RVers love their Instant Pots. Here is an updated recipe I came up with for my 6 quart Instant Pot… Minimal ingredients and a delicious meal that you can enjoy a couple of nights while camping! Serves 4 Ingredients 1 boneless, skinless […]
How do you stretch a meal and make leftovers terrific and taste like a million! Here is what I did this week. You can also try this in your RV to get three meals. I purchased a beef tenderloin at 50% off from the market, made a roast the first night which I topped with […]Read More
While checking out the Manager's Special in the 30% – 50% off section at the meat department, my eye caught a glimpse of a recently reduced package containing 5 beef short ribs. I wanted to prepare a simple meal without a lot of fuss… so I tossed the package of short ribs into my […]Read More
By Tom and Patty Burkett We recently saw “Rocketman,” the Elton John biopic, and in one of the grand scenes he’s sitting at the the piano on a rotating stage playing Pinball Wizard. Bells were dinging and that characteristic sound of metal balls bouncing off electric bumpers was everywhere when we stepped into the Pinball Museum in Asheville, […]Read More
Folks ask, can you make homemade candy for Holiday gifts easily in a Small Kitchen or RV Galley and get Big Flavors??? The answer is YES. This recipe relies on the use of a microwave oven, a 2 quart microwave safe glass measuring cup and a heat tolerant spatula. Makes about 150 individual caramels […]Read More
If you are looking for a refreshing fruit salad side dish for a holiday celebration, this is a good option and can easily be prepared at home, in your RV or at a campsite! A simple creative chopped fruit salad that is easy to put together while traveling in your RV… and the ingredients are […]Read More
Driving across Nebraska on highway 4, it’s hard to miss the big building sitting at the top of the hill. From below, it looks like a plow blade cutting through the prairie soil. And, of course, that’s exactly what the architect intended. The visitor center at the Homestead National Monument brings together stories and artifacts from across the continent […]Read More
Winter camping can be a great experience. We recently moved to Idaho and there are 8 or more destinations within the state that have winter camping opportunities. Check out All Stays and also Reserve America for information and reservations. The skies of Idaho will light up soon with the upcoming Meteor showers that will shower […]Read More
When you are craving a little guilt free snack or dessert in the RV, whip up this delight in a matter of a few seconds…. then place the custards in your RV refrigerator to set for 2- 4 hours! I found that the Silk brand coconut milk is preferable to the Costco organic coconut milk […]Read More
By Tom and Patti Burkett The first time we pulled into the Blue Heron Visitor Center the place was buzzing. Food tents were up, children were chasing big metal and wooden hoops down the road, women were walking around in dresses from the early 1900s, and a bluegrass band was picking away to accompany it all. It […]Read More
Gobble up some delicious turkey at home or while camping… This Instant Pot recipe is moist and yummy. Enjoy for Thanksgiving, Christmas or anytime! Serves 6 6 quart IP Ingredients 6 1/2 – 7 lb bone in turkey breast 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp each […]Read More
By Tom & Patti Burkett Driving across Nebraska on highway 4, it’s hard to miss the big building sitting at the top of the hill. From below, it looks like a plow blade cutting through the prairie soil. And, of course, that’s exactly what the architect intended. The visitor center at the Homestead National Monument brings together stories and […]Read More
Here is a tasty twist on serving salmon. You can grill, saute' or bake salmon and enjoy within 20 minutes while camping. Leftovers? Save any leftovers to crumble up with a fork and add to a salad the next day! Serves 2 Ingredients 2 4 oz servings of salmon 1 tbsp. fish sauce […]Read More
By Tom and Patti Burkett For years we’ve had the City Museum of Saint Louis on our list of travel stops, so recently when we went to visit out park ranger daughter in the Ozarks we piled into the vehicle and drove the two hours north. We were advised to arrive early, because the museum is a popular […]Read More
Thanksgiving is coming soon and pumpkin season continues for a few more weeks. I created this make ahead powdered pancake mix that you can bring along on a camping trip. When you are in the mood for pancakes just add the wet ingredients listed below! Leftover pancakes can be stored in sandwich sized freezer ziptop […]Read More
Coconut flour is derived from grating the meat of fresh coconuts. The meat is then dehydrated and defatted which means the oil is extracted. The result is a fine powder that looks and feels similar to wheat or grain flours. The most pure and organic forms may be used easily as a flour substitute without […]Read More
I have been a guest reporter on Mike Wendland’s blog, RV Lifestyle, for over six years. I always considered it an honor to be invited and have enjoyed my frequent to infrequent posts to this blog. Time moves on and I feel it is time to move on as well. As Mike and Jennifer have […]Read More
Almond flour is great substitute for all purpose flour for folks the avoid wheat in the foods they prepare. Here is some useful information that gives you a little background on using this flour substitute. I thought this may be helpful to you or to someone you know. Cheers! Why cook with almond flour? Like […]Read More
Whether you are visiting a pumpkin patch, roaming a Farmers Market or just wondering ‘what are the differences' between the multiple pumpkin varieties of squash you come across while you are shopping for produce… Here is an alphabetical guide that will give you some insight into what the heck to do with this particular squash. […]Read More
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