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so we don't hijack the food vendor thread, throw out some suggestions for campground food that works well and is not too elaborate. True, there are great chefs here who can whip up amazing things on a small surface, but that's a different conversation. Maybe someone can find the old thread--I looked--and give us a link. Note: cooler tips and tricks are elsewhere. Please note: This forum is in no way officially associated with Lockn' Festival or its promoters.
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 8, 2018 12:05:27 GMT -5
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 8, 2018 12:09:44 GMT -5
Pimento Cheese.
The best deal going is the Palmetto brand bought at Costco (half price compared to grocery stores). Lots of cheese and some spice.
An alternative is to buy the cheap ass tub from the grocery store but stir in a bag of quality extra sharp cheddar.
The beauty is that it's great as a cold sandwich, cracker snack, breakfast bun, and a killer grilled cheese. Add bacon bits.
And it will keep four days in a cooler easy, and comes in a watertight tub.
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 8, 2018 12:13:46 GMT -5
Bagels. You can't tell when they are stale; they soak up all of last night's residue; filling.
Carry tubs of butter, cream cheese; warm them up on a dry frying skillet.
Panera's has 13 for $6 on Tuesday's.
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Post by hondo on Aug 8, 2018 12:26:27 GMT -5
I've started going with a mix and match approach. I'll have some proteins (cooked chicken, beef, and shrimp) along with some starches (egg noodles, rice, pasta). Then I have pesto, red sauce, and a cooked tomato/balsamic reduction (I cut Compari tomatoes in half, drizzle with olive oil, balsamic, and spices before cooking at at 250 for 4-5 hours). Then mix and match and microwave.
I'll also have some chicken salad and pulled pork for sammies.
One night I'll cook a full dinner - my go to is pork chops with a bourbon-molasses rub, steamed broccoli, and black rice. I look at hte schedule and see which night has a slot that I don't mind missing while I cook. This year it looks like Friday during the Turkuaz/Moon Alice slots.
Post by gratefulpanicfairy on Aug 8, 2018 16:39:56 GMT -5
Back when I did tent camping at festivals, I would pre-make a bunch of burritos. I would wrap them in foil, load them into freezer bags, then freeze them. They thawed out on their own in the cooler and I would just thrown them in a pan on my camp stove to warm them up if I wanted it warm. I usually made two kinds: a breakfast some with eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, and cheese- then regular ones with beef/chicken, black beans, rice, and salsa.
Now that we bring our camper, I still try to keep it somewhat simple. We usually do big breakfasts: eggs, sausage, hash browns, pancakes (the kind that comes in the jug that you just add water to and shake) all cooked on our electric griddle outside in the camp kitchen. Protein bars, jerky, and fruit are usually a quick snack before we head into the show field for the day and dinner is usually vendor food. Then no festival is complete without a late night grilled cheese before crawling into bed for the night!
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Post by buddy74 on Aug 8, 2018 20:56:01 GMT -5
Breakfast burritos are what I make, too. Sounds like my prep is similar to what you used to do. Other than breakfast we eat venue foods and snacks. Back when I did tent camping at festivals, I would pre-make a bunch of burritos. I would wrap them in foil, load them into freezer bags, then freeze them. They thawed out on their own in the cooler and I would just thrown them in a pan on my camp stove to warm them up if I wanted it warm. I usually made two kinds: a breakfast some with eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, and cheese- then regular ones with beef/chicken, black beans, rice, and salsa. 
Now that we bring our camper, I still try to keep it somewhat simple. We usually do big breakfasts: eggs, sausage, hash browns, pancakes (the kind that comes in the jug that you just add water to and shake) all cooked on our electric griddle outside in the camp kitchen. Protein bars, jerky, and fruit are usually a quick snack before we head into the show field for the day and dinner is usually vendor food. Then no festival is complete without a late night grilled cheese before crawling into bed for the night!
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Post by thelizard on Aug 8, 2018 21:24:45 GMT -5
I always bring a tub of my world famous tuna salad! Plenty of relish and ice keep it fresh all weekend. Last year we brought some pulled pork, too, but this year we will probably do wings instead. Nobody at camp eats bread anymore, so we'll have sweet potato wraps for the tuna (plus lettuce, tomato, peppers, etc.)
Probably the only stove cooking will be eggs (with pre-cooked bacon) and a stir fry night.
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Post by Jdavidian on Aug 9, 2018 1:46:53 GMT -5
I've gotten pretty good at the hot dog burger thing since I have a pretty good lil mini propane grill that sits about 10 inches off the ground. We also do deli meats and cheese sammaches! We bring some bigger coolers and put them under a table with a tapestry over it so they stay plenty cool. Normally re-up ice on Saturday and I'm good to go rest of festival
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Post by Donna on Aug 9, 2018 4:52:48 GMT -5
We only eat breakfast and maybe lunch at the campsite. We generally eat vendor foods for dinner. We're taking bacon & eggs, hot wings, and some stuff for keto-friendly wraps. I don't go to LOCKN' to cook so I pre-cook everything except eggs.
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 9, 2018 5:54:34 GMT -5
Grilled Cheese easy tune-up:
Use cheddar slices, not American cheese-flavored processed food (sic) product wax sheets (except if you get a horde)
Whole wheat bread instead of goo bread
cook in an old cast iron pan
mayo. Really.
Bacon bits or thin sliced salami or pepperoni
Pimento cheese
Sprinkle with coarse salt after the first turn
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Post by buddy74 on Aug 9, 2018 6:43:33 GMT -5
Where did you say you're camping? I've started going with a mix and match approach. I'll have some proteins (cooked chicken, beef, and shrimp) along with some starches (egg noodles, rice, pasta). Then I have pesto, red sauce, and a cooked tomato/balsamic reduction (I cut Compari tomatoes in half, drizzle with olive oil, balsamic, and spices before cooking at at 250 for 4-5 hours). Then mix and match and microwave.
I'll also have some chicken salad and pulled pork for sammies.
One night I'll cook a full dinner - my go to is pork chops with a bourbon-molasses rub, steamed broccoli, and black rice. I look at hte schedule and see which night has a slot that I don't mind missing while I cook. This year it looks like Friday during the Turkuaz/Moon Alice slots. 
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Post by hondo on Aug 9, 2018 7:00:45 GMT -5
VIP RV. Drop on by. Where did you say you're camping? I've started going with a mix and match approach. I'll have some proteins (cooked chicken, beef, and shrimp) along with some starches (egg noodles, rice, pasta). Then I have pesto, red sauce, and a cooked tomato/balsamic reduction (I cut Compari tomatoes in half, drizzle with olive oil, balsamic, and spices before cooking at at 250 for 4-5 hours). Then mix and match and microwave.
I'll also have some chicken salad and pulled pork for sammies.
One night I'll cook a full dinner - my go to is pork chops with a bourbon-molasses rub, steamed broccoli, and black rice. I look at hte schedule and see which night has a slot that I don't mind missing while I cook. This year it looks like Friday during the Turkuaz/Moon Alice slots.
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Post by worf on Aug 9, 2018 7:44:09 GMT -5
Yeah, we gave up on elaborate cooking long ago. Even if there's a set we don't care about at a fest the size of Lockn there's too much trudge to get back to camp. We only do breakfast (which occurs around lunchtime) and latenight grilled cheese. This way we can also feel like we're supporting the vendors.
At the smaller fests the vendors are often friends or acquaintances, so sometimes we lazily buy breakfast too. Oh, and Sheetz on the trip/trip back!
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 9, 2018 8:25:03 GMT -5
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 9, 2018 8:29:32 GMT -5
Sausage pinwheels
cook at home and heat in fry skillet
roll cake sausage (pref. hot) in pie dough; freeze slightly to facilitate slicing; slice 1/2" thick; bake 350* x 20 minutes (watch them). Drain/cool on wire rack; refrigerate.
Great breakfast: bread, pork products, spice, grease. Serve with coffee and honeydew chunks.
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Post by gratefulpanicfairy on Aug 9, 2018 9:30:17 GMT -5
Something I've done the past couple of years for summer festivals is pre-make some cold brew coffee. I love a hot cup of coffee in the morning, but hate it when it's blazing hot outside. I put 1 lb. of coffee in a brew bag, then soak in a in 2 gal. water pitcher overnight. Remove the brew bag, then pour the coffee into smaller containers (water/milk jugs, gatorade bottles, etc.) so they can fit into the cooler/camper fridge. So in the morning I just pour and add some cream and a couple of ice cubes.
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 9, 2018 9:42:21 GMT -5
You can freeze coffee and iced tea in smaller plastic bottles to start in the coolers then drink as they thaw. Makes a good walking drink since you can pitch the bottle when you get there.
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Post by docbrown on Aug 9, 2018 18:07:12 GMT -5
I love this idea.i May try to make a mocha cafe du Monde frozen in plastic juice or water bottle.i like to bring croissants from Costco.you can make an egg sandwich in the am,chicken salad also from Costco for lunch.we have a big celebration dinner Wednesday night then either have chili or burrito bowl late lunch and hit the vendors for most dinners.the grass fed beef is extraordinary if it just wasn’t so politically incorrect.i may be talking myself into one burger......You can freeze coffee and iced tea in smaller plastic bottles to start in the coolers then drink as they thaw. Makes a good walking drink since you can pitch the bottle when you get there.
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Post by smosey wales on Aug 9, 2018 18:56:23 GMT -5
there's nothing political or incorrect about eating well.
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Post by buddy74 on Aug 9, 2018 19:46:17 GMT -5
Many farmers in my area raise/sell grass fed beef. I admit I live in somewhat of a bubble, so don't understand the pc reference. Please explain. I am not trying to stir the pot, just curious.I love this idea.i May try to make a mocha cafe du Monde frozen in plastic juice or water bottle.i like to bring croissants from Costco.you can make an egg sandwich in the am,chicken salad also from Costco for lunch.we have a big celebration dinner Wednesday night then either have chili or burrito bowl late lunch and hit the vendors for most dinners.the grass fed beef is extraordinary if it just wasn’t so politically incorrect.i may be talking myself into one burger......You can freeze coffee and iced tea in smaller plastic bottles to start in the coolers then drink as they thaw. Makes a good walking drink since you can pitch the bottle when you get there.
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Post by worf on Aug 10, 2018 7:27:14 GMT -5
Stuff tastes like grass to me. Gimme good ol' American corn fed every day. And twice on Sunday.
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Post by thelizard on Aug 10, 2018 7:44:14 GMT -5
Many farmers in my area raise/sell grass fed beef. I admit I live in somewhat of a bubble, so don't understand the pc reference. Please explain. I am not trying to stir the pot, just curious.I love this idea.i May try to make a mocha cafe du Monde frozen in plastic juice or water bottle.i like to bring croissants from Costco.you can make an egg sandwich in the am,chicken salad also from Costco for lunch.we have a big celebration dinner Wednesday night then either have chili or burrito bowl late lunch and hit the vendors for most dinners.the grass fed beef is extraordinary if it just wasn’t so politically incorrect.i may be talking myself into one burger......Not sure I get that, either. Is it the beef that's not PC, or the grass fed part (which seems backwards).
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Post by Donna on Aug 10, 2018 8:28:10 GMT -5
I'm all for grass fed beef, PC or not.Many farmers in my area raise/sell grass fed beef. I admit I live in somewhat of a bubble, so don't understand the pc reference. Please explain. I am not trying to stir the pot, just curious.Not sure I get that, either. Is it the beef that's not PC, or the grass fed part (which seems backwards).
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Post by buddy74 on Aug 10, 2018 8:57:34 GMT -5
I like to support my local economy, so I've become more of a grass fed consumer in recent years. Some our farmers finish with grain. One of the best steaks I've had from the county was beef finished with grain, but one of the best burgers I've eaten was from total grass fed. I have learned that flavor depends not only on the feeding regimen, but also on the meat processing. But, yeah worf, that "good ol' American corn fed" flavor cannot be beat. 
I'm all for grass fed beef, PC or not.Not sure I get that, either. Is it the beef that's not PC, or the grass fed part (which seems backwards).
Post by Donna on Aug 10, 2018 9:14:39 GMT -5
I have trouble digesting grain fed beef. My naturopath practitioner recommended I eat grass fed beef and since taking her advice, I am able to eat beef without bloating and greater inflammation. Having several autoimmune disorders, I have to avoid all sugar, grains, root vegetables, and legumes. They are all inflammatory foods that cause flare ups.
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