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Post by barryzuckercorn on Feb 19, 2007 23:45:34 GMT -5
So I was reading the Bonnaroo website and it states that there can be no open fires. However I thought I saw in one of these threads someone talking about a mini-weber grill. Is it ok to bring something of this nature to cook some foods? If not what is the best way to go about cooking foods? (not cooking cooking, but more crap-tastic camp cooking).
I mean we were able to get a small charcol grill in and made a nice lunch or two for ourslves before heading to Centeroo. I would assume the open fires is more for like open camp fires and the sort.
Post by barryzuckercorn on Feb 19, 2007 23:54:28 GMT -5
Great...thanks a lot!
My friends think I'm crazy for trying to prepare this much already (we're all first timers) but I know they'll be thanking me when I bring the gold bond (after reading that amazing thread) and figure out how to cook a decent meal every once in a while.
Post by oatmealschnappz on Feb 20, 2007 0:39:20 GMT -5
barryzuckercorn said:
Great...thanks a lot!
My friends think I'm crazy for trying to prepare this much already (we're all first timers) but I know they'll be thanking me when I bring the gold bond (after reading that amazing thread) and figure out how to cook a decent meal every once in a while.
Agreed! All year long I pick up little things here and there, thinking "this will be good for Bonnaroo..." I've already got a bunch of clothes (I'm allergic to the sun, so I have to wear long sleeves during the day), I brought a clothesline last year, and my friends made fun of me- until they had wet towels that needed to dry, and also when we were able to use it to support a tarp-canopy.
I brought a little propane stove for cooking, but i never used it until Roo was over and i went to the mountains. I brought the most kick-ass homeade trail mix, an array of powerbars, and bought dinner. Worked out beautifully
Post by trippindaisy on Feb 20, 2007 12:18:16 GMT -5
We took a mini weber grill last year and cooked burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese. But tbh it is more hassle than it's worth when there is such a huge array of cheap food available on Shakedown. The food inside is a little more pricey, but still pretty good.
Post by fordgoose15 on Feb 20, 2007 12:36:26 GMT -5
trippindaisy said:
We took a mini weber grill last year and cooked burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese. But tbh it is more hassle than it's worth when there is such a huge array of cheap food available on Shakedown. The food inside is a little more pricey, but still pretty good.
I second that. We cooked a couple of really nice meals last year, but packing all of the gear, food prep, clean-up - it is more work than it is worth unless you truly love cooking while camping. And it takes so much time that you may have to skip all or most of a show to cook your food and clean up.
We took the camp stove and burgers - but we only used it one time - shared with our neighbors - they thought it was great - more hassle then it's worth - will be bringing sandwiche stuff this year
Post by poopzilla33 on Feb 20, 2007 12:39:45 GMT -5
barryzuckercorn said:
So I was reading the Bonnaroo website and it states that there can be no open fires. However I thought I saw in one of these threads someone talking about a mini-weber grill. Is it ok to bring something of this nature to cook some foods? If not what is the best way to go about cooking foods? (not cooking cooking, but more crap-tastic camp cooking).
you can also bring tiki torches
i leave the cooking ot the vendors, its easier and part of the experience for me
my friend found a $12 butane stove and we ate bacon every morning at roo. we probably didnt use it enough to make it worth bringing, but after you wake up feeling hot and shi.tty, a little bacon is very nice.
In '05 I learned I seriously overdid it. I had meals all planned out and stuff, but really it was more work than it was worth and I know a good deal of stuff went to waste. This year we'll bring our little propane skillet (george forman grill product), and at most have a pack of hot dogs and my famous pasta salad as standby, and I'll bring some breakfast food like those shake-up pancakes, hashbrowns, ready bacon and stuff like that. But really, fruit, snack mixes, and lots and lots of water will be the bulk of my food products this year. I'll be going VIP but that's besides the point. You'll be better off eatin festival food than trekking back to camp to make some dinner. Lots of people say this but I didn't listen. >< I won't do it again for sure.
I like the clothesline idea. I always take duct tape and a ball of twine just in case. My bf thought I was crazy but they both come in serious handy.
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
The clothesline I used was one of those $1 things they sell at Target. I found so much cool camping stuff in the $1 bins last year. I found a knife/cutting board, the clothesline (which has clips at both ends, perfect for the ez-up), first aid kit, and a couple other things I can't remember off the top of my head.
Post by crazykittensmile on Feb 20, 2007 17:25:13 GMT -5
i loved the $1 bins at target right before roo! i bought so much random stuff, most of which i never used, but still! it was an affordable way to get some of my pre-roo impulse buys out of my system.
Exactly! And you just never know, right? Some of the stuff I thought I would never use turned out to be a good call, and vice versa.
I hope Target has good stuff again this year.
EDIT: One thing that I brought randomly and actually ended up using? Epsom salts. My best friend had sprained her ankle the fall before 'Roo, so I threw them in the car before we left, just in case it gave her trouble while we were there. I ended up using them a couple of times, so I brought them again last year, too!
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My friends think I'm crazy for trying to prepare this much already (we're all first timers) but I know they'll be thanking me when I bring the gold bond (after reading that amazing thread) and figure out how to cook a decent meal every once in a while.
Psst....tell them most of us have been preparing since the ride home last year. They will definetly thank you for your preparation many times throughout the weekend
My friends and I definitely won't cook anything or bring a grill...what are good food items to bring that you don't have to cook? I don't want to have to pay an arm and a leg for festival food, or be eating Doritos for breakfast every morning. Fruit was a good idea...I was thinking one of those veggie-and-dip trays you get at grocery stores too, and granola bars, but that's all I can think of. Any ideas?
I personally wouldn't do the pre-pagckaged veggie tray. May not fit in the cooler too well. Just wash your own and put them im zip lock baggies. Much easier to keep tidy if you had a few and need a late nite snack. Also moer economical.
PB&J, trail mix, oranges, LOTS of water. Bottles for Centeroo and jugs for camp. Stay away from really salty stuff, makes you thirsty.
If you have a backpacking stove you can heat water for instant oatmeal, grits, etc. and those freeze dried meals they sell at REI & Hudson Trails. Quick and easy.
But mostly buy cheap grilled cheese and whatnot on Shakedown. If you're in BFE cooking just basically sucks anyway.
I'm bringing my mini-weber, and starting out on thursday with a good meal. i plan on letting a ton of chicken marinate in the cooler on the way up on wednesday, and cutting up veggies for the grill before i leave home, i can't wait, i love grilling, i don't even care if its a hassle at roo, it'll be worth it!
"White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I'm gonna wave my freak flag high." Jimi Hendrix
propane is key. you can cook almost anything on a propane grill if you have a pan too. Ive some killer steak dinners while camping. i don't know if i will be able to have time for all that jazz though. Mostly dogs and carbs and fruit...and H2o or Gatorade( if its on sale). This forum makes me feel better about trying to prepare this far ahead. i realize im not the only one. I figure cover all the bases before and you'll have a better time when your there.
"White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I'm gonna wave my freak flag high." Jimi Hendrix
I'm planning to bring a small propane cookstove and a coffee percolator, plus some good strong lovely coffee. Now I just have to figure out how much propane to bring and whether to buy the 10, 14, or 16 cup percolator. Not sure how many neighbors will be up and want a cup =). I think we can do without cooking meals, but man I am so fussy about my coffee...
But I've heard voices not in the head Out in the air they called ahead Through ripped out speakers Through thick and thin They found a shelter Under my skin -Evgeny Aleksandrovitch Nikolaev
I always bring a single burner propane stove. This allows for coffee in the AM and a hot meal at night. I usually fix one meal ahead for Thur and freeze everything else (including 5-6 gal of water) for later. I eat very well and have plenty to share with the neighbors.
In '03, I spent nothing the whole 4 days (except on items not to be discussed here) and had quessadillas Thur, gumbo Fri, hot dogs Sat. and Ravioli Sun. I bought no ice as the water stayed frozen 'til Sunday. With no ice you better plan on canned food Sunday (and I drink whiskey so no cokes or beer to keep cold.)
Snacks (fruit, granola, poptarts,etc.) are a must for quick eats but no snacks that spoil or melt.
