tho some of the Euro market Nescafe's are actually palatable). Thanks for the arrow, CfM...

I'm a RB man all the way:

There, I fixed it.

[mudpuppy000]

If you're lazy, you can get coffee in a can from asian grocery stores. I've seen thai iced tea too.

[C.f.M.]

One of our local camps, Vietnamese Coffee Camp, pulls a trolley around with iced coffee in a can.

I don't know why, but not matter how hot it is, I still like a hot cup of coffee in the morning.

[Ugly Dougly]

Hell, I was trying to find a FD coffee alternative for my GOOD/BOB that didn't taste like chemicals or poo (tho some of the Euro market Nescafe's are actually palatable). Thanks for the arrow, CfM...

I'm a RB man all the way:

There, I fixed it.

Sorry, CfM, that stuff tastes like cough syrup.
But hey, enjoy!

[VeganChoirGirl]

One of our local camps, Vietnamese Coffee Camp, pulls a trolley around with iced coffee in a can.

I don't know why, but not matter how hot it is, I still like a hot cup of coffee in the morning.

Well, you're ahead of the curve once again CFM. In most desert countries they drink hot tea or coffee in the heat of the day to help cool down. Apparently introducing the hot liquid makes your body lower its core temperature in response.

[Mojojita]

Cooking and eating well in the middle of nowhere is a part of the art for me. Super Evil Brian, come and share a meal or two with us at Jungle Camp (5:45 and G or thereabouts) we love newbs! I feed about 20 in my camp every day, always have afternoon cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, flavored and/or fully leaded coffees and teas, and big ass dinners with meat and veggie options. It takes a lot of planning but because we have lots of people in camp that have assigned jobs such as "kitchen bitch", "duke of dishes", and "baconator", no one has to work too hard at it to eat well. Planning and packing is everything.

[C.f.M.]

One of our local camps, Vietnamese Coffee Camp, pulls a trolley around with iced coffee in a can.

I don't know why, but not matter how hot it is, I still like a hot cup of coffee in the morning.

Well, you're ahead of the curve once again CFM. In most desert countries they drink hot tea or coffee in the heat of the day to help cool down. Apparently introducing the hot liquid makes your body lower its core temperature in response.

I've read about that - the context was "hot" food being common in climactically hot countries (South America, Asia, etc.). It talked about keeping your inner temperature consistent with the temperature outside your body so you don't seem as hot.

I mean, not like you or I could EVER be any less hot, mind you.

[VeganChoirGirl]

One of our local camps, Vietnamese Coffee Camp, pulls a trolley around with iced coffee in a can.

I don't know why, but not matter how hot it is, I still like a hot cup of coffee in the morning.

Well, you're ahead of the curve once again CFM. In most desert countries they drink hot tea or coffee in the heat of the day to help cool down. Apparently introducing the hot liquid makes your body lower its core temperature in response.

I've read about that - the context was "hot" food being common in climactically hot countries (South America, Asia, etc.). It talked about keeping your inner temperature consistent with the temperature outside your body so you don't seem as hot.

I mean, not like you or I could EVER be any less hot, mind you.

Well said, my friend...well said.

[mudpuppy000]

Well, you're ahead of the curve once again CFM. In most desert countries they drink hot tea or coffee in the heat of the day to help cool down. Apparently introducing the hot liquid makes your body lower its core temperature in response.

I've read about that - the context was "hot" food being common in climactically hot countries (South America, Asia, etc.). It talked about keeping your inner temperature consistent with the temperature outside your body so you don't seem as hot.

I mean, not like you or I could EVER be any less hot, mind you.

Well said, my friend...well said.

Hmmm, I've never heard that. I'll have to try the hot drink thing out. I have heard that cuisines from hotter climates tend to be spicier. Most of the spices have anti-bacterial properties, so the food doesn't spoil as quickly.

[Ugly Dougly]

My bff told me about a dish they have in the Philippines - kare kare - which is oxtail in peanut butter sauce. It's probably delicious, but on paper it sounds like a pair of 8-year-olds invented it.

[Elorrum]

Always make coffee for your one night-sta – I mean, playa soul mate.

coffee and offer a new still in the package toothbrush.

[theCryptofishist]

[C.f.M.]

Always make coffee for your one night-sta – I mean, playa soul mate.

coffee and offer a new still in the package toothbrush.

Such a class-act!

I will have to google that recipe, because I've always wondered what do with the ox tail at the grocery store. I like Philippino cuisine.

[Martiansky]

Precooked chicken and packages of precooked brown rice, precooked bacon and a couple of eggs, precooked burger and shredded cheese for quesas, juice boxes, Annie Chung Miso Soup, ham, chicken and tuna cups w/crackers, chips and salsa, granola bars, canned pasta things, canned chicken for later, canned weinies for mac and cheese, shelf stable unrefrigerated milk boxes for cereal. I don't tend to eat like defaultia and I don't eat much. Eat the meat first, you don't want to get sick. I don't want to cook much and it seems I take back a ton of uneaten food.

I would love to bring fresh things like fruit, bread, and BACON to the playa but driving from MN makes it difficult to keep things cold or frozen. Other then buying food closer to the playa. I don't cook much at home other then quick stuff but I sure would like to eat a bit better on playa if I actually get to go this year. (my first ear was 05 and this will be my second time)I haven't seen any of the non-frigerated milk around here and powered milk is to say the least. One of my other fav's is YOOHOO in the can but none of the wallyworlds around here have any. The one in WY did!

So, any other food recomendations and hints receive GREAT APPRECIATION from me!!

[Savannah]

If any store has the Horizon Farms (or other shelf-stable REAL milk) it's going to be in with the juice boxes, so don't give up on real milk until you look there. I always bring one per day. One little package is more than enough for a big bowl of frosted shredded wheat, which is a great way to start the day. (That, and a Starbucks DoubleShot).

Yeah, there is no way to keep bread nice without buying it last minute (within a day of reaching the playa) and opening it once a day for 20 min (or so) to release the condensation. Otherwise, you get mold.

If you've missed the other food threads, there are many of them and they are (at the moment) on pages 7, 8 and 9 + of this forum. Look for the page numbers at the bottom right on the main Q&A Tips & Tricks page.

[Elorrum]

I really don't mind powdered milk, in coffee, or even on cereal. I use it to make the envelope, or box, pasta mixes too, and I use olive oil instead of margarine or butter. I make a nice ice coffee from a coffee concentrate I cold brew at home, and powdered milk. I found that powdered milk can't be kept in the camping gear kit and used again after months of storage. ack.

[tamarakay]

so, what ive learned from this thread is that if you threaten to eat MRE's all week, you get invited to meet some fabulous people in some fabulous camps and eat real food. hmmmmm know what? i'm going to start eating nothing but MRE's RIGHT NOW

super evil bryan - now i understand why you have a thing about texas. however, s.a. and the base are not really texas.

[MyDearFriend]

so, what ive learned from this thread is that if you threaten to eat MRE's all week, you get invited to meet some fabulous people in some fabulous camps and eat real food. hmmmmm know what? i'm going to start eating nothing but MRE's RIGHT NOW

Add to the list:

More bacon
More coffee
Chocolate cookies

[C.f.M.]

Parmalat individual boxes?

[Martiansky]

How do you keep the bacon good on the way to the playa and how long will it keep?

[Sic Pup]

[C.f.M.]

How do you keep the bacon good on the way to the playa and how long will it keep?

In a cooler. Or cook it and it'll keep. That shit (regular ol' grocery store bacon) is chock-full of preservatives and chemcials. Freeze to help keep it cool longer.

[Martiansky]

How do you keep the bacon good on the way to the playa and how long will it keep?

In a cooler. Or cook it and it'll keep. That shit (regular ol' grocery store bacon) is chock-full of preservatives and chemcials. Freeze to help keep it cool longer.

Thanks for the bacon info.

Is there a good place to stop to get perishables before hitting the playa?

[dragonpilot]

How do you keep the bacon good on the way to the playa and how long will it keep?

Is there a good place to stop to get perishables before hitting the playa?

From the south Fernly or Reno.
From the north Alturas (good selection) or Cedarville (not so good).

[moonrise]

We had a way to make pancakes easily, morning, noon and night, if you REALLY like pancakes 24/7!

The syrup was delicious (sweet tooth here) we skipped the butter

The 'just add water' type of pancake mix (done in a burnable paper cup for each pancake session) and safflower oil for greasing the pan and you're good to go (wash the pan please!)

[Martiansky]

I tried the just add water 'cakes the other morning and I um... didn't add enough water! The 4 (supposed to make 6-8) large 'cakes were quite thick, but not bad.