As promised, this is my list of the absolute basic “made ahead” or “purchased ahead” edibles I take with me on a 3 to 4-week trailer trip. I didn’t list condiments and items like eggs, bread, juice, milk, ice cream etc. because we all bring the basics. This is just a list of what I like to have on hand to make my trailer time even more pleasant. And my kitchen and grocery shopping time less stressful.         

The items that are highlighted are the recipes I am preparing for this trailer trip. All highlighted recipes are on this site.

PREPARED AHEAD:

BREAKFAST

granola (Fruit and Nut Granola with Olive Oil and Maple Syrup)  

sausage gravy and drop biscuits (Sausage Gravy Over Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits)

muffins (Streusel Topped Blueberry Breakfast Muffins)   

quick bread (Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Quick Bread)

Sun Dried Tomato and Fresh Basil Spread (for slathering on store bought bagels)

LUNCH

Hummus

BEFORE DINNER APPETIZERS

dips for veggies (Creamy Curry Dip)

spreads for crackers (Tapenade and Marinated Feta Cheese Cubes)

party mix (Quick and Easy Party Mix)

DINNER

Meat loaf

Ćevapčići

Marinara Sauce

Meatballs – used for spaghetti and meatballs (recipe for meatballs found under Old Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs or Swedish Meatballs)   

soup or stew (Italian Sausage, Veggies, and Cannellini Bean Stew)

chili

Sloppy Joe and buns

curry sauce (for Chicken, Shrimp, Beef, or Lamb)

DESSERT OR WHENEVER SUGAR IS REQUIRED

cookies (Peanut Butter Cookies & Oatmeal Raisin Cookies)

IN THE FREEZER* FOR USE WHEN AND IF NEEDED:

BREAKFAST

bacon

link sausage

DINNER

bulk Italian sausage

steak

pork tenderloin

pork chops

ground beef

dinner sausages

hot dogs

ground lamb

frozen shrimp or scallops

boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs

frozen petite peas

And of course, all the other “stuff” that you need for meals. All the basics like eggs, bread, mayo, milk, veggies, fruit, lunchmeat, cheese, Cheetos, potato chips, gin, canned tuna, etc. etc.

All the ingredients to support or accompany the dishes you’ve already prepared or the ingredients you have in your freezer to use in camp. The more dishes you plan and make ahead, the more time you free up to just sit outside and read, or take a walk, or paddle around a lake, or sit and visit with friends and family, etc.

Remember, you’re on vacation for a reason. And that reason is to enjoy new surroundings and rest. We all need our downtime. So, the more cooking and baking you can get done before you leave, the more time you will have to do ANY OLD THING YOUR HEART DESIRES! (Within reason, of course!)

*You will soon learn as you become a seasoned boater or RV owner, that not all grocery stores have the quality items you have become accustomed to finding in your favorite neighborhood grocery store. And especially in rural areas. So, if you have available storage in your fridge, freezer, and pantry, make or purchase as much of what you think you might want and need before you leave home. You can always take it back with you if you don’t use it on your trip. And how nice is that!  

And as always, fellow travelers, peace and love to all.