[Rhodes22-list] Sailing Meal Simplicity and Planning

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Chris,
I had a tuna sandwich too, be sure to use enough relish.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris Geankoplis <napoli68 at charter.net>
>Sent: May 27, 2006 10:32 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sailing Meal Simplicity and Planning
>
>Julie, and Art,
>                    In Biology we talk abut convergent evolution.  Two
>species, quite different, producing similar adaptations to similar
>environments.  What Julie described is almost exactly what we did in Mexico
>and even the Bahamas.  In '94 we didn't have the neat pouches just canned
>tuna, chicken etc.  I'm hungry, think I'll go make a tuna fish sandwich.
>
>Chris G
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Julie Thorndycraft" <julie at circle7.net>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 12:15 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Sailing Meal Simplicity and Planning
>
>
>> Art,
>> We found a cooler bag that was the perfect size to fit under the seats at
>> REI in the camping section. It was extremely heavy duty but it worked well
>> for beverages and because it was right in the cockpit, it kept people out
>of
>> the icebox. It was about the exact size of the Rubbermaid containers that
>> everyone buys to slide under the seats.
>>
>> We always have REI dried meals on board when we travelled with our boat -
>> they were the emergency rations. The ones that we did try were ok - I
>recall
>> the desserts were pretty good but then sweets, when you're boat camping,
>> always taste good.
>>
>> For breakfasts, we live on yogurt with granola mixed in. We also hard-boil
>a
>> bunch of eggs and munch on those for breakfast as well. We have a camp
>> toaster that we use to toast bread or bagels on the single-burner unit in
>> the cabin. We also use the instant oatmeal packets when it's cold outside.
>> For lunch, we pack the tuna pouches - they work great on sandwiches or
>> salads and some are also seasoned. You can also get cooked chicken and
>> salmon in those same pouches now at the grocery store. They don't take up
>> much space and they flatten out and take virtually no space when you're
>done
>> with them.
>>
>> Dinners meant firing up the propane grill on the back. We eat pretty well
>on
>> our trips and the galley is fully stocked with all the herbs and
>seasonings
>> that anyone could desire for putting together a meal. Couscous or the
>Noodle
>> packets work really well as side dishes.
>>
>> As to keeping things cool, for day trips we would re-use water bottles and
>> freeze them. If you're desperate, you can drink the water but it doesn't
>> taste quite as good after being frozen. For longer trips we would buy
>block
>> ice and break it up into air tight containers that would fit into the
>> icebox - our icebox never drained very well and this was neater and easier
>> to clean out.
>>
>> Julie
>> former owner of Blue Loon
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
>> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 9:45 AM
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Sailing Meal Simplicity and Planning
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Cohorts,
>> >
>> > I have been amazed that there have few, if any, posts related to weekend
>> > meal suggestions for Rhoadie cruise meals.  I'd suggest whoever has
>ideas
>> > use the subject line - "breakfast menu" or whatever, then any of us can
>do
>> > a save into a breakfast folder so it can be handy when we go out.  Of
>> > course, we all realize the problem with Rummy's menus - which folder to
>> > use when everything uses rum.
>> >
>> > I have a few suggestions, Chris will have dozens more than any of us.
>> >
>> > I have yet to find a true sealing container, container set, which can be
>> > easily stowed and retrieved for cooked or uncooked food, probably in an
>> > ice chest.  What ice chest is most friendly for under the cockpit seats?
>> >
>> > Kroger brands/sells 24oz Quick Country Grits in a round container that
>are
>> > delicious. Water/grits ratio is 4/1, and takes 15 minutes to get to
>> > paradise.  I sent some 'speckled heart' grits to a colleague in
>Middlebury
>> > many years ago when I was with Onion Roll (Uniroyal) and they were
>> > dismissed/rejected in a heartbeat.  They apparently don't taste very
>good
>> > when topped with milk and sugar.
>> >
>> > Sam's sells 'tropical fruit salad' in a 6lb11oz can for $3 here, which
>> > makes a nice meal addition after you drain off the sugar water.  I use
>> > small glass sealing plexiglass cooking containers to store what is left
>> > over for this.
>> >
>> > Does anyone have sea stories about the dried meal packets available from
>> > REI, Bass Pro, and others?
>> >
>> > The small oriental butane stove has been excellent to use.  Saroj, you
>> > were right on with your suggestions.
>> >
>> > Any ideas out there?
>> >
>> > Art
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