Planning ahead tips for FW????

[msbegin]

I like to prepare everything ahead of time so that my life is easy when we arrive at FW. I either make the meal ahead of time or at least par cook some of the food.

*do a couple of casseroles (lasagna & french toast)
*prep some crock pot meals (pulled pork, beef stew) - I love these because I put them in the crock pot & they are ready when we get back to FW for dinner, then relax & head back to the park.

I'd love to hear some other tips!

 

[striker3636]

One thing I did was to pre-cook a bunch of boneless chicken breasts, slice them, and re-freeze prior to going. I used this to make quick meals like chicken caesar salad wraps (with prewashed bagged romaine), sweet and sour chicken, chicken burgers, quesadillas etc. I also had done a bunch of spaghetti sauce with ground beef up in the crock pot too one day, so when we got back I just had to cook the noodles and with the rest of the romaine made another caesar salad. Any of the meals I had planned that took longer to prepare never got made!

 

[always quiet]

Maybe a bit off topic, but is there a crock pot in the cabin? We're staying there in EXACTLY 8 weeks (can't tell I'm excited, can you??!!! ) and was planning on what to make as fast, easy and yummy meals!!

 

[msbegin]

I don't know... we have a travel trailer, but I would suggest packing some of those disposable tin pans in your suitcase (if you're flying). At least that way you won't have to do as many dishes if you bake a casserole.

 

[msbegin]

Maybe a bit off topic, but is there a crock pot in the cabin? We're staying there in EXACTLY 8 weeks (can't tell I'm excited, can you??!!! ) and was planning on what to make as fast, easy and yummy meals!!

Check out this site for some great FW tips
http://fly.hiwaay.net/~jlspence/faq_fw.htm

I cut & pasted this Kitchen info for you:
Wilderness Cabins Kitchen Inventory

This FAQ is Maintained By Jeff Spencer
Please send additions and changes to jlspence@hiwaay.net
Last Updated: 8/11/02
Appliances:

Full Size: Refrigerator w/ Icemaker; electric flat cooktop stove w/broiler; microwave; dishwasher (w/ packets of dishwasher soap); 1 four cup coffee maker and 1 10 cup coffee maker (stored in cupboard); toaster.

Kitchen Ware:


6 each dinner fork; salad fork; teaspoon; soup spoon; butter knife; steak knife;
2 each paring knife;
1 manual can opener;
1 serving spoon;
1 glass measuring cup;
1 2 qt. pitcher;
2 2 qt. glass casserole with top;
6 each glasses; coffee cups; cereal bowls; dessert plates; dinner plates
1 small oval platter
1 Dutch oven with cover;
1 2qt. saucepan with cover;
1 1qt. saucepan;
1 12" skillet with top;
Note: The cookware is non-stick. The inventory is typical.

Odds and Ends:



Roll of paper towels;
Extra trash bags;
New sponge;
Cloth dishtowel;
Dish drainer;
Liquid dishwashing soap;
Powder soap for dishwasher;
NOT INCLUDED are salt, pepper, sugar (or sweetener), coffee, coffee filters, or small drinking glasses for the bathroom.


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