The Clever Camper Cookbook: Over 20 simple dishes to enjoy in the great outdoors

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What makes this vanlife cookbook both a good read and very useful is there are over 20 simple-to-make recipes that can be done with a two-burner camping stove. The recipes were created by the authors during their travels, and they decided to share what they created with the rest of the world. Vanlife isn’t just for couples and nomad solo travellers, but families too. Monkeys on the Road is a novel about vanlife that tells of what it’s like to travel with children while living in a camper van. It’s not as if you can’t find recipes and resources online to figure out what you’re going to make on the road in a van. However, these dedicated van life cookbooks can be so much easier and more convenient for you to have at all times.

Having spent months exploring the world in our trusty VW camper, we’re experts at putting together incredible food equipped with just a two-burner camping stove and a tiny fridge or cool box. The Clever Camper Cookbook features over 20 of the best recipes we came up with on our travels―there’s no fuss, nothing too fancy, just deliciously simple cooking. One thing we’ll say is you might just want to buy this book used as it’s kind of expensive brand-new. Anyway, off that topic, this features a collection of over 80 dishes and for the purposes of a vanlife cookbook, the dishes are designed to be prepared in many different rustic settings. Again, the content is really great and there’s a lot of zest in the writing. However, it may be a bit overbearing for some. Hey, if nothing else, you at least can just read the recipes and call it a day with this book. 5. The Original VW Camper CookbookOvens often sit on top of fridge/freezers and can be quite high, making them a potential hazard for shorties. Don’t forget also about the weight allowance of your motorhomebefore you choose an oven for your van. Who is going on the camping trip? Some books are geared towards families with young children. Other books might be geared towards young adults or those who are camping with a large group of friends. I also LOVE being in a foreign country and being able to get the latest book from my favourite author instantly, rather than needing to wait until we return to the UK (or ask someone to post me a copy, which in this post- Brexit age is both costly & takes forever!)

Of course, as great as the content is in this book, it needs to be mentioned that it takes place in Great Britain. The way the author writes, you can clearly tell that’s where he’s from, and many of you in America may not be too fond of a read such as this. However, in a van, especially if you are concerned about your payload, getting the books in eBook format, on a Kindle, iPad or PDF reader, is a really good idea. Having spent months exploring the world in our trusty VW camper, we’re experts at putting together incredible food equipped with just a two-burner camping stove and a tiny fridge or cool box. The Clever Camper Cookbook features over 20 of the best recipes we came up with on our travels—there’s no fuss, nothing too fancy, just deliciously simple cooking.

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Some of the best camper van meals we’ve ever eaten have been simple, cooked in the open air in front of an amazing view…and a cold beer, of course! Portable Gas Grills Owning your first motorhome can feel pretty daunting. The idea of jumping into your new van and driving off into the sunset is the dream, but the reality requires just a little bit more work, and some knowledge or being a motorhomer. If you’re buying a used motorhome, you will have less choice about what you get unless this is a defining feature and a must have, in which case it may take you longer to find your dream machine Motorhome Microwaves We’ve toured across Europe, Morocco, Turkey and the Caucasus and have experience shopping in countries where the food offer is very different to Europe – we’ve learned how to find alternatives or work with unfamiliar ingredients. Wondering where to dispose of water water or how to dry your hair off grid? Or not sure about what to do when you first pitch up? Then you’re in the right place, this is the perfect guide for you!

Feast by Firelight: Simple Recipes for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors is a fantastic cookbook that is designed to make premium cooking, even in the outdoors, feel like an effortless experience. Emma Frisch, the author, has a lot of experience in the culinary field and even starred on the Food Network. We found the tips throughout the book extremely helpful. There are sections in the book designed to help people prep for their camping meals at home. Portable gas grills are actually much more than just a BBQ. The most common design is a metal bowl with a fixed gas burner in the centre, the heat from the burner is diffused through a plate or pan set above the ring. The plate could be a traditional ridged BBQ plate, a flat griddle plate, a large cooking or frying pan or a pizza stone. This is topped off with a lid, which enables high heat.Monkeys on the Road: One Family’s Vanlife Adventure South in Search of a Simpler Life by Mary Hollendoner We have years of experience camping, caravanning and motorhoming in the UK and Europe. We’ve also lived in our motorhome full-time for over five years…meaning we’ve cooked lots of meals from a small fridge, on one or two rings. Twenty simple yet tasty recipes put together by world travellers Megan and Simon. All of which can be cooked on a two burner camping stove. From one pot Mexican poached eggs with chorizo to Spanish meatballs and fiery curries. Food on the road doesn’t have to involve tinned baked beans! Meaning, basically, that many of the recipes aren’t going to require you to have a lot of utensils. Here’s what’s also kind of cool about this cookbook, the recipes are organized by different categories. The categories include main courses, light bites, soups and salads, sweets, and BBQ.

Many van lifers prefer not to fry or cook meat or fish in their vans because of mess and smell, and choose instead additional options like these below, to make easy campervan meals without the hassle. A fabulous collection of no fuss meals that you can easily adapt to the ingredients you have in your camper cupboard. You’ll be introduced to the ‘Capsule Larder’ idea where you can use a few ingredients for several different recipes. Includes a host of helpful tips to make cooking in your camper easier. How varied are the recipes in the book? Some of the camping cookbooks have expansive recipes that guarantee everyone will find something they like. Other books might feel a bit repetitive and limit the types of meals people can cook.While he didn’t use vanlife to travel around the world, but to save money on accommodation, what he found was life-changing and enlightening. It was a journey that gave him a whole new perspective on life. A great selection of fresh, healthy, gourmet yet simple recipes all using fresh ingredients and requiring minimal cooking equipment. Includes campfire cooking, one pot dinners and tips on preparing food in advance. Lovingly produced by Katy, combining many years of food writing with her love of camping. Do the recipes require a refrigerator? Everyone camps differently and some might use an RV that has a fridge. Others might not. Cooking on two rings, the ultimate guide to cooking food in your camper van. With over 80 super tasty recipes you won’t fail to find some delicious meals to cook. Guide to not only cooking but also finding your food. The Camper Van Cookbook will show you how to make the most of every single moment on the road. Not all camping cookbooks are created equally. Some camping cookbooks are better for some people than others. A few of the points that everyone will want to keep in mind include: