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**beergal** · 09-06-2005, 01:31 AM

ha ha ok well no i havent heard of that particular brand of noodles, i usually get batchelor's or pot noodles ha ha

horsepuppy · 09-13-2005, 11:54 AM

Maybe Ramen's more common in Europe? We got's Mr. Noodles up here...good stuff...a weeks worth of salt in one helping...sweet.

So a good, cheap, quick breakfast recipe that'll stick to yer ribs? - flatbread coated in peanut butter wrapped around a banana...breakfast burrito!

Also good to use as a pasta sauce is: (once you are sick of tomato sauce)...condensed mushroom soup, a bit of ranch-type salad dressing (which can be used to spice up just about any bland sauce), and diced veggies (or frozen veggies - often easier and cheaper...freezer not included).

Just mix the lot together in a big pot. Make a monster pot of pasta and eat what you can. Mix the rest together and when the hunger pangs set in again, reheat (in an oven) with some breadcrumbs and poultry seasoning on top (or you can even crush some of your fav potato chips on top)...voila! Instant casserole.

If you're into meat but it's too 'spensive, buy the "stewing" variety...usually much cheaper but very tough. marinate the hell out of it (at least 5 hours) with some sort of acidic sauce...italian-type salad dressing is good in a pinch. Cook the meat along with the marinade...then add rice, potato, pasta, pie shell, whatever...easy-peasy.

Cheers,
Craig

**bluepea** · 09-13-2005, 01:37 PM

I know Ramen is huge in the states - it's the staple of every college students diet. I think it is just called other things around the globe, cuz you can find it anywhere!

In the Sunday paper, it had some recipes for things to do with Ramen. One was to use a can of beer and broth to cook the noodles (I think with the sauce mix...?) and then drain. Hmmmm....

Great recipes horsepuppy!

whereshegoes · 09-17-2005, 05:33 PM

My mom is a serious health nut...we grew up eating flowers and wheatgrass. Yeah but some of the best advice she gave me was AVOCADO. They are a really good source of energy and good calories and fat. They are easy to transport too...I would just slice them open and eat with a spoon. You can also use them as a spread on sandwiches.

My favorite travel meal is:

Bread
Avocado
Tomato
Cheese

I don't know why but I love it.

Another good one is nuts. Nuts are really good. I know these are not really recipes but they have gotten me through some desparate situations...one time I think I was saved by the stray nuts I found at the bottom of my pack....gross maybe but I got the sustanence I needed to move forward.

Peanut butter and banana sandwiches rock too.

Great...now I am hungry again...will someone tell my tummy that I JUST ATE!

**travelpunk** · 09-18-2005, 02:44 PM

I can tell you that while living in Madrid for more than a year, one of the things that I actually had a craving for, but did't see it at the local stores was Ramen (as in the ez top ramen kind).

I finally found some for about 1 euro each. Man, those are 10 for dollar here

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Peanut butter and banana sandwiches rock too.

Amen to that! Although it's been a while since I had that. Getting hungry...

horsepuppy · 09-19-2005, 06:27 AM

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Originally posted by whereshegoes@Sep 17 2005, 07:33 PM
My mom is a serious health nut...we grew up eating flowers and wheatgrass. Yeah but some of the best advice she gave me was AVOCADO. They are a really good source of energy and good calories and fat. They are easy to transport too...I would just slice them open and eat with a spoon. You can also use them as a spread on sandwiches.

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Avocados are indeed versatile! Good in salads too instead of dressings...mmmm

**bluepea** · 09-19-2005, 01:27 PM

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I finally found some for about 1 euro each. Man, those are 10 for dollar here

When we were camping in Tarragona Spain, I had a major craving for ramen. Finally found some in the ethnic foods dept of Carrefour and it was about a euro. I was so pissed. Then the worst part was I couldn't cook it, since we couldn't have a fire.. I tried to rig something up with the leftovers of one of those disposable grills, but it didn't work.

jas_the_ripper · 10-17-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by jamiepeaski@Sep 19 2005, 12:27 PM
When we were camping in Tarragona Spain, I had a major craving for ramen. Finally found some in the ethnic foods dept of Carrefour and it was about a euro. I was so pissed. Then the worst part was I couldn't cook it, since we couldn't have a fire.. I tried to rig something up with the leftovers of one of those disposable grills, but it didn't work.

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OUCH! THAT BITES! i love this thread! but it's making me hungry....

oh camping recipes i have billions but i've found that my favourite camping recipes just aren't nearly as good when i eat them at home

bziller · 12-12-2005, 11:50 AM

a whole chicken can be roasted, with a veg for under 4$ and feed 4 people. it only needs a couple of spices and you can roast it in the oven for an hour. as long as you don't over cook it you can't screw it up.

**omisan** · 12-12-2005, 12:05 PM

I'd much rather have overcooked chicken than undercooked chicken...

**TheJake** · 12-12-2005, 12:22 PM

Where do you buy 4 dollar chickens?!?

**florencia9699** · 12-12-2005, 12:23 PM

I was thinking the same thing!! LOL we MUST go vacationing there!!!!!

bziller · 12-17-2005, 08:24 PM

in new york city a whole chicken is 1.50lb. a three pound bird is $4.50. but they will deliver it to you. the rest of the state is much cheaper too.
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Proserpine · 12-30-2005, 03:53 PM

Just a ramen noodles recipe I prefer at home on too lazy or too busy to cook days.

Boil your water, throw in a spoonful or chili garlic sauce and add broccoli and onions. Then add you noddles and the flavouring and you're good to go.

Being a garlic fiend, I highly recommend chili garlic sauce!

Speaking of, egg fried rice is a great cheap meal that last a long time. Just saute your veggies then remove them from pan - use peanut oil on the highest setting - throw in cooked rice - leftover or freshly cooked (microwave 12 mintues) I always use basmati - then make a hole in the rice at the bottom of the pan and cook your eggs. When they're no longer wet, mix it in to your rice and ad your veggies. Delish! Of course, through out this process add as much chili garlic sauce as your tongue can take!

And, I'm all over the avocado comment! I had one with bread and grape tomatoes for breakfast the other day! Super yum.

And, of course, oatmeal! add your own raisins dates whatever. If you buy bulk, you can get soooo many breakfasts for next to nothing.

MMmm another bulk item I always keep stocked for snacks are soy nuts! They're yummy and better than a bag of chips! I sometimes keep a small container of them with me while I'm in school.

Oh yeah, one other thing! My boyfriend lived in Jamaica and he's got me into fried fish. If you're someplace where fish is cheap it's a great meal!

Oh one more:

Coconut rundown

Rice, veggies, spices (cloves) and shredded coconut. Yumm!

Proserpine =)

foofiter · 04-05-2006, 10:59 AM

Thread Revival!!

Ok I will toss in a family recipe for Brunswick (GA) Stew that I make every year by request of my family for Thanksgiving and Xmas. This is probably USA only because it is BRAND specific. It fills a crock pot and makes about 10 bowls. Total cost: $14 / 10 = $1.40 per bowl!

2 Cans Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes
2 Cans Del Monte Creamed Corn (white or yellow)
1 can Liseur Early Peas
1 can Castlebury's BBQ Beef
1 can Castlebury's BBQ Pork
1 large can of Swanson Chicken

Dump all cans directly to the crock pot. Cook on low for at LEAST 3 hours. It can go all day and be fine. Enjoy!

REMEMBER: It MUST be the brands listed above or it won't taste right

Foo

**lauren313** · 04-05-2006, 11:45 AM

I just saw the post about $4 chickens, and I have to say, I think I beat you all. I went to Tesco over here in England one evening to check out the reduced section. I got a whole chicken, ready to roast, for.............

20 pence. Yes, that's 20 shiny pennies!

I was so chuffed, I had chicken sandwiches for days. Well, until it went bad, at least!

**expatben** · 04-05-2006, 03:43 PM

When I was in China, a roomate used to cook meals with eggs as the staple. Basically scrambled eggs and whatever else was in the kitchen...she was a great cook and the meals were delicious!
My recomondation is whatever you make have some bread because its a great side to a meal and if you find you don't have enough left overs to make a meal but too much to throw away more often than not you can put it between 2 bread slices and have a sandwich...seriously I will make almost anything into a sandwich.

In Poland I would make a pasta dish with a jar of sauce and keilbasa sasuage. Just a couple and a bag of pasta could last a while.
But yeah properly store EVERYTHING and if it looks dogy don't eat.

**TheJake** · 04-05-2006, 04:03 PM

im a huge advocate of the bread thing. Anything between two pieces of bread is damn tasty.

Munkeyrach · 04-26-2006, 06:05 AM

how long can ya keep a block of cheese when camping? a few days?

**florencia9699** · 04-26-2006, 06:14 AM

^^I'm not too sure, but I think it depends on the cheese.... cheese "conoceatours" (sp?!) say that cheese tastes better if stored in a dry place, but never in the fridge, and it shoud be wrapped on cloth (if i where you i'd put the whole thing in a tupperwear... or you'll have a funny smell coming from ur pack...)