One thing we’ll say is you might just want to buy this book used as it’s kind of expensive brand-new. Anyway, off that topic, this features a collection of over 80 dishes and for the purposes of a vanlife cookbook, the dishes are designed to be prepared in many different rustic settings. A fabulous collection of no fuss meals that you can easily adapt to the ingredients you have in your camper cupboard. You’ll be introduced to the ‘Capsule Larder’ idea where you can use a few ingredients for several different recipes. Includes a host of helpful tips to make cooking in your camper easier. Portable gas grills are actually much more than just a BBQ. The most common design is a metal bowl with a fixed gas burner in the centre, the heat from the burner is diffused through a plate or pan set above the ring. The plate could be a traditional ridged BBQ plate, a flat griddle plate, a large cooking or frying pan or a pizza stone. This is topped off with a lid, which enables high heat.

Feast by Firelight: Simple Recipes for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors is a fantastic cookbook that is designed to make premium cooking, even in the outdoors, feel like an effortless experience. Emma Frisch, the author, has a lot of experience in the culinary field and even starred on the Food Network. We found the tips throughout the book extremely helpful. There are sections in the book designed to help people prep for their camping meals at home. Many van lifers prefer not to fry or cook meat or fish in their vans because of mess and smell, and choose instead additional options like these below, to make easy campervan meals without the hassle.Unless you’re cooking in an RV with acres of space, the chances are you won’t be able to have both fitted oven and microwave. If you do need both, then it is possible to carry a small, low wattage microwave with you, but only for use when you have EHU. Who is the book meant for? Some books are meant for young adults while others might be meant for families with children. How varied are the recipes in the book? Some of the camping cookbooks have expansive recipes that guarantee everyone will find something they like. Other books might feel a bit repetitive and limit the types of meals people can cook. How challenging are the recipes to make? Some of these recipes might be tough for those who haven’t cooked in a campfire setting before. Think about the recipe choices carefully. How expansive is the ingredient list? Some of these recipes are very involved and might require ingredients that are hard to find.

Monkeys on the Road: One Family’s Vanlife Adventure South in Search of a Simpler Life by Mary Hollendoner Some of the best camper van meals we’ve ever eaten have been simple, cooked in the open air in front of an amazing view…and a cold beer, of course! Portable Gas Grills Finally, individuals will also gain a lot of experience working with some unique tools. By relying on a camping cookbook, everyone can learn a new set of skills. The best camping cookbook will also help people learn how to cook over an open flame. Everyone will learn how to start a fire, use fire safely, and cook in an exposed area.

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There are over 200 photographs of vanlifers, their pets, and their converted homes on wheels. If you are starting your own van build and not sure how you want yours to look, this book will be your inspiration. Having spent months exploring the world in our trusty VW camper, we’re experts at putting together incredible food equipped with just a two-burner camping stove and a tiny fridge or cool box. The Clever Camper Cookbook features over 20 of the best recipes we came up with on our travels―there’s no fuss, nothing too fancy, just deliciously simple cooking. While he didn’t use vanlife to travel around the world, but to save money on accommodation, what he found was life-changing and enlightening. It was a journey that gave him a whole new perspective on life. Having spent months exploring the world in our trusty VW camper, we’re experts at putting together incredible food equipped with just a two-burner camping stove and a tiny fridge or cool box. The Clever Camper Cookbook features over 20 of the best recipes we came up with on our travels—there’s no fuss, nothing too fancy, just deliciously simple cooking.

All manufacturers make a number of sizes, some with legs and some without. They can be an awkward shape to store and once you add all the plates, the whole lot will be quite heavy, so make sure you have enough in your weight allowance and measure carefully where you will keep it when travelling. Are there safety tips? While nobody assumes they are going to get hurt, many of these books have helpful safety advice. This includes working with an open flame, containing a campfire to a limited area, and using sharp tools safely. I also LOVE being in a foreign country and being able to get the latest book from my favourite author instantly, rather than needing to wait until we return to the UK (or ask someone to post me a copy, which in this post- Brexit age is both costly & takes forever!) Twenty simple yet tasty recipes put together by world travellers Megan and Simon. All of which can be cooked on a two burner camping stove. From one pot Mexican poached eggs with chorizo to Spanish meatballs and fiery curries. Food on the road doesn’t have to involve tinned baked beans!Who is going on the camping trip? Some books are geared towards families with young children. Other books might be geared towards young adults or those who are camping with a large group of friends. We have to say that even though most have heard the expression, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” we really love the cover of this book. It just has a really nice and happy camping tone. Anyway, as for the book, it’s written by Megan and Simon who are both world travelers.

There aren’t any cookbooks out there like this one, because of the people who helped write it. The recipes in here are some of the most authentic you can find, including quotes, tips, and Leave No Trace information from the people who know these trails best. This cookbook has 100 recipes that are unique. It’s also a celebration of the Wilderness Act’s 50th anniversary. Some people worry about cooking in a campervan safety due to the small space, and an outdoor cooking option may be preferable. We have found that making sure your workspace is clear and the van is well ventilated helps. Motorhome & Campervan Cooking Alternatives

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Vanlife isn’t just for couples and nomad solo travellers, but families too. Monkeys on the Road is a novel about vanlife that tells of what it’s like to travel with children while living in a camper van. We have years of experience camping, caravanning and motorhoming in the UK and Europe. We’ve also lived in our motorhome full-time for over five years…meaning we’ve cooked lots of meals from a small fridge, on one or two rings. Like cooking in your van? Want to know 5 cookbooks that’ll make vanlife a piece of cake? Jakob Staudal from www.headlessnomad.com takes us through his top 5! Do the recipes require a refrigerator? Everyone camps differently and some might use an RV that has a fridge. Others might not. Campervanning and great food go together like salt and pepper. We all need a little bit of inspiration sometimes when cooking with only two hobs. Here are six of the best camper van cook books available.