What Are You Eating? February 14, 2021, 08:08:50 pm As a spinoff from What are you Reading and What's in your Camera . . . maybe we could share some tricks, tips, menus, and methods of culinary prowess in our motorhomes.I know many folks who arrive at their night's location and immediately take off to find a restaurant meal; at least this was so in times past. Maybe not so much these days.One of the possibilities that occurred to me a couple of years ago was taking advantage of the then-nascent meal delivery services. These services have burgeoned and there are many to investigate these days.Some are much like frozen TV dinners, prep wise; but some are at the other end of the scale, and are more complicated, DIY operations. In either case, having the food necessary for such meals has been made pretty simple. Just punch up a few buttons on your computer and open the box when it comes to your door.During the last couple of months, I have tried out one of the low-end services (Everyplate) and have been extremely satisfied with the offerings. When there has been a glitch (nothing at all serious!), they have been more than generous in allowing a credit.It finally dawned on me that this was one of the best ways of cutting down on food supply prep for an upcoming trip. Just figure out how many dinners (or even hearty lunches) that you want to indulge in, and order up a set of meals that fits your needs, while accommodating refrigerator/freezer/cupboard space extant.The initial special offer that I took advantage of gave me 60 meals spread over several months (my choice of elapsed time) for $3.50 per meal (including the shipping charges), but I see there is an offer out now from them offering a limited trial plan at $2. per meal.The lower-level meals are quite simple to prepare. The ingredients received were more than adequate for the two of us, usually with leftovers at a level suitable for at least one additional small luncheon-type serving for one of us. They were tasty and quick to put together, with no packages of left over ingredients to find a use for, nor left to become obsolete at the back of the refrigerator, nor to take up precious space in an RV.I have also been toying with "exotic" sauces from a place called Thrive to add some pizzazz to meals. Sriracha sauce has become an instant hit this week. What I have seen in the stores was red; what I received from Thrive is green, and is just a bit hot. I am not a fan of hot pepper sauce, but just a smidge of this was quite nice.HINT: Thai sauces are "exhilarating" to say the least, but are tamed down mixed with sour cream or yogurt. There are also many BBQ sauces that are not brown, sweet, or smoky that are worth a dip into.I've posted this information here because I was pleased with my experiences with them. There are incentives for me to share this information for my own gain, but that is not why I posted this here. I genuinely think that these two entities would prove as useful for an RV trip as I have found in using them here at home.If anyone is interested in knowing more about these two places, please feel free to drop me a note through the message box, at my personal email address (judieashford@earthlink.net) or comment on my blog ( Adventures of Dorrie Anne | Photographing the West).Happy eating! Virtual hugs, Judie <-- Sierra Vista, Arizona Adventures of Dorrie Anne | Photographing the West Today: NOLA Boy is Eating Us Out of House and Home **************************************** 6 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #1 – February 15, 2021, 10:22:51 pm Judie,My cooking skills are limited and my repertoire of dishes is very small (tuna salad sandwiches, fried eggs, fresh fish, oatmeal, canned chili, etc). I buy pizza and wash dishes well. I'm not completely useless.Cyndy, on the other hand is a fantastic cook. Most recently she has adopted a plant-based diet for us both. This means lots of new and different dishes, new spices, and tastes. No meat, cheese, yogurt, milk, ice cream, butter, or other animal products, which is a big change for us. I love cheese, eggs, and dairy. One fermented beverage a day is OK.I am enjoying the new tastes (mostly) and after 6 weeks we are seeing tangible, measurable health benefits. We are both losing about 1 - 2 pounds a week, my blood pressure has dropped below 120/80 and my arthritis seems to be leaving. Our camping companions did this first and after three months were taken off their blood pressure and cholesterol meds. We are camping in the Lazy Daze Wednesday through Friday in the Anza Boreggo and it will be odd to not BBQ meat on the grill!Tonight's meal was mulligatawny with curry. We have never had this previously. It was delicious. I should have taken a picture, but I ate it all before I thought about it.That is what we are eating.Harold 2 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #2 – February 16, 2021, 12:17:15 pm I like food. One could say I might even love it. I've never met a dish of food I didn't like. You put it on a plate and I'll eat it.glen 2 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #3 – February 16, 2021, 12:21:59 pm Well, have to admit that I like the McRib from McDonald's as a quick, easy meal. Not sure if it qualifies as real food, though. Thank goodness it's only available around the Holidays!McRib® | McDonald’s 1 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #4 – February 16, 2021, 01:03:04 pm Quote from: HiLola - February 16, 2021, 12:21:59 pmWell, have to admit that I like the McRib from McDonald's as a quick, easy meal. Not sure if it qualifies as real food, though. Thank goodness it's only available around the Holidays!McRib® | McDonald’sReal or not, McRibs are also one of my favorite “cheat meals”. Wish they were available year round. Due to the pandemic, my family has been ordering significantly more takeout to support the local restaurants, mostly independent/hole in the wall type establishments. It’s hard work but someone has to do it 😛 I have found some types of food are better at traveling than others: Mediterranean (kabobs, stews, etc), deep-dish pizza, bbq and most Chinese food for example, compared to tacos, sushi, and burgers/fries (not so travel worthy). 1 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #5 – February 16, 2021, 01:05:01 pm "Not sure if it qualifies as real food, though."I'd like to know how they remove the bones, if indeed there are any to begin with?
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #6 – February 16, 2021, 01:24:15 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - February 16, 2021, 01:05:01 pm"Not sure if it qualifies as real food, though."I'd like to know how they remove the bones, if indeed there are any to begin with? I don't think they are real ribs but they sure are tasty! 1 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #7 – February 16, 2021, 01:27:42 pm Quote from: HiLola - February 16, 2021, 01:24:15 pmI don't think they are real ribs but they sure are tasty!I would guess it’s a meat-goo-ish substance squeezed into a rib-shaped mold and steamed or baked. Tasty meat-goo nonetheless. 1 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #8 – February 16, 2021, 01:58:25 pm I actually love to cook! This past year I have been exploring cooking more spicier cuisine in my cast iron pot. I have learned at least 3 new, to me, recipes. The following are now mainstay in our house: beef barria, pork and chicken chili verde, and Braised New Mexico-Style Pork in Red Chile Sauce. Yes it is all from scratch. I then freeze it into batches and it is available when either of us have a craving for something different.Cheers,Julie 2 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #9 – February 16, 2021, 02:00:24 pm Quote from: YHung - February 16, 2021, 01:27:42 pmI would guess it’s a meat-goo-ish substance squeezed into a rib-shaped mold and steamed or baked. Tasty meat-goo nonetheless."The McRib consists of a restructured boneless pork patty shaped like a miniature rack of ribs, barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles, served as a sandwich on a 5½ inch (14 cm) roll. Meat restructuring was developed by the US Army to deliver low-cost meat to troops in the field.""Restructured" is a frightening term. Chris 4 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #10 – February 16, 2021, 02:09:11 pm I like one pot meals.My favorite is tuna noodle casserole.Large wide egg noodles cooked until not quite done.Drain, add cream of mushroom soup, large drained can of tuna and some frozen peas.Dash of milk, some garlic powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper for some zip and fresh ground black pepper.Heat in pot until all is blended nicely.Makes for great leftovers and is easy to cleanup.
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #11 – February 16, 2021, 02:12:35 pm Quote from: Chris Horst - February 16, 2021, 02:00:24 pm"The McRib consists of a restructured boneless pork patty shaped like a miniature rack of ribs, barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles, served as a sandwich on a 5½ inch (14 cm) roll. Meat restructuring was developed by the US Army to deliver low-cost meat to troops in the field.""Restructured" is a frightening term. ChrisHey, I never said it was healthy!
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #12 – February 16, 2021, 02:29:56 pm "Cyndy, on the other hand is a fantastic cook. Most recently she has adopted a plant-based diet for us both. This means lots of new and different dishes, new spices, and tastes. No meat, cheese, yogurt, milk, ice cream, butter, or other animal products, which is a big change for us. I love cheese, eggs, and dairy. One fermented beverage a day is OK."My virtual hat is definitely off to you if you can maintain this sort of a diet for the long haul. I know a lot of folks manage it. I'll admit that I have never tried to stick to such a restrictive regimen, and probably could not do it for very long.Personally, I am in the camp that believes that a variety of foods is best for the body. One must just use restraint in certain areas, and not overdo. But that is speaking from my own personal viewpoint as to my own health needs and requirements.Fortunately I adore veggies, fruits, and whole grains much more than fatty meats and sugar-y foods. I use full-fat everything in the dairy department, make my own yogurt with full-fat milk and even add powdered whole milk to it for an extra thick consistency, gobble eggs frequently, and eat my share of a variety of breads.I found an interesting article about this subject this morning, and offer it here for anyone who would like to know more about the relationship of meats to legumes/grains in the nutrition department.Intriguing stuff! Virtual hugs, Judie 4 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #13 – February 16, 2021, 05:55:49 pm Good observations Judie and great article. I agree that it will still be a question whether maintaining a plant-based diet can be sustainable. I guess we will have to have this conversation in a year!I fantasize about cheese, milk, and yogurt...Harold
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #14 – February 16, 2021, 06:03:04 pm To me, there is no such thing as a diet. I don't want to follow something with the word die involved.Everything in moderation is the way I live.As for plant based diets. I have teeth for ripping, tearing and chewing meat. If I wasn't supposed to eat meat, then, I'd think by now evolution would have changed my mouth to suit a plant only based diet. 3 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #15 – February 16, 2021, 10:25:31 pm Jota,No one suggested that you try this diet. Take a breath.HD
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #16 – February 16, 2021, 11:31:36 pm Harold, are you and Cyndy putting the pooch on a plant-based diet as well? On our recent first camp out in our new-to-us LD, we were joined by an old Navy friend and his wife. They have much more recent camping experience than us and said they always prepare something at home just before leaving on a trip that they can easily prepare the first night. They brought some home-made enchiladas which were very tasty. I think it’s a good idea, one which we will try to replicate. 1 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #17 – February 17, 2021, 12:11:28 am Hi Greg,The lucky pooch still eats kibble, wet food, and anything else he can get into his mouth throughout the day. Yesterday it was a sleepy lizard he dug out of the woodpile on our morning walk. He swallowed said lizard before I could rescue it. A few days ago he pulled an apple off the tree and ate it on the lawn. I'd be thrilled if he ate either of my neighbors roosters.When it comes to food, he doesn't discriminate. Here is my view as I eat in my easy chair:Harold 7 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #18 – February 17, 2021, 10:49:25 am Two years ago I woke up in the middle of the night having a heart attack. One stint & balloon later I went home. My (retired MD pathologist) wife, Elizabeth, had been doing some research as to how prevent a future heart event said that we will try the whole food plant based lifestyle (not a diet). Her main reference was the books "How Not to Die" by Dr. Michael Greger, MD; "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr. MD; and "Reversing Heart Disease" by Dr. Dean Ornish, MD. The books laid out the research by several well known clinics & universities that has been done over the years that has proven that we are what we eat. And that is a personal choice we all make. There is no need to reflect ether positively or negatively on others lifestyles. Elizabeth said we will go to the recommended "Whole food plant based lifestyle" in an effort of reversing the plaque buildup in my body's arteries (including the heart of course). I wholly agreed as I didn't want another attack that would probably be my last one.From the day I came home from the hospital we started the new eating lifestyle with no compromising. If I cheated, who was I cheating? Me! It didn't take long to really starting to enjoy all the new recipes Elizabeth was brewing. There are many recipe books for this available on Amazon. We can eat all we want. It does require more kitchen time but cleanup is better as all oil and fat is eliminated from the meals and dishes. We enjoy having our meals in the motorhome where ever we are and very few restaurants have anything on their menus for us. Yes there are restrictions but for me it is worth it. I am on two very low level medications and my current cholesterol is 87. No more blood pressure meds are required and I am back (and leveled off at) to my weight I was in high school. Some ask if I miss all the the tasty food I don't have anymore and I reply no as I don't live to eat, I eat to live. I am blessed with living my life with Elizabeth and I want more time doing so. That is why every day is a gift and want to live it to the fullest. The pleasure of a meal is just a few minutes from each day, but the pleasure doing what other activities fills out each day is what counts the most for us. Because my heart arteries were quite compromised (heredity issues and diet) I know I am not out of the woods or ever will totally be so. Mainly, If I die I don't it to be my fault.It took me about six months to return to full strength and I am now back to full activity keeping up the ranch operation. We are looking forward to getting back on the road this year probably going westbound again. We really enjoy the closeness we have in the motorhome exploring North America. We feel everyone should live whatever life that bring them the most happiness. 14 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #19 – February 17, 2021, 11:21:33 am Mike,You said it better than I did. I'm glad to hear that the diet has had positive results for you. That gives me more encouragement to keep this up. I was also impressed by my doctors response that if I went on the plant based diet, he wouldn't increase my blood pressure/cholesterol meds and surgery will be postponed based on how my body reacts to the plant based diet. Since my brother, my sister, first cousin, and my uncle have died from the same diagnosis, I have to take this seriously.Like you, I had a cardiac event and the initial prognosis was heart surgery and then meds for life. If I can reverse the heart condition with a plant based diet and less meds, it will be worth the change.Cyndy is using the Esselstyn "Engine Two" cookbook and creating lots of new and interesting meals. I'm fortunate that she is so enthusiastic about this lifestyle change. You are correct: It results in lots more pots to wash, but that is my contribution, since I'm not a cook. We grow vegetables and fruit, so we harvest ingredients from the garden every day. Right now it is oranges, tangerines, cumquots, kale, spinach, and carrots. We have bags of frozen boysenberries from last summer that I love. Last night she made a plant based fudge brownie with boysenberry sauce that was spectacular! I'm going to get labs done in another month and see what the numbers have done.Thanks again for your insightful and articulate post and the encouragment. We are leaving today for three days in the Lazy Daze (Anza Boreggo desert) and it will be the first time eating plant based meals in the rig. Every day holds a new experience.Harold 3 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #20 – February 17, 2021, 11:55:58 am Quote from: Chris Horst - February 16, 2021, 02:00:24 pm"The McRib consists of a restructured boneless pork patty shaped like a miniature rack of ribs, barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles, served as a sandwich on a 5½ inch (14 cm) roll. Meat restructuring was developed by the US Army to deliver low-cost meat to troops in the field.""Restructured" is a frightening term. ChrisGot to love restructured food. Love me some Soylent Green.......glen 1 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #21 – February 17, 2021, 11:58:45 am Quote from: colddog - February 17, 2021, 11:55:58 amGot to love restructured food. Love me some Soylent Green.......Great movie!PlotIn the year 2022, the cumulative effects of overpopulation, pollution, and some apparent climate catastrophe have caused severe worldwide shortages of food, water and housing. Gee, isn't that next year?
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #22 – February 17, 2021, 11:59:02 am Quote from: Blueox25 - February 16, 2021, 05:55:49 pmGood observations Judie and great article. I agree that it will still be a question whether maintaining a plant-based diet can be sustainable. I guess we will have to have this conversation in a year!I fantasize about cheese, milk, and yogurt...HaroldA very very large population of Hindus has no issue with a plant diet. <smile> not me I love bacon too too much....... probably the most unhealthy food invented by humans.glen 1 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #23 – February 17, 2021, 12:27:52 pm Judie, Sorry to create a diversion in your otherwise interesting thread. I'm looking forward to seeing what other members are eating while out in their rigs.Harold 2 Likes
Re: What Are You Eating? Reply #24 – February 18, 2021, 10:38:40 pm "Sorry to create a diversion in your otherwise interesting thread. I'm looking forward to seeing what other members are eating while out in their rigs."Me, too! All talk of food is welcomed on this thread. Plant-based diets are probably well tolerated by most people, particularly those who have some underlying problem to rectify. Personally I find meat less appealing that say, broccoli, but I eat both.I'd love to be a mouse in the corner to see your every meal, especially when out in the Lazy Daze ! Virtual hugs, Judie 1 Likes
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