Van Life Pantry: Recent Episodes
Shonda Sinclair
Podcast for all things nomadic vehicle and van life cooking, food, food storage, food safety, pantry space, kitchen setup, cooking tools, cooking tips, recipes, "must have" lists, and interviews with other nomads.
Tips and information about refrigeration, power sources, and salad ingredients.
https://us.ecoflow.com/
https://www.alpicool.cc/
https://orcacoolers.com/
This episode covers the importance of water procurement and storage, the edible Prickly Pear Cactus & Fruit, the dry Desert 🏜 environment.
Made in USA 3 gal. water bottles
https://www.walmart.com/ip/3-Gallon-Stackable-Water-Bottle/180676866
Water pump (It does not screw on, it just sits on top of the bottle.)
https://tinyurl.com/2p95mvz8
Prickly Pear Gluten Free Fudge (and amazing Gold Nugget Fudge)
https://tinyurl.com/bdd5jdzn
Baraka Dry Nose Oil
https://tinyurl.com/2p8ea76w
Travel USB diffuser for essential oils, fits in cup holder, color changing
https://tinyurl.com/4c2bj645
Travel USB humidifier
https://tinyurl.com/2ws6kk7m
These are not affiliate links, as I do not currently have an affiliate association with these products
Boondocking, Battery & Solar Power, Lifestyle Challenges, Positives... and my ice purchase math was not intended to be exact. I know every other day for a week at $3.00 does not = $14. I was making unrelated off the cuff comments. What you get for not using notes. ;)
Talking about Cooking with Dash Mini devices. Also Aluminess Galley boxes and deep cycle marine battery power for refrigeration.
This is a general van life discussion interview with an 8-year veteran nomad. Brenda talks about health struggles, what got her into van life, and a bit about Nomadland, the movie. When I first asked her for the interview, I did not know she had been involved in the movie, so it was a nice surprise to learn just before our discussion that she had some FOOD involvement in the movie. I found her to be inspiring and a wealth of good information. Enjoy!
Nomadland was an unexpeced bonus delight in this Podcast.
On location in the Northern California Redwoods (one of my favorite places in the world to be!). Alpicool T36, Trees of Mystery, What we ate..
This was the first chit chat discussion with a guest where we talked all things nomadic life.
A discussion of ingredient themed meals, tiny shopping and storage, and lifestyle observations.
Roadside Exit, Bravo Farms in Traver, CA. Cheese Factory, Restaurant, Ice Cream, Fudge, Gift Shop, Family Fun
I have returned after a one month break. This episode explores pantry bin inventory concerning cooking utensils, pots/pans, and other non-food necessities. I also share a bit about the Omnia Oven and a reading from an 1800's cookbook.
Show Notes:
The 1800's cookbook mentions a "gil" measurement. What is that?
In the U.S., a gill is equal to one-half cup or four fluid ounces, while in England a gill (known as an imperial gill) is equal to five fluid ounces. Information from Thrillist
Swedish Egg Coffee. Swedish egg coffee is a unique way of brewing coffee with an egg. According to legend, this recipe originated en route from Sweden to America in the late 1800s.Information from Spruce Eats
Affiliate Links to Items like those mentioned in this Podcast -
Collapsible Measuring Cups
Stainless Steel Tea Pot
Angled Narrow Measuring Cup
Stainless Steel Can Strainer
Magnetic Chip Clips
Can Opener
Citrus Zester
A Right AND Left-Handed Peeler (?)!
Omnia Oven
Silicone Mould for Omnia Oven
Wire Rack for Omnia Oven
I apologise for the sound quality in the intro. If you can get past the intro, it does get better. This episode is about visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens where Baldasare Forestiere grew amazing fruit trees and vegetables and was self sustaining in all ways related to food. It is also about Casa De fruta, a marvellous little roadside fruit stand turned resort area in the Pacheco Pass region of California.
Memories related to food, and how certain foods can take you right to a place, a time, a feeling...
HOT DOGS! Echoing the question, "Is a hot dog a sandwich?", and Oregano Herbal Applications
This is the welcome and introductory episode of th Van Life Pantry - Nomadic Pantry Podcast. It doesn't have any music, nor any bells and whistles. It is simple rather than flashy. It is a bit rough rather than polished. That's how I tend to roll. Future episodes maybe more polished, more flashy even (or not), but they are most likely to always be pretty basic and uncut. We are all on a journey, and I hope that you will enjoy yours as well as mine.