Simple cooking what has water got to do with it
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in this video we will talk about what role water plays in cooking while on a campout.
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I used to cook for our pot lucks. We voted with trade beads. My version of potatoes had to be made in both a 12 and 14 inch DO. Or I wouldn't place as I would run out. You said it, its real butter, cheeses, yukon gold potatoes, cream. Ect
Simmer while on a short canoe trip.
My billy pot is tin lined copper. Inside is a brass chain, leather hot grip, red wear (1) cup mug, no handle,
Tin is to hot.
Ill watch and learn.
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Looking forward to more of this series my friend 🤠
Water is really important I love the water here but 15 minutes away I won’t drink that water. What you say is true.
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Oh, I remember soaking and sorting lima been for my mother. A couple of ham hocks simmered with the beans for just the right amount of time, as determined by nothing but her sense of smell and an occasional "smashing" to determine texture, and you had a meal fit for a king. BTW, French and Italian cut canned green beans are much more versatile than plain canned green beans. A dollop of bacon grease makes the Italian beans a meal in itself.
Very practical tips, Blackie! A very useful book, I have in my library, is "Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking."
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I must admit that I am not in favour with adding extra different flavoured items to a purchased meal, at least the first time. I try it as it is, as if we always add other flavour items to things then our taste buds become so accustomed to it that any food without it will taste bland or not acceptable.
Good examples of the extras are , salt, pepper, chilli, sauces, sugars, etc and some even add MSG and other "bad" items as they have become so accustomed to it that they won't eat anything without it. Adding extras don't always make things better, just makes it different.
So just bring hot sauce and salt to cover up the water flavor! 😀
You are so right Blackie, water makes a difference. My grandparents lived in the mountains and had amazing water. Thanks you for sharing.
Your so right blacky my water here in va. cant stand. Thank you for your input. love your vlog.
I have sulfur water… I cook with it and it does change the taste. I usually don’t pack any with me other than to clean up with. Can’t wait for more!
Crackling corn bread and been stew.
Use can veggies for hard times, I eat produce we've grown have them canned & frozen. Use Packit Gourmet for your dehydrated foods or make your own! Look forward to more of the series…ATB
Thanks for this Blackie.
I don't eat meat or fish, so one of my great challenges when out walking or camping is being able to cook hearty and satisfying meals.
I have had a look on YouTube at a number of different people who I respect, but much of what is being demonstrated as camp cookery is very meat focused . Of course I could leave the meat out, but as you said one meal flows nicely into the next.
What suggestions would you have for meal plans for someone who has similar restrictions on their diet? I would love to see you cook something vegetarian.
Stay safe in the woods.
A northerner writes: As a recent convert to grits, I would love to see a grits video. I keep grits in one container in my Campcraft larder, I don't cook the instant stuff though. I love Jimmy Red grits, and also the blue grits from the same company. They have way more bite and flavor to me than the instant stuff, it is well worth the 20-25 minute cooking time. I cook them in water, salt, pepper, hot sauce, a little butter, and a couple of bay leaves. I would love to hear your take on the subject. PS – I remember TV dinners from the 60s and 70s, I liked the turkey one with cranberry sauce.
You know, Blackie, you've relayed a lot of information that most people never think to pass onto others. Maybe it's a southern thing but I learned stuff like this in the kitchens and campsites growing up as a kid.
I try to pass on as much as I can because this knowledge as it pertains to camping, crafting, wilding, raising gardens, butchering, and all that other stuff – living and living well on little – in a sad sense dies with the "born in the 50s to 60s generation." Thanks for what you're doing. Oh yeah, for anyone that's read my long winded response this far; never salt your beans till almost done or they'll never get good and tender – and just a dash of oil, even, will make green beans and other canned goods taste way better – if you don't have renderings to add.
Blackie, Great Information in this Video. Stew can be eaten with a fork. You are right about water, I have been blessed on my farm we have sweet water , and the TV dinners I can remember eating those two. You and I have had camping meals with Black eye peas ha. Yes everyone needs to try at home first. Thanks again for your time. You Are The Master Woodsman and Bushcrafter and passing on the knowledge and craft. Tim L.
Good thoughts here. Soup is an old food that made use of bread. Probably half of the meal was bread. Mostly it was a hard bread or cracker that was a filler and turned the soup to stew. Have you tried thermal cooking with a thermos?
Brilliant, Looking forward to the building meals in one pot and conserving flavors. Thanks Blackie. I have been trying to put something like this together for a while now. Looking forward to seeing your perspective and experience with it.
Raised country,hubby too.but he is allergic to chlorine.we pay attention to where our water comes from.looking forward to your cooking series.actually,I like them all.thanks Blackie.
Thanks Blackie 👍
Thanks Blackie. A while back you mentioned putting together a camp cook book. Will that come after this series? I for one would buy a couple. It’d make a good gift too.
I remember watching that cooking video, when you cooked breakfast, dinner and supper at one sit down…let’s get baconated 😉😊
Blackie I have the same problem I cook my food boil my water it all set up and they want seconds and I ain't got it they go without they can't fix your old food they go without
great video blackie, i got many places over here in GA that you have (well water) and it will just make a mess of any meal and stain dishes over time even literally.. But hey sometimes if that's what you have that's what you have, but i like your idea of stocking up on good water when you come across it :).. I just tried the eggs and sour cream & onion crisps for breakfast, and it was downright awesome.. Thanks for all the tips, I'm watching and listening…
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Blackie , good video and tips , thanks for sharing , God bless !
I love canned green beans right out of the cann cold.
Are you going to teach us how to make "Stone" soup?
The tap water in Newmarket NH burns my throat. We drink mostly “Poland springs” from Maine. The water in Lincoln New Hampshire is good out the tap but it’s so soft or such a high mineral content that when you shower with it you feel kinda greasy.
Totally Awesome Video !! H.
Great video
about 15 years ago I went on holiday to Lanzarotte one of the Canary Islands now it's a volcanic island even the locals don't drink the water, it goes right through you. I don't know what the situation is now but back then a cargo ship arrived in the harbour on the same day every week something like 60% of its cargo was bottled water from Europe