{"id":42067,"date":"2021-03-22T09:16:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-21T22:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=42067"},"modified":"2023-04-28T10:54:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T01:24:20","slug":"podcast-keeping-camping-food-fresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-keeping-camping-food-fresh\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep2 &#8211; Tips for Keeping Camping Food Fresh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading for-amp\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-8139080\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/8139080.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-8139080&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/JLRZJfDvGcg?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you\u2019re tired after a long trip, you may just want a fast and easy meal. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But &#8211; eating well and enjoying your food should be part of the camping experience too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave the baked beans and 2-minute noodles on the supermarket shelf and let&#8217;s get you some tastier options. In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, we\u2019ve put together our best tips on how to plan out your meals. We chat about fresh food when camping and how to make the most of it, cooking for the whole family, vacuum sealing and dehydrating foods, what foods last the longest, and best storage methods &#8211; plus, tips on how to keep your supplies cool in your Esky or 12V fridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode is jammed packed with ideas, so check out the details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>01:30 &#8211; Food to Eat First<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:25 \u2013 Healthy Batch Meals for Family Camping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:39 \u2013 Vacuum Sealed Meals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:50 \u2013 Options if you don&#8217;t have a dehydrator or vacuum sealer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:50 \u2013 Iceboxes for Keeping Supplies Cold <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:00 \u2013 Long-Lasting Supermarket Packaged Food <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:49 \u2013 Low-Maintenance Fruit and Veg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:30 \u2013 Keeping Dairy Fresh <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:45 \u2013 Canned Food for Camping and Hiking <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:12 \u2013 Managing Frozen and Chilled Foods in an Icebox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:08 \u2013 How Vacuum Sealers Work (and Other Uses)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-food-storage#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=&amp;type=1925&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Vacuum sealers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/eskies-iceboxes\">Iceboxes &amp; Accessories<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portable-fridges\">12V portable fridges<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/guide-dehydrating-food\/\">Guide to Dehydrating Your Own Food<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/food-planning-tips-for-a-multi-day-hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Planning Tips for a Multi-Day Hike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HvMnLmb0Y5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube: Dometic 12\/240V Vacuum Sealer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacuum Sealing Your Food <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacuum sealing takes the air out which makes your food last longer and saves you space. This is super handy for pre-preparing meals if you&#8217;re camping with a bigger group or family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can be vacuum sealed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can vacuum seal fresh veggies, meat, sauces, a half-opened packet of chips, your phone to keep it waterproof and more. We&#8217;ve got a great video on YouTube that you can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HvMnLmb0Y5A\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you freeze vacuum sealed food?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, absolutely! You can vacuum seal and then freeze food. Batch-cook meals or make extra dinner each night before your trip, then seal and freeze. They can be defrosted and then reheated inside the vacuum packaging by immersing in hot water. If you cut the top open carefully, they can be washed and reused multiple times as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dehydrated Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a method used a lot for hiking, but it can also work for camping trips \u2013 particularly for fruits and vegetables to make them last longer and add extra nutrition to meals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-2-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"A family  of 5 sharing a picnic on the beach under the shade of a tree. The Dad has a large cooler box behind him.\" class=\"wp-image-42456\" title=\"Fresh food makes for a more enjoyable trip.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-2-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-2-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-2-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-2-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>You can travel longer off the grid when you can keep supplies fresh. Image: Dometic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping Food Cool in an Icebox <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use homemade block ice over store bought ice as it will take longer to melt. Freeze water in airtight containers a few days before to make sure they\u2019re completely frozen. Use filtered water so you can drink it once it melts. Block ice is a win all-around as it saves you money, and you don&#8217;t have to dispose of the plastic bag in landfill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-Life Foods for Camping and Hiking <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose flatbreads like wraps or tortillas as they are more compact and easier to store, plus they keep better than leavened bread. Also hiking food staples like salami and hard cheeses are great for lunches as they don\u2019t need to be kept cold. Dehydrated peas and mash potato are easy to find at the supermarket, will come in handy at the tail end of your camping trip or in emergencies when fresh food is scarce. Head to your local Asian grocer to find a range of long-life noodles, dried mushrooms and other goods that will add variety to your meals, with minimal effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longer Lasting Fruits and Veggies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose fruits and vegetables that don&#8217;t need refrigeration e.g. apples, oranges, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, capsicum etc. Try to select produce that is under-ripe so it stays fresher for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storing Supplies in Breathable Containers <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Storing your produce in a plastic container that&#8217;s lined with paper towel allows it to breathe and moisture to be absorbed. This helps it to last longer in transit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for tuning in to this week&#8217;s episode of the Snowys Podcast. 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