Cookbooks (was Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cooking)

[Kip Hansen]

Mary Lou,

Now I agree with you.  A no refrigeration, weekend cruise R22 cookbook, 
most recipes sized for two.  I guess we could include anything that 
would last Friday to Sunday in the "icebox" or "cooler" too.

Let the recipe's roll!

Kip

Mary Lou Troy wrote:

> I'd like one. Not sure how much I have to contribute. We've gotten 
> lazier and lazier about cooking but I could probably find a few 
> recipes that we've tested. When we first started out cruising, the two 
> cookbooks I found to be most helpful were "The One Pan Gourmet: Fresh 
> Food on the Trail" by Don Jacobson and "The Two Burner Gourmet: The 
> Cookbook for Cooking Far From Home" by Terry L. Searfoss. Both of them 
> were more helpful for the mindset rather than the actual recipes, 
> though I'll probably reread both of them this winter looking for 
> ideas. I think a Rhodes 22 cookbook would be fun - especially the idea 
> of testing recipes at gatherings. The only problem might be that most 
> of these recipes are hard to make in quantity - of course everyone 
> could make something different and we could all sample. What I'm 
> really looking for is a "no refrigeration" cookbook. One of our 
> library patrons was talking about one some church group had put 
> together. She was going to get me more information but didn't do it 
> and I haven't see her in a long time.
>
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Swan Creek, MD / Ft. Washington, PA
>
> At 09:12 AM 11/5/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>
>> Anne, Thanks for the cooking notes, I am more hungry now and anxious 
>> for summer time to come back.  I bought a "Tailgaters" cookbook for 
>> my brother (big rams fan) which limited all recipies to that which 
>> could be prepared on a small bbq and a coleman stove in the middle of 
>> no-where - ie tailgating parkinglot.  It is a great concept since the 
>> "authors" are forced to tell all the logistics involved in preparing 
>> a meal under these restrictions.
>> The recipeis read just like yours.  MY IDEA is to make a Cruisers 
>> Cookbook - It has been done ( almost to death ) but not with the
>> Pre-Preparation and all the logisticical comments necessary to cook 
>> multiple Items with only a burner and a BBQ.  Some of these even 
>> refer to Oven settings - the closest thing I got to an oven is the 
>> laz right before the gas tank exploses.  Is there any Interest in 
>> putting together a RHODES 22 Cookbook - I would take care of 
>> compiling and printing - We could "Test" recipies at gatherings.  
>> Heck the ideas are flowing.  Stan could give one with the sale of the 
>> boat.  ANY INTEREST.  Bob Weber
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>> From: "anima" <anima@apex.net>
>>> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>>> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cooking
>>> Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 21:40:25 -0600
>>>
>>> Ok fellas, ya got me on one of my favorite subjects.
>>> I really think you're on the engineer overkill for this
>>> power thing.
>>> I only have charcoal and wished I had purchased the
>>> propane magma but several years ago this list went through
>>> such a thing about Ka-Boom that I chickened out. I have
>>> since cooked on many a boat and have learned the safety
>>> steps and feel quite comfortable (though always on the alert).
>>> For a weekend on Pickwick (have sailed and overnighted on that
>>> great water also) or KY Lake, I believe you just have to plan well.
>>> As Brad had leaked, I have the one-burner stock GB stove and
>>> a charcoal magma.
>>> I do the chicken (or hamburger) on Friday night. This I have in marinade
>>> and nearly frozen, since these are more susceptible.Next is completely
>>> frozen Pork tenderloin in marinade in ziplock bag for 2nd night. I will
>>> put potatoes in oil and lemon and rosemary in a aluminum foil packet and
>>> ziplock. These I place on the coals as they are started so the 
>>> potatoes can
>>> cook. (If I am really organized, I sometimes precook 'em a ways at 
>>> home.)
>>> My job hours are long, so rarely get that good!
>>> I make a mean rice and bean and corn dish (some of you had this at KY)
>>> and this goes in a foil packet and warms up on the coals prior to meat
>>> grilling also...you can always leave it on the grill when you put on the
>>> grate.
>>>  I usually save thick pieces of steak for the third day. I have one 
>>> of those
>>> soft sided coolers that fits ontop of the "beer bin" in the refridge.
>>> I have the side opening door on fridge rather than the 'dig in from 
>>> the top"
>>> that I saw at our gathering on some boats. (I like my side opener 
>>> better,
>>> but this may be a familiarity issue) Seems easier to get a beer.
>>> I put one of those pre-frozen packs in the soft sider next to the meat
>>> along with ice that I replenish through the weekend.
>>> Many times even in the 90+ weather, I have to remember to get the
>>> frozen meat out so it will thaw and marinate or we eat very late!
>>> Often when I come home from store I will marinate the meat before I
>>> freeze it...Walla! Super organization! I like those days!
>>> The remainder of side dishes I store in cooler in the ever wonderful
>>> ziplocks and generally plan for non refridgerated treats. I have planty
>>> of beer storage as Brad already told you and... experienced first hand!
>>> Plenty of room for dinner wine in the V berth shelves.
>>> Plus, 5 fenders for rafting up with the big boys!
>>> I always tell 'em.....7.5 foot cockpit...just perfect for a single gal.
>>> Meanwhile they are pretty packed in on their 30+ footer cockpits!
>>> In the a.m. I use the burner inside with pop-top up for boiling coffee
>>> water which is my reverse osmosis water from home. I stock gallons
>>> of these in the lazerette. I use the old Melitta drip. they have a 
>>> new pot
>>> that is thermal and holds over 8 cups of coffee! $20 on their site.
>>> (Actually, I gave it to Steve because he liked it so much and it is now
>>> on the "Bright Star" at Marco Island this eve, sailing on its way to
>>> Guatemala.)
>>> Guess i'll have to get a new one for my boat.
>>> Cooking 101,
>>> Anne
>>>
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