SwampNut Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Some people say you shouldn't buy single-purpose tools that clutter the kitchen. I say you should also try to avoid shitty multi-purpose tools that do nothing right. Here are a few things that I find highly useful. Handheld metal citrus squeezer. Lemons and limes are so useful in adding zing to so many meals. Use them, lots of them. Garlic slicer. Takes little room, and slightly toasted sauteed garlic is great for so many things. Topping on a salad, added to marinara, etc. High speed, high power blender. Instant pot. I have a 3 quart and an 8. Beans are an essential part of WFPB, and you can make an unlimited variety of bean dishes and stews, put them in to-go containers, and eat later. Potatoes, corn, lentils, beans, spices. Unlimited options. I use the small one for rice and other small grain dishes like buckwheat and steel cut oats. The big one for large stews. It can generate 4-6 meals of 500-700 calories each, which I can then use over the following week. Immersion blender. Some bean and stew type meals are good to either totally cream or just partially. Plastic, microwave-safe cups/bowls to put your premade stuff in and heat easily. Portable. I will be traveling to PA with one and some instant meals. As long as I can get/make hot water, I have a meal. You can also seal something in these and they won't spill (you can't abuse them, but they will travel well in a bag). https://smile.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Noodle-1109ZS/dp/B009SD35IO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sistema+940&qid=1631634472&s=home-garden&sr=1-1 Another favorite trick of mine for storing multiple pre-made meals is disposable restaurant to-go containers. About ten cents each, totally portable (you'd have to try very hard to break them), and then just toss it. I can put it in moto luggage or whatever. They freeze just fine, then go on a trip, and toss out. I buy a case and it lasts a couple years. The big ones are perfect for about 600 calories of a bean/potato/corn type stew or meal. The small ones for hummus, sides, etc. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choicehd-32-oz-microwavable-translucent-plastic-deli-container-and-lid-combo-pack-case/128HD32COMBO.html https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choicehd-16-oz-microwavable-translucent-plastic-deli-container-and-lid-combo-pack-case/128HD16COMBO.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 AirFryer - a must for healthy eating, quick cook, quick crisp and makes otherwise bland stuff crunchy and crispy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 And….my new one literally just got dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I avoid plastic containers as much as possible, certainly don't use them in microwaves. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/is-plastic-a-threat-to-your-health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 9 hours ago, tomek said: I avoid plastic containers as much as possible, certainly don't use them in microwaves. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/is-plastic-a-threat-to-your-health Plastic has no salt, oil, or calories so it's ok. It's even gluten free in case you're one of those people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I do use oil and salt, not really care about gluten free or not. Plastics are no go in food storage but realistically it is almost impossible to avoid them totally. Do the best you can, certainly don't use them in microwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynutt Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 (edited) On 9/14/2021 at 11:51 AM, SwampNut said: Some people say you shouldn't buy single-purpose tools that clutter the kitchen. I say you should also try to avoid shitty multi-purpose tools that do nothing right. Here are a few things that I find highly useful. Handheld metal citrus squeezer. Lemons and limes are so useful in adding zing to so many meals. Use them, lots of them. Garlic slicer. Takes little room, and slightly toasted sauteed garlic is great for so many things. Topping on a salad, added to marinara, etc. High speed, high power blender. Instant pot. I have a 3 quart and an 8. Beans are an essential part of WFPB, and you can make an unlimited variety of bean dishes and stews, put them in to-go containers, and eat later. Potatoes, corn, lentils, beans, spices. Unlimited options. I use the small one for rice and other small grain dishes like buckwheat and steel cut oats. The big one for large stews. It can generate 4-6 meals of 500-700 calories each, which I can then use over the following week. Immersion blender. Some bean and stew type meals are good to either totally cream or just partially. Plastic, microwave-safe cups/bowls to put your premade stuff in and heat easily. Portable. I will be traveling to PA with one and some instant meals. As long as I can get/make hot water, I have a meal. You can also seal something in these and they won't spill (you can't abuse them, but they will travel well in a bag). https://smile.amazon.com/Sistema-Microwave-Collection-Noodle-1109ZS/dp/B009SD35IO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sistema+940&qid=1631634472&s=home-garden&sr=1-1 Another favorite trick of mine for storing multiple pre-made meals is disposable restaurant to-go containers. About ten cents each, totally portable (you'd have to try very hard to break them), and then just toss it. I can put it in moto luggage or whatever. They freeze just fine, then go on a trip, and toss out. I buy a case and it lasts a couple years. The big ones are perfect for about 600 calories of a bean/potato/corn type stew or meal. The small ones for hummus, sides, etc. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choicehd-32-oz-microwavable-translucent-plastic-deli-container-and-lid-combo-pack-case/128HD32COMBO.html https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choicehd-16-oz-microwavable-translucent-plastic-deli-container-and-lid-combo-pack-case/128HD16COMBO.html I use quite a few of the items you listed. The bulk quantities of quart containers is a must, as I regularly deliver soups and meat sauces ( elk, and other venison) to friends and family members. I have found out that quality varies greatly between brands ( I don’t buy the GFS brand) . The lids are generally flimsy and inferior. There are commercial kitchen suppliers in most markets that let you buy restaurant quality cases of containers in bulk packages at similar prices. Most people don’t even know they are open to the public in most cases, but, they are a great source for commercial quality items. Edited January 30, 2022 by Toynutt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 The ones I linked to above are pretty tough. Lids are solid, and no-leak. You can put those in a cooler with ice and not end up with meals full of water. Also GREAT point about local restaurant suppliers, almost all let you walk in and buy. You can get bulk things cheap, like if you wanted 20 cheap semi-disposable aluminum pans for a cook-off. Quart mason jars are a re-usable way to cheaply store/carry things too. If you don't have access to a microwave, those can be put on a hot engine to warm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Plastic and food storage, no good. Use glass containers as much as possible. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/10/12/health/plastic-chemical-early-death-wellness/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Food on the go? Here ya go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 minute ago, OMG said: Food on the go? Here ya go. I remember when I was in high school going to the drive in and had some cooked chicken wrapped in tin foil and when we got there, put it on the engine to warm it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Makes me think of that Wings episode where Roy bought a CarBQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 26 minutes ago, OMG said: Food on the go? Here ya go. Hmm, this is gonna be a problem, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 What, Elon didn't put a chicken rotisserie in there or do you have to pay extra for that option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 I think they found them problematic and they were discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I gotta try is on Freightliner. Even though it is diesel turbo should get hot enough. I could throw electric oven in the sleeper but I don't wanna do actual cooking inside of the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptxyz Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) for car / motorcycle camping, i like to cook soups (split pea with ham, potato leek etc.), vacuum package and freeze. they keep your beer cold on the way to an easy meal, just boil water. an adaptable technique for things like corned beef and cabbage (heating the bagged roast while boiling the potatoes & cabbage) and home made beef patties and rice for loco mocos, all well received by hungry biker buddies! Edited December 29, 2021 by ptxyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Those are great ideas. I go with frozen disposable containers mostly because it's also my bowl, but I guess you can eat right out of a bag too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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