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When it comes to meals , I like to keep it simple but tasty . As an example , I marinate meats and cook them over an open-flame grill . I buy my meats , separate them into portions and bag them separately with the marinade of choice .
These are put into the freezer and defrosted when needed . Pork rashers , chicken thighs and even meatballs can all be prepared in this way days before you get to your free-camp . Once cooked , these can be served with a very simple Asian salad made from wombok cabbage , chopped spring onions and dressing .
Other meals can be made in sufficient quantities to allow you to use them as leftovers the next day . For instance , we love to put leftover pasta sauce or taco mince on baked potatoes for lunch .
I acknowledge that many caravanners will have limited freezer space and this can be an issue if you intend to stay at one location for a long period . Fortunately , this doesn ’ t have to be a problem thanks to the availability of long-life meals sold at all the major supermarkets . These are vacuum-packed and pre-cooked so they last for weeks in your fridge .
HOT TIP :
If you have an Apple Watch , you can set it up to be a valuable tool for free-camping . I have mine configured to show a compass to determine where north is , sunrise and sunset times , and a UV radiation forecast for the week ahead . All are essential for maximising solar recharging .
I also have forecasts for rain , wind and temperature all on the same face so I can see at a glance if I need to roll in the awning or store my camp chairs out of the rain well before it arrives .
Marinated meats cooked on an openfire grill are a delight of free-camping .
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