THREE “MUST-HAVE” ITEMS TO STAY HEALTHY ON THE ROAD

On my recent trip to Japan there was a drastic change in weather and I got a bad cold. Luckily I had my three essential items on hand: Golden Seal, Echinacea and Vitamin C.

I prefer these natural products over store bought cold medicine and since they are easy to pack I’m not running around trying to find a drug store in a new city or in this case a new city in another country.

Never Order Room Service Again: Essentials for Cooking in Your Hotel Room

Knowing what to pack in your luggage to cook on the road is just as important as the clothes you bring. Just like a pair of pants that can work with more than one outfit, there are basic items and seasonings that travel well and can be used for a variety of dishes. I've saved a lot of money and have avoided many bad and/or expensive room service meals by planning in advance. All I have to do is find the local grocery store for actual food. To the musicians, I usually pack my items in a 30x30 road case. For general travelers it is well worth the savings to pack a separate cooking bag you can check. Feel free to post if you have any other essential items you use.


Electric Casserole Dish:
Use it to make stews and soups. It’s also good for frying, sautéing and making SOME desserts (like my Peach Pleasure recipe in the previous post).

Seasonings:
sea salt, pepper mill, paprika, garlic powder, olive oil and cayenne pepper.

Dessert:
cinnamon, raw sugar, Agave nectar and honey

Utensils:
spatula, sharp knife, pasta spoon and soup spoon

My "Road Recipes"

If you are like me, a good part of your career involves being on the road and away from home. Have you figured out how to bring the comforts of home with you? Well I love to cook and have been able to share my “hotel room” meals with my bandmates. On my blog I want to give you some of the secrets I developed for cooking on the road that anyone can use. Maybe you have a big family on a road trip and the cost of eating out is too expensive, you simply want to avoid buying high priced/low taste room service or eating junk food of the hotel “store” or even worse, there are no restaurants open when you arrive at your destination. I hope you enjoy the tips. First up...dessert! My  “Doc’s Peach Pleasure” recipe. If you have some ideas to share let me know.

DOC'S PEACH PLEASURE
(Can be made in a hotel room, on a bus or at home)!


Cook in a medium to large pot. I use an electric casserole dish.
3 bags frozen peaches
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup of sugar in the raw or maple syrup.
1/2 stick butter or original smart balance.
1 bag of frozen buttermilk biscuits.
Cook peaches down until soft. Taste for sweetness. Add more sugar if needed. Turn down temperature.  Split biscuits and add to peaches.
Cover pot and let biscuits cook until done.  (Biscuits will be light in color but flaky when done).

HappyThanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for your support!
May God continue to bless you in every area of your lives !!

Doc