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RE: Deviled Egg Recipes
Instead of using mustard in your favorite Deviled Egg recipe, substitute some Durkee's Famous Sauce.
Makes the perfect deviled egg ;)
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firecapt1
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05/05/13 10:12pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Lodge Sportsman Grill
Boy does that picture take me back.:R Over 45 years ago, when I lived in an upstairs apartment with a verrrry small balcony, I used a Hibachi. Cooked some wonderful barbecue on that simple, easy to use, small grill. :B
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firecapt1
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05/05/13 10:04pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Etiquette query......
I've been smoking (w/3 different smokers/pits) for many years. If you are smoking properly, you will be producing what we call in the trade "TBS" (Thin, Blue, Smoke); way less than a campfire, barbecue, etc. Shouldn't bother anyone!!:)
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firecapt1
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05/05/13 09:59pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Winter Project is to build a 'Discada'
Southwest Disc
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firecapt1
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11/20/12 12:58am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Gas mask
My Uncle used to grow and then make his own horseradish. He would grate large amounts at a time, mix in whatever spices, salt, and vinegar and can it for use over the winter.
He had a WW2 gas mask that he wore when doing the grating. One time I came into the room while he was doing this and I quickly realized why he was wearing the gas mask. :E
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firecapt1
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10/24/12 10:24pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Pancakes using CakeMix
I've tried a lot of pancake mixes, recipes, etc. IMHO the best simple answer is to use Krusteaz Honey Wheat pancake mix. I use it for pancakes and waffles and add fruit, nuts, berries, etc. Makes a tasty, healthy, wonderful pancake/waffle. :)
Try this:
Fry up some bacon or small breakfast sausages. Drain the grease from the pan, and put a piece of bacon or 1 sausage in the pan. Pour Krusteaz Honey Wheat pancake mix over the meat to create a pancake. Cook normally and serve with syrup and (if you like) butter.
My Mom used to make these when we were young; I remember thinking that they were innovative and high cuisine (I must have been easily influenced at the time). :D
What reminded me of this was the other day, my 11 year old Son told me that the bacon tasted so good if you "dipped it in syrup" before you ate it.
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firecapt1
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10/23/12 12:18am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: And if you REALLY LIKE bacon...
Everything goes better with bacon :M
http://home.comcast.net/~firecapt1/Bacon Fattie.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~firecapt1/Bacon Fattie Cut.jpg
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firecapt1
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10/14/12 11:29pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Amish country
Thanks so much everyone!! :B
This really gives us some good ideas to work with. The RV.net crew comes through again.
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firecapt1
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10/07/12 06:23pm |
Roads and Routes
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Amish country
For those of you who live in Ohio & Pennsylvania, or those of you who have traveled through the area I have a question:
We will be traveling across country and coming from Vermont on our way to California. We want to stop in Amish country and get the "full Amish experience". Where do you suggest we go; Ohio, Pennsylvania, ?. What should we see, where should we stay, where should we be sure to stop/shop, etc..
We know that certain parts of this area in both states are like an Amish Disneyland. This is not what we are looking for. We would like to experience the people, food, and crafts of the Amish without all of the hype.
Please help!! :)
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firecapt1
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10/06/12 09:38pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos
I've been hunting for powdered water softener for a long time. Found out that BORAX is a powdered water softener. Click here
Just wanted to share. 20-mule team borax is a lot easier to find on the shelf than powder "water softener".
Uses:
GEO Method for RV black/gray waste tanks.
Cleaner for sinks, tubs and toilets to lift stains.
It's recommended as a cleaner for rubber roofs too!
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firecapt1
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10/05/12 01:18pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Hoosier Corn Dish
I should think you could cut the recipe in half with no problem. The leftovers can be frozen and reheated. I added bacon, and cheddar cheese.
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firecapt1
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09/19/12 11:10pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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Hoosier Corn Dish
We had this one the other day and it was wonderful! :) Makes a great side dish especially with ham or pork. Could be made in a dutch oven if you wanted to.
Hoosier Corn Dish
1 can Whole kernel corn, drained
8 oz Sour cream
1 can Cream style corn
2 Eggs, beaten
1 package Corn bread mix (Jiffy)
1 tsp sugar
1 stick Melted butter
Spray 9 X 13" pan with vegetable spray.
Mix all ingredients together and pour into pan. Bake at 350 ° for 45 minutes or until lightly browned on top and knife or toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean (like testing a cake).
If desired, add crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, or chopped jalapeño for spicy version.
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firecapt1
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09/08/12 09:28pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Crockpot baked bean recipies
You know, I remember when B&M Baked beans were the standard for good baked beans. Then along came Bush's and they blew every other canned baked bean out of the water. They really are the gold standard for canned baked beans (all of their varieties).
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firecapt1
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09/08/12 09:02pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: WeberQ and a griddle
I bought the one designed for the Weber Q and it works great:
Weber Q Griddle
I think I may have ordered it online (Amazon??) for less.
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firecapt1
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09/08/12 07:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Special alert for California RV'ers
Here's the long and short of it:
- I am just passing this info along as it was described to me by my friend.
- Was asked not to name the insurance company due to possible litigation in the near future (friend might sue). Suffice it to say the company is a major nationwide insurance company.
- I've been with the same insurer on my TV for over 40 years and if they ever checked my license, it was in the beginning, long before I purchased my 5er which is insured with another company (better coverage). My 5er insurer never asked to see my license or checked to see if I had the proper endorsement. I have to believe this is common if everyone here thinks about it, they may have a similar experience. Ultimately, it is up to the insured to comply with the covenants, codicils, and conditions of their insurance policy.
- In the end, I wasn't trying to create a controversy or make unfounded accusations, just pass along information I thought might be valuable to all.
- I guess in the final analysis, the take-away message should be: make sure you are properly licensed to tow or drive under the laws of your state.
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firecapt1
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09/07/12 11:49am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Special alert for California RV'ers
opnspaces,
You're right, if you are less than 10,000 GVWR you are good to go with a standard license. At least from the way I read it!
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firecapt1
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09/07/12 12:26am |
General RVing Issues
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Special alert for California RV'ers
A word of warning to all California RV'ers:
About 6 months ago a friend of mine who, like me, has a 5er, was involved in an accident. The other driver was uninsured but my friend wasn’t concerned because he had uninsured motorist insurance as part of his policy.
His insurance company denied his claim because he was “not licensed to tow” his 5er. Indeed, he hadn’t gotten the proper endorsement on his California DL for towing a 5th wheel (see here: License requirments)
He was unaware of the law requiring this endorsement and had been towing his 5er all over the U.S. for years without it. I didn’t even think to ask him if he had this endorsement on his license... I had one on mine since I got my 5er.
As a result, he lost his 5er (it was totaled, and he wasn't reimbursed) and had to pay for all of the repairs to his TV (Ford F-350).
I checked this with DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) and found the following:
In order to tow a trailer or fifth wheel up to 15,000 GVWR you need an endorsement on your license.
If you are towing a trailer or fifth wheel with a GVWR greater than 15,000 you need to get a non-commercial class A license.
If you are properly licensed in California to tow a 5th wheel, all other states have what is called “reciprocal agreements” regarding licensing and will honor California’s coverage.
So it seems that if you don’t have the proper license in California to tow your 5er, you are SOL if you get in an accident, whether it was your fault or not. Makes sense to get the endorsement or proper license.
Here’s a link to the handbook for the license test:
RV test manual
Hope this helps those of you that didn’t have this info.
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firecapt1
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09/07/12 12:07am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Seattle Area Campground
I'm agree with muelldawg,
We stayed for three days at Lake Pleasant. Nice, clean, full hookups, etc. Easy drive into downtown Seattle.
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firecapt1
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09/05/12 04:20pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Crockpot baked bean recipies
Try this one, it's a simple baked bean recipe like Bush's Baked Beans. Obviously, you can add other flavors/herbs/heat to make it your own. ;) I've found that depending on the crockpot you might be able to get away with less time. Low and slow is the key with baked beans.
CROCK POT BAKED BEANS
2 lbs. great northern beans
½ C brown sugar, packed
2 large onions, cut in chunks
¼ C dark molasses
¼ C maple syrup
6 oz. no salt added tomato paste
3 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 Tbs Worcestershire
Soak beans in water overnight. Or cover beans with water and bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes. Drain beans. Add all ingredients to a Crock Pot and stir to coat beans. Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or until done.
You can add a chunk of salt pork or diced bacon to this if you want and it will only make it better. Score the salt pork in a cross hatch pattern to almost through the meat; this will allow it to fall apart as it flavors the beans.
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firecapt1
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09/03/12 10:30pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: black bugs inside, very small
NoSticks,
Sounds like with all that use of insecticide you might have "got" yourselves too. Sure hope not :)
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firecapt1
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09/03/12 03:54pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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