tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post8173494189278483854..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: Crockpot Camping & Meal IdeasStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-34670698187677482142023-05-19T13:03:36.432-07:002023-05-19T13:03:36.432-07:00Re: Storage of food - be sure your cooler has a g...Re: Storage of food - be sure your cooler has a good latch, even if not in "bear country." Mom didn't want to bring glass jars to state forests (frequently rocky soil!), so she'd decant things like peanut butter /jam into plastic sherbet containers. At least once, one was left out and a squirrel or chipmunk chewed through the plastic! After that trip, Dad bought a large Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-27169019215034368692022-10-21T13:55:41.183-07:002022-10-21T13:55:41.183-07:00Since this is an older post, I'd like to updat...Since this is an older post, I'd like to update that Instant Pot works great for car camping! The lid locks. You can use it overnight as a slow cooker and it flips to warm once it hits the end of the time, so if you want to sleep in a bit, you can do that without worrying about your food overcooking. (We did a traditional breakfast casserole with hash browns, sausage, eggs, cheese and a Susan Valothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155319718434529041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-41041553938853637082021-03-23T09:58:14.982-07:002021-03-23T09:58:14.982-07:00"9) UPDATED: I've gotten a few emails abo..."9) UPDATED: I've gotten a few emails about thermo slow cooking. I haven't personally tried this out yet, abut plan on it this summer."<br />Any results to report yet? (inquiring minds want to know ;-) )lynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280006617500279092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-70493104991124886362017-05-25T11:58:43.603-07:002017-05-25T11:58:43.603-07:00A couple of weekends ago I took the travel trlr ca...A couple of weekends ago I took the travel trlr camping and while we were out for the day my slow cooker was happily making Taco Soup for dinner. So nice to come back to camp after a very full and tiring day to dinner all ready for us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203336513072986522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-32200101683389764492017-04-05T11:22:25.996-07:002017-04-05T11:22:25.996-07:00So happy to read this article! My hubby and I hav...So happy to read this article! My hubby and I have finally completed buying camping equipment and are really looking forward to doing some camping this season - and we already plan on taking a crock pot. We also have two time share weeks - spring and fall - and we always take a crock pot with us when we go for those weeks. We do the freezer bag meal prep to transport in the and it saves us Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-2563305085509784882016-09-27T22:44:47.182-07:002016-09-27T22:44:47.182-07:00Hi, we are in the UK, own a caravan and also take ...Hi, we are in the UK, own a caravan and also take our slow cooker on holiday with us. We seek our recipes that are suitable for prepping and freezing, do the hard bit at home, freeze them in ziploc bags flat and cram as much as we can into the caravan freezer. There is also a facebook page called Dump bags for caravans and slow cookers which is helpful https://www.facebook.com/groups/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917245798500924492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59643781043455764682016-04-07T20:48:51.273-07:002016-04-07T20:48:51.273-07:00Hi Stephanie! You inspired me years ago when you w...Hi Stephanie! You inspired me years ago when you were in the middle of your first year of slow cooking! I ended up with at least half a dozen crock-pots after your blog that year ;) I still use many of them frequently, all the time! I've even created my own uses for them I've never seen any one else mention ;)<br /><br />Because of my inspired love for the crock-pot, my Mom and I ended upLynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526315957594965687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-91314756779970484702016-04-07T14:50:50.695-07:002016-04-07T14:50:50.695-07:00We are gearing up for another camping season, too....We are gearing up for another camping season, too. We love fajitas, so I've done chicken breast strips with onions and peppers in the crockpot, then prewrapped tortillas in foil before the trip to heat on the fire or stove, or even in another crockpot. We just add some pico de gallo and guacamole for a delicious meal. Also, taco meat for walking tacos; just build a taco salad in a bag of Anniehttp://www.savorthismoment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-92011869218788344522015-10-25T07:13:12.838-07:002015-10-25T07:13:12.838-07:00LOVE camping with the crock pot!! Every summer our...LOVE camping with the crock pot!! Every summer our entire family gets together at the lake. It's become tradition for us to come in from a day full of boating/tubing to crock pot BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans and chips. So nice, when everyone is worn out, to come back to a ready to eat no fuss meal. For extra ease, use paper plates/slow cooker liners and clean up is a snap too!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59289210212080265952015-08-08T17:36:39.743-07:002015-08-08T17:36:39.743-07:00I use a thermal cooker by Saratoga Jack, and I lov...I use a thermal cooker by Saratoga Jack, and I love it! Most recipes that can be done in a crockpot can be done in a thermal, some with a bit of tweaking. This spring we took a car trip and used our thermal to cook every day, but especially on driving days. I started the food at cabin A, put it in the thermal, and by the time we were at cabin B 10 hours later, we had dinner, and didn't have Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17777368683630370474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-83766683036590218282015-05-26T19:55:08.802-07:002015-05-26T19:55:08.802-07:00It's camping and travel season again!
Congra...It's camping and travel season again!<br /><br /> Congratulations on highlighting the convenience of slow cooking while camping. Coming back to a delicious warm dinner is terrific. Ditto on rice cookers also. We travel by RV 6 months each year and can attest to the value and convenience of slow cookers (and rice cookers).<br /><br />On long hauls I plug in our small slow cooker through an racewalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143038512314595401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-12622446885993315192014-04-21T11:10:23.604-07:002014-04-21T11:10:23.604-07:00This is how we camp with a few exceptions.
1. Use...This is how we camp with a few exceptions. <br />1. Use Reynolds crock pot bags and no need to wash dishes. At the end of each meal, remove the bag and add the next bagged meal.<br />2. I bring 2 or 3 crock pots and a rice cooker so we have our main dish, a side, and a dump cake cooking for each meal.<br />3. I have found crock recipes for every meal and use those with shorter cook times for danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11432892426948736742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-55373592601169520182014-03-11T10:13:59.992-07:002014-03-11T10:13:59.992-07:00Love the idea of cooking as you go--long days on t...Love the idea of cooking as you go--long days on the road are the toughest for us. We all get in hungry for real food, and grumpy and it's usually late. I'm going to check out the links for the adapter. <br /><br />We use our crockpot a ton when camping. I usually put it on a small table by the outside plug in on the camper. I wouldn't use it in bear country, but I've never aimeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10713672008819918954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-35702184079871253712014-02-09T08:12:31.342-08:002014-02-09T08:12:31.342-08:00YIKES. I'm having technical difficulty.
Barba...YIKES. I'm having technical difficulty.<br /><br />Barbara, I accidentally deleted your comment about bringing slow cookers along and using them in hotel rooms. That's a great tip for travel, thank you!Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-90141716932380844672014-02-08T19:50:16.187-08:002014-02-08T19:50:16.187-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Barbara Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-8634557221936371292014-02-08T19:12:52.831-08:002014-02-08T19:12:52.831-08:00HI Harley,
I just went out and checked my voltage...HI Harley,<br /><br />I just went out and checked my voltages and plugged in a variety of slow cookers. You are absolutely correct. The pot I have used in the back of the mini van is old and the newer ones are all 120V, and the outlet stops working at 110V, unless you have a converter.<br /><br />I did some research on RV forums and found an adapter that we use to plug in the air mattress pump --Stephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-28681965221200279582014-02-08T14:23:36.142-08:002014-02-08T14:23:36.142-08:00I was wondering how to get the cooker to cook whil...I was wondering how to get the cooker to cook while you are driving. I have a class C rv and tried plugging it into a converter in the dc outlet but the cooker wouldn't stay on long enough to get hot. I also had a tacoma with an ac outlet in the bed of the truck and I could use it while parked with the engine running, but as soon as I shifted to drive it would shut down. I would love the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931953629228982961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-40005418544574633142014-02-07T14:30:03.196-08:002014-02-07T14:30:03.196-08:00Great tip about the Nija. Thanks!Great tip about the Nija. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425434393888373084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-1451285773414833742014-02-07T02:16:00.560-08:002014-02-07T02:16:00.560-08:00This sounds like a great idea. I love your new te...This sounds like a great idea. I love your new tent camper. I want one of those. In the meantime I want and extra comfy mattress pad (the kind that are double the height). Thanks for sharing the idea.Kat's Purrfect Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581855234416469744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-83612876659291372242014-02-06T20:57:51.032-08:002014-02-06T20:57:51.032-08:00Great post! Just a note: I have the Set n' F...Great post! Just a note: I have the Set n' Forget cooker with the clamps, and the manual (on the parts and features page) says "Do not cook or store with lid clamped down". It's just for travel. So it won't work to cook with the lid clamped down in order to keep animals out.<br /><br />Manual: http://useandcares.hamiltonbeach.com/files/840205300.pdfkatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01589301954128710861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-11996214572752358242014-02-06T20:07:05.663-08:002014-02-06T20:07:05.663-08:00I'm going to share this on my camping blog if ...I'm going to share this on my camping blog if you don't mind. It's very good information that my readers would enjoy. Diane Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05997666936291140089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-82702222346274406842014-02-06T15:10:30.885-08:002014-02-06T15:10:30.885-08:00YAY! I love camping - my family also graduated fr...YAY! I love camping - my family also graduated from tent to tent trailer, and now my husband and I have a travel trailer! We did Thanksgiving in our RV this year and it involved 4 slow cookers! You look just adorable in your tent trailer.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025100136456420812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-23117562023725153372014-02-06T14:39:32.429-08:002014-02-06T14:39:32.429-08:00Foil meals are fun to do too. You can buy a tripod...Foil meals are fun to do too. You can buy a tripod to cook them over the fire. We usually do hamburgers, potato, carrots and onions sprinkled with steak seasoning. Cook 20-30 mins per side. Or chicken and vegetables are good too. The kids like to make their own meals. rkjb85https://www.blogger.com/profile/04139217601308215684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-9284321349749087022014-02-06T12:59:19.405-08:002014-02-06T12:59:19.405-08:00Only you would find a way to use a slow cooker in ...Only you would find a way to use a slow cooker in a vehicle. hahaha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07468437254297056305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-54362747401487470292014-02-06T11:46:51.879-08:002014-02-06T11:46:51.879-08:00Not sure if this makes a difference, but many stat...Not sure if this makes a difference, but many state parks also have water/electric and there are some really great ones out there. I'll admit I never thought of trying to bring a slow cooker along, but the idea is intriguing.I could see that being useful for those times you really don't want to start a fire or the camp stove. (We car/tent camp more than anything else so no camper for us.)Peter Schotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08234754312915202260noreply@blogger.com