The Overland Gourmet - A new blog dedicated to gourmet camp cooking

[NYCgrrl]

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What nice pics and tasty recipes. It helps with a long time "hole" of knowledge on the 'net for my thunk .
I'll be checking out your blog soonest!
I must concur on your assessment of Uncle Ben's rice, whether basamati or regular. As a "Carolina extra long grain" grrl I canna eat the stuff. Or Minute Rice for that matter.
I've reached a point in my life where I pay a lot of attention to what enters my life's engine AKA body.

I shy away from processed foods and pretty much stick to supermarket perimeter shopping although I'll admit to dallying in the ethnic condiment sections . It may take me longer to put a meal together ( or not as I do a lot of food prep at home) yet I'm confident that what I'm eating will cause me a minimum of health problems down the road.

Every year when camping, I pick an overall theme to cook with whether it be Mexican, Mediterranean or Asian. This keeps my condiment and seasonings to a space saving minimum as well as increasing my knowledge about a specific cuisine.

[flyfishexpert]

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Can the material our wineglasses are made out of add unwanted flavors to our favorite Sauvignon Blanc? We set out to set out to see if there was a difference contacting GSI Outdoors and having them send us two of their plastic (co-polyester) and two stainless steel stemless wineglasses.

The Test
We headed down to Marigolds Wine and Delicacies for their weekly 5 for $5 wine tasting event with our GSI Outdoors wineglasses in hand. Both of us would sample each wine out of a traditional glass winegl**** to be used as our 'control point', and then out of both the stainless steel and plastic stemless wineglasses. We compared how flavor of each wine was affected by the materials, and how they compared against our glass control point. Between each test we ate a cracker or two and took a sip of water to cleanse our palate. The following wines included in this test:
Red Heads Studios Yard Dog White
Walnut Block Wines Collectibles Sauvignon Blanc
Pillar Box Red
Red Heads Studios Yard Dog Red
Morse Code Pathway Shiraz

You can find our entire review on our website www.TheOverlandGourmet.com or clicking this link.

[flyfishexpert]

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It has been a while since I have posted a recipe on the website, due to travel and professional exams, so here you go!

Ingredients

• 1.25lb chicken breast cut into 3/8" thick pieces
• 2-1/4 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp oregano
• 6 Tbsp lemon juice
• 4 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 cup white wine

Cooking Instructions
In a zipper bag combine all ingredients, reserving 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, and marinate for up to 4 hours. Cook chicken and sauce over high heat until chicken is cooked through. Serve over your favorite rice and garnish with the remaining parsley.

Cooking near Fishing Bridge Yellowstone NP

[flyfishexpert]

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Don't let the cold of winter deter you from enjoying the great outdoors! We spent New Years snowshoeing into one of the U.S. Forest Service cabins located in Southeast Idaho. The temperatures dipped to -15F at night, but we stayed nice and warm inside thanks to the cabin's propane heater. One of the benefits of winter camping is...Ice Cream! The benefit of camping with ice cream is wowing your friends by igniting a pan of Bananas Foster!

Ingredients
•3 Bananas
•2 tablespoons banana liqueur
•2 tablespoons rum
•1/2 cup brown sugar
•1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Serves 2
Pre-Trip Preparation

Preparation for this dish is quite simple. Measure out the liquid ingredients into reusable plastic containers and set aside. Next measure out the required amount of brown sugar and cinnamon, placing them together in a zipper bag. The liquid and dry ingredients can be stored in your 'dry food' box. Finally, place the required amount of butter into a reusable plastic container and place in the cooler.
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[flyfishexpert]

Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers were in season during our trip to Chile and we couldn't help but begin to crave stuffed peppers as we walked through the produce market in Pucon. Not having the equipment to bake the dish back at our cabin, as we would at home, we decided to try blanching the peppers prior to stuffing. Although the dish lacked the crunchy texture of an oven-baked stuffed pepper, we were pleasantly surprised by how well it turned out.

The produce market in Pucon, Chile

Ingredients

• 1lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup cooked white rice
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3/4 cup diced zucchini
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup Queso Chanco (Monterrey Jack would work as a substitution)
• 4 large bell peppers
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 avocado, sliced

Serves 4
You can find the entire recipe on our website www.TheOverlandGourmet.com or by clicking here.

[flyfishexpert]

Review of VinniBag

Whether you are taking a bottle of your favorite balsamic vinegar with you to camp or are returning from a trip to California's Sonoma Valley with a bottle of your favorite Syrah it is important to protect them from being damaged during transport. We were once forced to wrap our bottles in an extra T-shirt or bubble wrap, place them in our chuck box or luggage and hope they made the journey undamaged. No matter how well we packed, there was always the possibility of a bottle breaking and leaking onto and damaging or ruining the the items around it.

Specifications
We no longer have to worry about bottles breaking and leaking with our VinniBag. Retailing for $28, the VinniBag is designed to securely hold a standard 750ml wine bottle but can be used for a multitude of fragile items. Instructions are printed on the bag and are clear and easy to follow. Bottles are inserted into the bag, the bottom is rolled up and secured, and the air chambers are inflated.

The air chambers provide a thick cushion around the wine bottle, protecting it from the abuse of airline travel, while the dry bag like seal keeps the contents of a broken bottle in the bag and not on your clothing.
To read more or our thoughts on VinniBag, visit our website at The Overland Gourmet, or by clicking here.

[flyfishexpert]

Review of Magellan's Travel Supplies' Bottle Armor

As we were preparing for our 16-day trip to Chile, it was becoming obvious to us that we wanted to bring home some Chilean wine to share with our family and friends. We have traveled with wine tucked away in our checked luggage before and have always feared arriving home to find our bottle broken and our clothing covered in red wine. We contacted Magellan's Travel Supplies and they sent us a pair of their Bottle Armor to review.

Specifications
Bottle Armor can be purchased directly from Magellan's Travel Supplies for $24.85 a pair. The set includes a corkscrew, which stores away in the convenient pouch located on the back of every Bottle Armor. Bottles are protected from damage using a thin layer of bubble wrap which is secured within a durable nylon shell. The shell is designed to be puncture resistant and in the event a bottle does break it is designed with a double zipper-lock closure to prevent liquid from leaking out. Bottles are simply slid inside and the end sealed up by pressing the zippers and adjoining the Velcro.
Bottle Armor can be purchased in two sizes, standard and XXL. Our Bottle Armor was the standard size.

To read more or our thoughts on Bottle Armor, visit our website at www.theoverlandgourmet.com, or by clicking here.

[surmisez]

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flyfishexpert, what a great thread! Thanks for all the recipes and photos. We eat great food whether at home or camping. I really enjoying cooking and really enjoy cooking on my dual fuel camp stove -- it's so much quicker than cooking on my electric cook-top at home. :cool:

[flyfishexpert]

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flyfishexpert, what a great thread! Thanks for all the recipes and photos. We eat great food whether at home or camping. I really enjoying cooking and really enjoy cooking on my dual fuel camp stove -- it's so much quicker than cooking on my electric cook-top at home. :cool:

I am glad you like the website. Be sure to check back in as we have some great recipes and gear reviews for this summer!

[flyfishexpert]

Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

• 1.25lb chicken breast
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped fine (about 2/3 cup)
• 6 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound broccoli florets, trimmed into 1" pieces
• 1/2 lb penne pasta
• 3 ounces Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley
• Kosher Salt
• Ground Pepper

You can find the entire recipe on our website www.TheOverlandGourmet.com or by clicking here.

[flyfishexpert]

Tapioca Parfait Topped with a Strawberry and Fennel Compote

Tapioca Parfait Topped with a Strawberry and Fennel Compote

This is the perfect desert for relaxing after a long day of exploring. The dessert can be quickly assembled on the trail by performing much of the prep-work at home. The tapioca can be made prior to the trip and stored in a reusable plastic container, ready for use.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup small pearl tapioca
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 quart strawberries, trimmed
• 1/2 lemon
• 3 TBSP sugar

Serves 4
You can find the entire recipe on our website www.TheOverlandGourmet.com or by clicking here.

[teric]

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Tapioca Parfait Topped with a Strawberry and Fennel Compote

This is the perfect desert for relaxing after a long day of exploring. The dessert can be quickly assembled on the trail by performing much of the prep-work at home. The tapioca can be made prior to the trip and stored in a reusable plastic container, ready for use.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup small pearl tapioca
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 quart strawberries, trimmed
• 1/2 lemon
• 3 TBSP sugar

Serves 4
You can find the entire recipe on our website www.TheOverlandGourmet.com or by clicking here.

Hi Flyfish! I have a website for car camping at www.carcampingnow.com and I have a recipe page. I LOVE your recipes! Thank you for sharing these with us. I have just started to get people to begin to write me and share some of their favorites and it seems that people shy away from doing any type of "gourmet" style of cooking when out camping. I receive the same types of recipes over and over, such as the foil recipes. And while those are very good, they don't capture the creativity that you can still have while outdoors! I just wanted to say thank you for sharing and if you ever get a chance to visit my website, please feel free to drop me one of your recipes so I can highlight your meals!!! Keep the good ideas coming!

[flyfishexpert]

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it seems that people shy away from doing any type of "gourmet" style of cooking when out camping. I receive the same types of recipes over and over, such as the foil recipes. And while those are very good, they don't capture the creativity that you can still have while outdoors!

Thank you for the feedback! That is exactly what we are trying to show with our website and blog. When you 'boil' it down to its basics, you can prepare just about anything in the field. All it takes is a little bit of planning.

I will shoot you an email in the coming days regarding recipes for your site.

[flyfishexpert]

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Review of GSI Outdoors Pinnacle 10" Frypan

As we prepared for our trip to Chile, it was apparent we needed a new frypan, our 12" cast iron just wasn't going to cut it, so we contacted our friends at GSI Outdoors and they sent us their 10" Pinnacle Frypan. Since its arrival, the frypan has followed us on our snowshoeing, Chile, and Yellowstone trips tucked away in our backpack or in the back of the 4Runner.


Specifications
Major Dimension: 10"
Weight: 17.8 oz.
Dimensions: 11.1" x 10.6" x 2.8"
Material: Non-Stick Coated, Hard Anodized Aluminum
Product Use: Car Camping
For our full review, visit our website at www.theoverlandgourmet.com, or click here.

[tplife]

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I did a review of that frypan on this website at least a year or two ago. Best of all, its coating is rated for use with metal utensils. Don't try that with regular coated pans!!!