Hiya, once again advice please. What cooking stuff, pans etc would you take for an overnighter. Also a basic idea as to what the Gordon Ramsey's like to eat cheers.
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Sandwich toaster by ridgemonkey or one of the other brands
I use one even at home for omelettes
Sandwich toaster by ridgemonkey or one of the other brands
I use one even at home for omelettes
In reply to Post #1
Ridgemonkey toastie,my favourite is chicken fajitas
Ridgemonkey toastie,my favourite is chicken fajitas
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Can't beat a good fajita......Wife loves it.....
Can't beat a good fajita......Wife loves it.....
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Can't beat them to be fair, especially for the price
Can't beat them to be fair, especially for the price
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any decent pizza cooked in the ridgemonkey
quick , easy , really tasty and you dont need to take much etc
sainsburys taste the difference ones are mint
i just line the ridgemonkey with tin foil and bingo
any decent pizza cooked in the ridgemonkey
quick , easy , really tasty and you dont need to take much etc
sainsburys taste the difference ones are mint
i just line the ridgemonkey with tin foil and bingo
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ridgemonkey and a small saucepan.
mcaines microwave chips go crispy in the ridge, those with a steak and you're well away, tasty and easy to prep.
i normally just make my food at home and reheat in the ridgemonkey, for me its easier. less rubbish eaten on the bank and i find I'm always fuller after a home cooked meal.
curry and rice is easy also, microwave rice pouch in a pan with a touch of water get it really hot then cover and leave to steam. curry obviously reheat.
also any toasties in the ridgemonkey are boss, i use my ridge for this in the house
ridgemonkey and a small saucepan.
mcaines microwave chips go crispy in the ridge, those with a steak and you're well away, tasty and easy to prep.
i normally just make my food at home and reheat in the ridgemonkey, for me its easier. less rubbish eaten on the bank and i find I'm always fuller after a home cooked meal.
curry and rice is easy also, microwave rice pouch in a pan with a touch of water get it really hot then cover and leave to steam. curry obviously reheat.
also any toasties in the ridgemonkey are boss, i use my ridge for this in the house
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Use mine in house for toasties too as for curry heat in monkey take rice hot in food flask drain off water done saves gas and cooking time as I was saying on another thread no need to faff around on bank with bbqs cook at home reheat at lake I highly recommend the ridge monkey
Use mine in house for toasties too as for curry heat in monkey take rice hot in food flask drain off water done saves gas and cooking time as I was saying on another thread no need to faff around on bank with bbqs cook at home reheat at lake I highly recommend the ridge monkey
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good idea with the hot food flask, ill use that next time i go.
i cant be arsed cooking everything on the bank its so much easier and faster just reheating on the bank.
the only evening meal ill do from scratch is steak and chips.
good idea with the hot food flask, ill use that next time i go.
i cant be arsed cooking everything on the bank its so much easier and faster just reheating on the bank.
the only evening meal ill do from scratch is steak and chips.
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I agree faffing around the biggest problem is to cook big meals on bank is you need so many bits and pieces if you forget something it becomes a nightmare at home so easy everything to hand steak and chips are great simple to do and a good meal I take for snack two bits bread I spread Tom puree a sprinkle of oregano cheese ham onion pineapple sliced Tom and a dash of sweat chill sauce put it in tin foil cook in monkey at bank home made pizza
I agree faffing around the biggest problem is to cook big meals on bank is you need so many bits and pieces if you forget something it becomes a nightmare at home so easy everything to hand steak and chips are great simple to do and a good meal I take for snack two bits bread I spread Tom puree a sprinkle of oregano cheese ham onion pineapple sliced Tom and a dash of sweat chill sauce put it in tin foil cook in monkey at bank home made pizza
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Try this with pitta breads
stuff them with everything mentioned, easy pizza pockets.
Try this with pitta breads
stuff them with everything mentioned, easy pizza pockets.
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If I'm fishing overnighters by myself I don't bother with hot food once the weather warms up a bit. Just a sandwich and some snacks. Still take the kettle for brews, and a porridge pot for breakfast.
Its nice not to have to worry about taking everything but the kitchen sink.
If I'm fishing overnighters by myself I don't bother with hot food once the weather warms up a bit. Just a sandwich and some snacks. Still take the kettle for brews, and a porridge pot for breakfast.
Its nice not to have to worry about taking everything but the kitchen sink.
All I take is the ridgemonkey xl toaster and a cook set from fox, I don't take the frying pan but I do take the kettle and saucepan. The letter fits inside the saucepans which saves space
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Great advice guys, Will certainly get a Ridge Monkey toaster.
Great advice guys, Will certainly get a Ridge Monkey toaster.
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When the wife cooks she always does extra which is frozen in tubs so I always eat well. For things like lasagne, once frozen I pop the portion out of the tub and then vacuum pack it so it becomes a boil in the bag meal. No need to eat like a spotty teenager, unless you are one.
When the wife cooks she always does extra which is frozen in tubs so I always eat well. For things like lasagne, once frozen I pop the portion out of the tub and then vacuum pack it so it becomes a boil in the bag meal. No need to eat like a spotty teenager, unless you are one.
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Omelette s are so easy in the RM XL toaster
Cheese onion tomatoes mushrooms chorizo peppers so many variants
Omelette s are so easy in the RM XL toaster
Cheese onion tomatoes mushrooms chorizo peppers so many variants
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In fact, the main rule in my kitchen is to work with gloves. The stereotype of gloves was created by television presenters. In their shows, they demonstrated the bare hands of dirty kitchens employees, after which a clear image settled in our thinking: the cook does not have gloves, which means that the restaurant does not comply with sanitary standards, and it is unpleasant to eat their food. I think so too. Nitrile gloves from https://medrux.com/nitrile-gloves-food-safe/ they are irreplaceable both in everyday life and in industry. They are characterized by increased strength, safe composition, stretch well and fit the hand.
In fact, the main rule in my kitchen is to work with gloves. The stereotype of gloves was created by television presenters. In their shows, they demonstrated the bare hands of dirty kitchens employees, after which a clear image settled in our thinking: the cook does not have gloves, which means that the restaurant does not comply with sanitary standards, and it is unpleasant to eat their food. I think so too. Nitrile gloves from https://medrux.com/nitrile-gloves-food-safe/ they are irreplaceable both in everyday life and in industry. They are characterized by increased strength, safe composition, stretch well and fit the hand.
I have a metal frying pan that is over 20years old, and a metal saucepan that is around 15 years old. Those 2 items are enough that I can cook decent meals on the bank; pasta, rice and a decent meat or fish dish with vegetables. I cook the pasta or rice then lenty of stir fried vegetables with pork, lamb or chicken pieces and then add the already cooked pasta onto a plate or the frying pan and eat out of that.
I have also been known to cook sauté potatoes, onions mushrooms and a blue steak all in the one frying pan.
Occasionally I will just do a couple of burgers in the frying pan and put them in a brioche bun with a routle cheese cut in half on top of each one.
If I take a ready prepared 'leftover' meal I warm it up in the saucepan.
My leftovers are those simple pasta dishes anyway, or a big portion of chilli or ragu and I can drop in a couple of tinned potatoes
I have also been known to cook sauté potatoes, onions mushrooms and a blue steak all in the one frying pan.
Occasionally I will just do a couple of burgers in the frying pan and put them in a brioche bun with a routle cheese cut in half on top of each one.
If I take a ready prepared 'leftover' meal I warm it up in the saucepan.
My leftovers are those simple pasta dishes anyway, or a big portion of chilli or ragu and I can drop in a couple of tinned potatoes
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I would just take a sandwich toaster. I bought the NGT version for about £20 and its surprisingly good. There's not a lot you can't actually cook with them.
I would just take a sandwich toaster. I bought the NGT version for about £20 and its surprisingly good. There's not a lot you can't actually cook with them.
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Ridgemonkey XL and a couple of pre-cooked meals out of my freezer.
Ridgemonkey XL and a couple of pre-cooked meals out of my freezer.
Just a large RM toaster. Have a look in the meet section at Aldi. They do a stir fry type pack including a portion of meat, accompanying veg and a sauce. There's a few to choose from, fajita, teriyaki beef, sweet and sour pork. Then a pack of cheap wraps, jobs a good'n. Reasonable meal, quick to cook, no faff for about £4
Ridgemonkey all day long, but take a sleeve/ cover with you as they get covered in grease.
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Ridge monkey stove and frying pan, cant beat a bacon buttie on a thickly buttered barm in the morning.
Ridge monkey stove and frying pan, cant beat a bacon buttie on a thickly buttered barm in the morning.
Liking the sound of steak and chips on the bank. Do you use bog standard oven chips? How long do they take to cook in the Ridgemonkey?
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Any oven chips work, some better than others. I like cajun fries from Aldi, cook on really low heat for 20 minutes flipping regularly. I put them in one of those plastic boxes with a snap on lid once cooked and lob mushrooms and onion in the monkey until cooked. Add them to the plastic box then quickly cook a steak. The stuff in the box stays hot. Put steak on plate then tip contents of box on top. Proper nice fishing food all cooked in one pan.
Any oven chips work, some better than others. I like cajun fries from Aldi, cook on really low heat for 20 minutes flipping regularly. I put them in one of those plastic boxes with a snap on lid once cooked and lob mushrooms and onion in the monkey until cooked. Add them to the plastic box then quickly cook a steak. The stuff in the box stays hot. Put steak on plate then tip contents of box on top. Proper nice fishing food all cooked in one pan.
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Those are also really nice and easy to cook, I like the sweet and sour chicken one. Meat for a few minutes, veg for a few more then sauce for 1 minute. Eat from monkey and wipe it clean with bog roll. Easy.
Those are also really nice and easy to cook, I like the sweet and sour chicken one. Meat for a few minutes, veg for a few more then sauce for 1 minute. Eat from monkey and wipe it clean with bog roll. Easy.
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. . 1x small non stick pan with a lid. Cooks everything, but mainly pre-cooked curry & rice / chilli & rice / pasta. No plate required, eat out of the pan. If I'm feeling excitable I may take a v small frying pan that the main pan fits into for fry ups but most of the time I cant be arsed when a pastry and a cup of tea will do for brekky. All my cook kit goes into the side pocket of a compact carryall . . .
Don't understand heavy toasters / the faff of ingredients etc on anything other than perhaps a 72hr+ long sesh . . .too much unnecessary crap to carry
. . 1x small non stick pan with a lid. Cooks everything, but mainly pre-cooked curry & rice / chilli & rice / pasta. No plate required, eat out of the pan. If I'm feeling excitable I may take a v small frying pan that the main pan fits into for fry ups but most of the time I cant be arsed when a pastry and a cup of tea will do for brekky. All my cook kit goes into the side pocket of a compact carryall . . .
Don't understand heavy toasters / the faff of ingredients etc on anything other than perhaps a 72hr+ long sesh . . .too much unnecessary crap to carry
In reply to Post #24
Tinned potatoes sizzle up nicely, cut in half and sprinkle on some gubbins like steak seasoning/chilli flakes etc and jobs a goodun.
Tinned potatoes sizzle up nicely, cut in half and sprinkle on some gubbins like steak seasoning/chilli flakes etc and jobs a goodun.
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As said, tinned potatoes sizzle up nicely. I don't bother cutting them up, just sauté them, keep them moving around the pan before adding some chopped mushrooms and the steak with a bit of smoked paprika and ground black pepper.
As said, tinned potatoes sizzle up nicely. I don't bother cutting them up, just sauté them, keep them moving around the pan before adding some chopped mushrooms and the steak with a bit of smoked paprika and ground black pepper.
For emergency food to keep in your bag for when you decide to stay a day or two longer or just to keep your bag light,
A packet of Morrisons own brand dried potato flakes with onions, one large tin of peas or two small tins and a tin of corn beef will provide two main meals of Corned beef hash.
Boil 180 mils of water in a pan
Add half the packet of mash powder and stir till it firms up (still on the stove and with all the following stages)
Add half the tin of corn beef cut up into small pieces and stir into the mash till it starts to break down.
Add some black pepper.
Add a small tin of peas or half a large tin of peas and stir till all the corned beef has broke down
Takes about 8 minutes in total and if you add the right amount of black pepper it really spices it up a bit and makes it that palatable you feel like going home and cooking it for your lass to show her your culinary skills. Without the black pepper it tastes "naff".
A packet of Morrisons own brand dried potato flakes with onions, one large tin of peas or two small tins and a tin of corn beef will provide two main meals of Corned beef hash.
Boil 180 mils of water in a pan
Add half the packet of mash powder and stir till it firms up (still on the stove and with all the following stages)
Add half the tin of corn beef cut up into small pieces and stir into the mash till it starts to break down.
Add some black pepper.
Add a small tin of peas or half a large tin of peas and stir till all the corned beef has broke down
Takes about 8 minutes in total and if you add the right amount of black pepper it really spices it up a bit and makes it that palatable you feel like going home and cooking it for your lass to show her your culinary skills. Without the black pepper it tastes "naff".
ALL MINE !!
TOAST is under the grill and baked beans was cooking on the Trangia stove out of shot
TOAST is under the grill and baked beans was cooking on the Trangia stove out of shot
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Is that an old camping gaz cooker I see beneath the food. Got to be the best value bit of camping gear I've ever had. Used heavily every year for the last 30+ years and as good as the day I bought it(bit grubbier). They really don't make em like that anymore.
Is that an old camping gaz cooker I see beneath the food. Got to be the best value bit of camping gear I've ever had. Used heavily every year for the last 30+ years and as good as the day I bought it(bit grubbier). They really don't make em like that anymore.
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Cor blimey guv
Cor blimey guv
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I can feel the cholesterol clogging my arteries just looking at that 😂
I can feel the cholesterol clogging my arteries just looking at that 😂
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Blimey do you deliver 😀
Blimey do you deliver 😀
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yes its a Campingaz Camping Chef
years old and love the griddle plate that fits both my double burner stoves
I have 2 regulators when I used to go to France I leave the calor gas bottle and butane regulator here
and went to the local Supermarket and bought a local propane regulator and after that every trip just needed a small local supermarket brand cheap propane bottle it only used to be 2 euro deposit and would last a month easy and just gave it away to a local when I left cheap as chips
over here I tend to use a Coleman petrol double burner for the past 18 + years now run on Aspen 4 used to use the higher grade panel wipe but Aspen is superior in every way
PS
lots of Camping gaz chef double stoves on facebook market place and Coleman petrol too
yes its a Campingaz Camping Chef
years old and love the griddle plate that fits both my double burner stoves
I have 2 regulators when I used to go to France I leave the calor gas bottle and butane regulator here
and went to the local Supermarket and bought a local propane regulator and after that every trip just needed a small local supermarket brand cheap propane bottle it only used to be 2 euro deposit and would last a month easy and just gave it away to a local when I left cheap as chips
over here I tend to use a Coleman petrol double burner for the past 18 + years now run on Aspen 4 used to use the higher grade panel wipe but Aspen is superior in every way
PS
lots of Camping gaz chef double stoves on facebook market place and Coleman petrol too
For most of the year my Trangia 27u/l is my go to . I have cheated though and use a gas conversion (Wandle will be shaking his head in dismay ☹ really don't like the like the minimal risk of fuel smell on my hands. Usually have a home cooked spag bol, chilli ,curry or bouginon with crusty bread . Often do a mini steamed pud for dessert too. Hot water from pud is used to wash out chilli pan etc,then a quick wipe and hey presto. Every now and then my big cook bag with the RM comes along instead,but the 27 is much more convenient tbh.
really don't like the like the minimal risk of fuel smell on my hands. Usually have a home cooked spag bol, chilli ,curry or bouginon with crusty bread . Often do a mini steamed pud for dessert too. Hot water from pud is used to wash out chilli pan etc,then a quick wipe and hey presto. Every now and then my big cook bag with the RM comes along instead,but the 27 is much more convenient tbh.
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I love Trangia stoves I got the 27 and the bigger 25 and the mini 28 a very good mate years ago worked at place that built helicopters and had my Trangia sprayed with a matt heatproof jet engine paint
I just love using them
Im never in a hurry fishing and love the peaceful silence of the stove and the windy it gets the better they work ! when using the frying pan it is of course above the windshield so I have one of these fold up concertina type windshields that I modded to go over the pan support clips and is perfect round the frying pan and stops anything splashing on the bivvy too
I also found one of these heat saving kettles that fit inside and being more efficient the fuel last longer not worried about its quicker just the fuel saving
I cant stand gas stoves that sound like a bloody jet engine those poxy multi fuel crappy things are the worst they should come with a set of ear defenders lol
I love Trangia stoves I got the 27 and the bigger 25 and the mini 28 a very good mate years ago worked at place that built helicopters and had my Trangia sprayed with a matt heatproof jet engine paint
I just love using them
Im never in a hurry fishing and love the peaceful silence of the stove and the windy it gets the better they work ! when using the frying pan it is of course above the windshield so I have one of these fold up concertina type windshields that I modded to go over the pan support clips and is perfect round the frying pan and stops anything splashing on the bivvy too
I also found one of these heat saving kettles that fit inside and being more efficient the fuel last longer not worried about its quicker just the fuel saving
I cant stand gas stoves that sound like a bloody jet engine those poxy multi fuel crappy things are the worst they should come with a set of ear defenders lol
I have just done four nights with my relation on a big local ressi,he's gone and bought the latest NGT dynamic gas stove,if you like gas it's very good....
However,...my relation knows of my love of 27ul.Trangias,and was totally gobsmacked at what I was cooking up on my system,...one of the meals I did was just two components,which was a slow fried rib eye steak from this wicked new farm shop up the lane,and fresh field mushrooms,that's just one of many lovely meals I did over those days..
I mightve mentioned it before,but I can get any stove I want,...not being a swell head saying that,but not much can beat proper fresh grub on a trangia ,in the dark watching the flames lick around the frying pan or kettle..
They are awesome systems ..
However,...my relation knows of my love of 27ul.Trangias,and was totally gobsmacked at what I was cooking up on my system,...one of the meals I did was just two components,which was a slow fried rib eye steak from this wicked new farm shop up the lane,and fresh field mushrooms,that's just one of many lovely meals I did over those days..
I mightve mentioned it before,but I can get any stove I want,...not being a swell head saying that,but not much can beat proper fresh grub on a trangia ,in the dark watching the flames lick around the frying pan or kettle..
They are awesome systems ..
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Ps,a bushcraft tip for any Trangia users,boil your kettle ,let the water cool a bit ,get some long grass ....chuck the grass plus hotish water in your pans,swish around job done,best way of cleaning those pans I found..
Ps,a bushcraft tip for any Trangia users,boil your kettle ,let the water cool a bit ,get some long grass ....chuck the grass plus hotish water in your pans,swish around job done,best way of cleaning those pans I found..
In my pitiful defence ,I use a std gas burner on low,so there's no hideous roaring noise. I have also been known to clean pots &,pans eau naturelle.....or with a teabag
I've just gone with the Trakker Armolife Marble Cookset, not used it yet, but thought I'd try something differant than the standard non-stik coating stuff which i find disappears eventually, feels good quality and my kettle fit inside the saucepan perfect. Lids are available separately if you need them.
Been picking up Aldi's packets of king chilli prawns, tuna steaks and white fish, frying off with a little butter for a change to the norm, beautiful, filling and quick to cook.
Been picking up Aldi's packets of king chilli prawns, tuna steaks and white fish, frying off with a little butter for a change to the norm, beautiful, filling and quick to cook.
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If you want to travel light/minimal then the Sea To Summit X-set 11 (collapsible cups and kettle) fits inside the Ridgemonkey toaster (having removed all the utensils and holding tray.) Add a plastic spork from eBay that comes with a mesh bag, and the handles go in there too, plus will also fit into the toaster. Spot on for quick trips, zero space wasted.
If you want to travel light/minimal then the Sea To Summit X-set 11 (collapsible cups and kettle) fits inside the Ridgemonkey toaster (having removed all the utensils and holding tray.) Add a plastic spork from eBay that comes with a mesh bag, and the handles go in there too, plus will also fit into the toaster. Spot on for quick trips, zero space wasted.
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The following recipes I usually cook when I go camping:
1. Campfire Scrambled Eggs
2. Camping Chilaquiles Recipe
3. Baked eggs with beans
4. Chicken and rice
Most recipes contain eggs because of the easiness to prepare and the high number of proteins and fats. I transport eggs in bubble wrap tends placing them on top of other products. Besides eggs, I prefer chicken breasts with rice in foil.
The following recipes I usually cook when I go camping:
1. Campfire Scrambled Eggs
2. Camping Chilaquiles Recipe
3. Baked eggs with beans
4. Chicken and rice
Most recipes contain eggs because of the easiness to prepare and the high number of proteins and fats. I transport eggs in bubble wrap tends placing them on top of other products. Besides eggs, I prefer chicken breasts with rice in foil.
Has anyone else seen the new idea by Outlaw Pro,it's a cooking kit in a bucket.It has two trays that attach to the side to make a cooking station,it looks quite a good idea
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Interesting..... what's it called?
Interesting..... what's it called?
In reply to Post #50
Legend, thank you 👍
Depending on the price, I may be interested. I'm a stickler for forgetting cooking bits or having them stored across multiple bags and not knowing where haha
Legend, thank you 👍
Depending on the price, I may be interested. I'm a stickler for forgetting cooking bits or having them stored across multiple bags and not knowing where haha
In reply to Post #50
It's a good idea,wait til Ridgemonkey bring out their version with an extra £100 on the price
It's a good idea,wait til Ridgemonkey bring out their version with an extra £100 on the price
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I just use a Trangia and if Im really pushing the boat out on a proper meal use my bivvy table with silicon mats on to protect it from hot pans and cups.
I just use a Trangia and if Im really pushing the boat out on a proper meal use my bivvy table with silicon mats on to protect it from hot pans and cups.
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