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Easy meals on a delivery crise
Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise?
The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Cruise? Is the boat yours or are you doing a delivery with the owner on
board (i.e. cheap charter:-)? My wife makes most meals before a long offshore passage because we have hit big seas that have put us on a major diet for days on end on account of that you can't cook in 25-foot seas! We do chicken sandwiches and other types of sandwiches, Lasagna sometimes because you can heat it up easily in an oven. Spaghetti, believe it or not, is pretty easy to make in mild seas. Danish if you are only going to be out of touch for a short while. Cereal is OK on calmer days. Lots of fruit is good. Citrus fruits can be washed in a very diluted beach water (if you can smell it, there is too much bleach) rapped in aluminum foil and kept good for months. We had lemons that we bought in San Diego that were still good when we got to the Panama Canal 4 months later! Crackers and chips are good snacks but you need to work off the fat later. Pop Tarts are a life saver when the seas get over 15 feet and sloppy. Eggs stay fresh if you eggs that have never been refrigerated. When you go to buy eggs in most 3rd world locals, you will find that you buy them one at a time and transport them in an inflated plastic bag. Camping places have hard shell plastic cases that hold 6 - 12 eggs. Those are the best transports we've found and rarely have a broken egg even in the roughest dingy launchings. You might want to buy a dozen or so of the cases. We found that people in the small towns love them and love you for the little gifts from the outside world. Drink mix is a must. Boat water sucks. We bring lemonade ice tea and Gatorade mix. We also bring powered milk and the type of milk that you don't need to refrigerate. What you need to take or do with it depends on where you are sailing and how long you need to be offshore. Most of the time you can find everything you need along the way. Most small towns in small nations have one big day for produce. If you show up and buy out the supplies of the town you will not be smiled at much so go to town and ask when that day is. If you find a shop owner you can tell them your needs and they will order what you want. If you don't tell them, you won't get what you want and you will end up taking the food from the many people that were depending on it being there. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
My kids like cruising - one of the ways they describe it is sailing
restaurant to restaurant (club to club). Then the cooler only needs to keep lunch type food and snacks. The economics of this plan has enabled us to resist upsizing the boat Some of the places we like to stay have a good bbq. About half of the places we go have a good grocery / shopping area in easy walking distance from the harbour, so we can provision on daily basis. Utensils and such - we have a picnic set - they can be Wal-Mart basic or scaled up to what ever turns your fancy. Paper plates and plastic utensils are another option. Snack food while at sea - chips, dip, cheese, crackers, sliced meats, rolls .... pretty much what you would eat at home, but keep in mind that on a boat stuff seems to have a tendency to spill more frequently, so deep dish serving plates with non skid place mats are a good idea. Is this a 'just get it done' trip, or a full blown celebration voyage ? Just a few guys moving a boat or a wife and family or a 'babe' cruise ? The culinary choices could be significantly different. Subs (aka heros) are always good - cold or hot. We've heated them in the oven (propane). It is a composite of your palet, desire and ability to tidy up, and and aversion to food accidents. The total distance, and leg lengths, and area of your delivery cuise, are not mentioned, so there are some unknowns here. Also, if you are asking these types of questions, I suspect your 'sea legs stomach' are not fully develped or experienced yet, so depending on the weather, the ride of the boat among other things, sea sickness cannot be excluded. We always pack plenty of Gravol - and have gone some years with out using any - but not every year. Hope this has helped, best wishes on your initial voyage. Matt "Doug Vaughan" wrote in message . net... Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Doug Vaughan wrote:
Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? No utensils? Then buy a set of nested camping pots to take with you; cheap and compact. Problem solved and more healthy than TV dinners full of chemical 'preservative', 'taste enhancer', 'coloring', etc., etc.. HTH. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
"Da Kine" wrote in message ~Agree with your excellent advice. Cereal is OK on calmer days. Corn flakes and popcorn are good entertainment on windy days! JimB |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Doug Vaughan wrote:
Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? Whole roast fresh/frozen chicken, eaten Henry VIII style with fingers. Goes down a treat. Use plenty of paper napkins. Dennis. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Doug Vaughan wrote:
Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? Check these -- don't even need the microwave, and ample food for a nice meal http://www.heatermeals.com/ |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
MRE's
"Doug Vaughan" wrote in message om... A little more info. This is a no-nonsense delivery of a 50 foot sailboat. There will be about six of us and we hope to cover about 350 miles in around four days. The owner is not on board. However, he is picking up all of the expenses. Thanks for the ideas so far. "Doug Vaughan" wrote in message . net... Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Six guys + TV dinners x four days= make sure you have a good life jacket and
wear it at all times! If there are women in the crew, you won't even get untied before the mutiny. Were it me, I'd let the owner know his bill will include messing kit, and make a realistic provisioning run. I'd also establish what the daily expense limit is with the owner. MMC "Doug Vaughan" wrote in message om... A little more info. This is a no-nonsense delivery of a 50 foot sailboat. There will be about six of us and we hope to cover about 350 miles in around four days. The owner is not on board. However, he is picking up all of the expenses. Thanks for the ideas so far. "Doug Vaughan" wrote in message . net... Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Doug Vaughan wrote:
Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? They say that porridge tastes just the same when thrown up as when swallowed. DP |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Dennis Pogson wrote: They say that porridge tastes just the same when thrown up as when swallowed. DP Hi: Absolutely correct! Plus porridge or oats have the added advantage of not leaving a stain when seen for a second time. Try getting red wine and spaghetti stains out of a nice light carpet. Not a pretty sight........... or smell. Please don’t ask how I know this � Barfing Bob |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Dennis Pogson wrote:
Doug Vaughan wrote: Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? They say that porridge tastes just the same when thrown up as when swallowed. DP I say go to your favourite Chinese Restaurant, order all you can carry and live on the 'leftovers' for the three or so days. With all the MSG pumped into the stuff it should hold up pretty good. If not...well, you will probably upchuck whatever you eat anyway. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
"Gordon" wrote in message ... MRE's Is that military rations? Did 10 days at sea with them once, but we did have a tin opener, a saucepan, four bowls and six spoons between six crew. And youth on our side. -- JimB http://www.jimbaerselman.f2s.com/ Describing some Greek and Spanish cruising areas |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Bob wrote:
Dennis Pogson wrote: They say that porridge tastes just the same when thrown up as when swallowed. DP Hi: Absolutely correct! Plus porridge or oats have the added advantage of not leaving a stain when seen for a second time. Try getting red wine and spaghetti stains out of a nice light carpet. Not a pretty sight........... or smell. Please don’t ask how I know this � Barfing Bob Canned peaches also have a similar reputation for easy bi-directional movement. Evan Gatehouse |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
The new ones have a variety of courses, all in bags and come with a chem
heater for the main course, plastic utensils, and condiments. With the attitudes towards health improving, they no longer include cigarettes and matches. As I remember about 2,500 calories per. MMC "News f2s" wrote in message ... "Gordon" wrote in message ... MRE's Is that military rations? Did 10 days at sea with them once, but we did have a tin opener, a saucepan, four bowls and six spoons between six crew. And youth on our side. -- JimB http://www.jimbaerselman.f2s.com/ Describing some Greek and Spanish cruising areas |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Here's some ideas:
http://www.theepicenter.com/ http://www.heatermeals.com/ http://www.brinkmanfarms.com/ http://www.werlingandsons.com/ http://www.evert-fresh.com/ May be overkill for a 4 day trip, but includes some quick and easy options. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Thanks for the links Keith, I'm going to try "Heater Meals".
MMC "Keith" wrote in message oups.com... Here's some ideas: http://www.theepicenter.com/ http://www.heatermeals.com/ http://www.brinkmanfarms.com/ http://www.werlingandsons.com/ http://www.evert-fresh.com/ May be overkill for a 4 day trip, but includes some quick and easy options. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Doug Vaughan wrote:
Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? Instant noodles! |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Gary wrote: Instant noodles! Ah yes, Ramen Noodles. Chicken by the case. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Are you freaking kidding? Where the freak are you going in four days & be
expecting 75' seas where you can't cook? You could at least bring some home-cooked meals in foil wrap to re-heat....or even lunch meat and bread. Does this 50' craft not have refrigeration? Glenn. "MMC" wrote in message ... Thanks for the links Keith, I'm going to try "Heater Meals". MMC "Keith" wrote in message oups.com... Here's some ideas: http://www.theepicenter.com/ http://www.heatermeals.com/ http://www.brinkmanfarms.com/ http://www.werlingandsons.com/ http://www.evert-fresh.com/ May be overkill for a 4 day trip, but includes some quick and easy options. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Great...so I'm glad I don't have 'nice-light-carpet' on my boat. :-)
Glenn. "Evan Gatehouse" wrote in message ... Bob wrote: Dennis Pogson wrote: They say that porridge tastes just the same when thrown up as when swallowed. DP Hi: Absolutely correct! Plus porridge or oats have the added advantage of not leaving a stain when seen for a second time. Try getting red wine and spaghetti stains out of a nice light carpet. Not a pretty sight........... or smell. Please don't ask how I know this ? Barfing Bob Canned peaches also have a similar reputation for easy bi-directional movement. Evan Gatehouse |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Here hear! That comes close to the issue....what sort of seas are you
expecting on your 4-day delivery & do you know if you or any of your crew are historicaly susseptible to sea sickness. Myself, bouncing at sea inexplicably the more I eat the better I feel...so I night not be a good one to answer. :-) Glenn. "Don White" wrote in message ... Dennis Pogson wrote: Doug Vaughan wrote: Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? They say that porridge tastes just the same when thrown up as when swallowed. DP I say go to your favourite Chinese Restaurant, order all you can carry and live on the 'leftovers' for the three or so days. With all the MSG pumped into the stuff it should hold up pretty good. If not...well, you will probably upchuck whatever you eat anyway. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Glenn Heslop wrote: Are you freaking kidding? Where the freak are you going in four days & be expecting 75' seas where you can't cook? Gad zooks !!! 75' seas!?!?!? Where do you plan to drive your boat?!?! With that kind of stuff, I would be pushing stuff up my................ to keep the nauseousness at bay. I didn't even sea that in the Bering! 50 and 60 but not 75' ! Astro Glide Bob |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 02:11:25 +0000, Doug Vaughan wrote:
Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? Try the frozen food section at Trader Joe's. There's enough microwaveable yuppie chow there to keep you going for a month without eating the same thing twice. If you want simple stuff for bad seas, try a backpacking store, where you'll find plenty of decent, just-add-water meals. Speaking of which, it's hard to beat Stove Top! Ditto Trader Joe's instant couscous. Matt O. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Doug Vaughan wrote:
Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? Fruit cups, fresh fruit, trail mix and any finger food is good. Make sandwiches and coffee ahead of time. Anything you have to cook will probably not get done particularly in the first few days offshore or when conditions get rough and everyone is sick. -- Bill Boyher s/v Summer Rose |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
Calm down big fella!
I'm not the original poster. I cook regular food when out and about. I'm going to try, or taste test the packaged meals to see if they are suitable substitutes MREs. I work for an international company that has operations in Africa and the Middle East. We occansionally have need for fairly large quantities of MREs, and have had some problems getting them since the war started. MMC "Glenn Heslop" wrote in message news:3pF2g.60970$7a.25722@pd7tw1no... Are you freaking kidding? Where the freak are you going in four days & be expecting 75' seas where you can't cook? You could at least bring some home-cooked meals in foil wrap to re-heat....or even lunch meat and bread. Does this 50' craft not have refrigeration? Glenn. "MMC" wrote in message ... Thanks for the links Keith, I'm going to try "Heater Meals". MMC "Keith" wrote in message oups.com... Here's some ideas: http://www.theepicenter.com/ http://www.heatermeals.com/ http://www.brinkmanfarms.com/ http://www.werlingandsons.com/ http://www.evert-fresh.com/ May be overkill for a 4 day trip, but includes some quick and easy options. |
Easy meals on a delivery crise
On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 02:11:25 GMT, "Doug Vaughan"
wrote: Anyone have any good ideas for easy meals on a delivery cruise? The boat is brand new which means no utensils. However, it is a really nice boat with refrigeration, stove and microwave. I was thinking TV dinners. What are your favorites? What are good snacks for at sea? I'd take a bag of dishes and cutlery and pots with me - that wouldn't be much trouble and would make things much more pleasant. Soup in mugs is a nice hot snack/meal that doesn't need two hands under way. Knorr-Swiss packet soups are especially tasty and typically take about 8-20 minutes to make. Tortilla shells (wraps) in zip-lock bags keep palatable longer than bread. Mayonnaise, mustard, and that handy amalgam Dijonnaise all come in plastic squeeze bottles. Sandwich meat and cheese can both be purchased pre-sliced in resealable bags. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and bagels make a splendid cold one-handed breakfast, and you can simplify even further by just using smoked-salmon cream cheese. Have you got an oven? I haven't sailed with either an oven or a microwave, but either of them would open up lots of previously-frozen possibilities such as lasagna, Jamaican patties, meat pies etc. When I feel queasy I like to eat grapes, plums, or saltine crackers, and when things are too busy or too rough to make sandwiches in the galley I like to have chocolate and candies and granola bars in the pockets of my foulies. Someone else mentioned taking drink mixes rather than limiting yourselves to tank water. On a delivery cruise on someone else's boat, I wouldn't bother mixing up powdered drink mixes or frozen lemonade, which can potentially be messy - I'd take individual cans and plastic bottles of an assortment of one-serving-size drinks (water, lemonade, pop-with-caffeine, pop-without-caffeine) and keep some cold and some warm. I don't know your arrangements with the owner ... but I'd probably also pack along enough cleaning supplies that I could wipe down the whole galley and heads afterwards to leave no traces. I'd also go prepared with sealable plastic bags for garbage and recycling. -- NewsGuy.Com 30Gb $9.95 Carry Forward and On Demand Bandwidth |
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