We've probably had this thread several times, but what the hell.
I'm getting ready to make a list of road snacks to take on our trip
to San Diego, and I thought I'd post it here and ask y'all what you
take, to get ideas. The trip down will take us most of the day,
stopping in LA on the way, then going on to northern San Diego
county; since we'll be having lunch in LA with friends, there's no
need to worry about having too much "real food" along. On the way
back up, however, I'll probably pack a cooler full of sandwiches or
something.

My required road-trip foods are barbecued corn nuts and
sweetened-no-lemon iced tea; everything else is negotiable.

Also:

Trail mix (I make it myself by getting all the nuts and fruits I
like from the bulk bins -- I dislike peanuts, so I don't like buying
it pre-made)

Apples and bananas

Crackers

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat or something for James to
have on crackers, but I know he'll really be jonesing for the
rest-stop vending-machine sandwiches. I know, I know.

Peanuts in the shell for James -- he loves them and they're good for
his protein

Bottled water, diet soda, and iced tea

Serene

On May 2, 11:47 pm, Serene wrote:

I generally add some medjool dates - not too sticky for travel.
Dee Dee

"Serene" wrote

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat

I have a feeling I really don't want to know what that is.

nancy

Serene wrote:

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat or something for James to have
on crackers, but I know he'll really be jonesing for the rest-stop
vending-machine sandwiches. I know, I know.

Ohhhhhhhh, i think I'd risk the rest stop sandwiches over anything
labeled "potted meat" ANYDAY!!
I can't quite fathom that people eat that stuff? shiver

Nancy Young wrote:
"Serene" wrote

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat

I have a feeling I really don't want to know what that is.

nancy

http://www.thesneeze.com/mt-archives...ont_eat_it.php

Goomba38 wrote:

Serene wrote:

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat or something for James to have
on crackers, but I know he'll really be jonesing for the rest-stop
vending-machine sandwiches. I know, I know.

Ohhhhhhhh, i think I'd risk the rest stop sandwiches over anything
labeled "potted meat" ANYDAY!!
I can't quite fathom that people eat that stuff? shiver


Underwood deviled ham could be a tasty alternative...

--
Best
Greg

Nancy Young wrote:
"Serene" wrote

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat

I have a feeling I really don't want to know what that is.

Heh. I was thinking maybe devilled ham or spam or something. I don't
like them, but they travel well, and James does like them, and he
needs to worry more about getting protein then I do.

Serene

Serene wrote:

We've probably had this thread several times, but what the hell.
I'm getting ready to make a list of road snacks to take on our trip
to San Diego, and I thought I'd post it here and ask y'all what you
take, to get ideas. The trip down will take us most of the day,
stopping in LA on the way, then going on to northern San Diego
county; since we'll be having lunch in LA with friends, there's no
need to worry about having too much "real food" along. On the way
back up, however, I'll probably pack a cooler full of sandwiches or
something.

My required road-trip foods are barbecued corn nuts and
sweetened-no-lemon iced tea; everything else is negotiable.

Also:

Trail mix (I make it myself by getting all the nuts and fruits I
like from the bulk bins -- I dislike peanuts, so I don't like buying
it pre-made)

Apples and bananas

Crackers

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat or something for James to
have on crackers, but I know he'll really be jonesing for the
rest-stop vending-machine sandwiches. I know, I know.

Peanuts in the shell for James -- he loves them and they're good for
his protein

Bottled water, diet soda, and iced tea

Serene

For road trips, I like to take dry cereal like Crispix and popcorn
(home-made, no microwaved stuff!). But, it sounds like you've got the
"to-go pantry" covered Oh, and maybe some V8?

Sky

"Goomba38" wrote

Nancy Young wrote:
"Serene" wrote

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat

I have a feeling I really don't want to know what that is.

http://www.thesneeze.com/mt-archives...ont_eat_it.php

My feeling was correct.

As far as road food, I just bring cold cuts, etc. for
sandwiches, plus chips and cookies. Nothing that might cause
me any digestive problems while on the road.

Have a nice vacation, Serene! Sounds like fun.

nancy

"Serene" wrote

Nancy Young wrote:
"Serene" wrote

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat

I have a feeling I really don't want to know what that is.

Heh. I was thinking maybe devilled ham or spam or something. I don't like
them, but they travel well, and James does like them, and he needs to
worry more about getting protein then I do.

(laugh) It just sounds scary to me. I'm a baby like that.

nancy

Skyhooks wrote:

For road trips, I like to take dry cereal like Crispix and popcorn
(home-made, no microwaved stuff!). But, it sounds like you've got the
"to-go pantry" covered Oh, and maybe some V8?

Popcorn and V-8!! How could I have left those off? :-)

Serene

Nancy Young wrote on 02 May 2007 in rec.food.cooking


"Serene" wrote

I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat

I have a feeling I really don't want to know what that is.

nancy




Spam, deviled ham or canned corned beef? What's not to like.

Tip:
Put the potted meat in the fridge the day before you open it...Makes it
firmer and easier to remove from the can...then open both ends of the can
and push the meat out in one piece. Works a treat on canned corned beef,
considering the weird can shape and the old fashioned key for opening the
can; just forget it and use a can opener..

Don't know if you plan eating in car or not on your trip but found this
interesting article.

http://info.insure.com/auto/badfood402.htm

ms. tonya wrote:
Don't know if you plan eating in car or not on your trip but found this
interesting article.

http://info.insure.com/auto/badfood402.htm

Thanks! We don't do any of the culprit foods while driving, but I
do eat corn nuts and drink iced tea while I drive, to keep me awake.
I do have my partner hand me the food, though, so I don't lose my
focus on the road while I rummage for food.

(I do most of the driving around here; James is in charge of reading
the directions, giving me food, and keeping an eye out for rest
areas. :-)

Serene

On Wed, 02 May 2007 20:47:38 -0700, Serene
wrote:


My required road-trip foods are barbecued corn nuts

When I see these things in the store I am always reminded of a flight
I took out of Dallas some time ago (before 9/11). It was a small
plane. When the flight attendant brought out the drink cart a little
girl brought out her corn nuts and the aroma spread all over the
plane. The pilot came on the intercom and asked, "All right, who's
eating corn nuts." The girl yelled, "I am. Want some?" The pilot on
the intercom said, "Yeeessss." So the girl took him a handful.