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 Cooking for oneself is a great way to [[lifestyle:frugality|save resources]] and therefore spend less money. Cooking for oneself is a great way to [[lifestyle:frugality|save resources]] and therefore spend less money.
  
 +Some folks set up on a tailgate or on little table at the rear of the vehicle under the open hatch, or with the rear door open and blocking view/wind. At parks stoves can be set in a bbq grill or on a concrete picnic table.
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 +For folks looking to save more on food expenses, there are [[food:frugality|cheap but tasty approaches]].
  
 [[food:cooking:stoves|stoves]] [[food:cooking:stoves|stoves]]
  
-Cookware 
  
-Plates and eating utensils+[[food:cooking:ovens|ovens]] 
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 +[[food:cooking:cookware|Cookware]] 
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 +[[food:eating:utensils|Plates and eating utensils]] 
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 +[[food:cooking:excess power|Cooking with excess solar/alternator power]], including [[food:cooking:crockpot|crock pots]]. 
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 +===== cleaning ===== 
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 +There are a couple main issues:  [[water:start|water]]  conservation and workspace. 
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 +  * focus on single-pot meals so only one pot is dirty.  Eat out of the pot. 
 +  * "deglaze" (add small amounts of water, broth, wine, etc) the hot pan to get as much flavor into your dish as possible((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/fc57bt/tips_for_washing_potsdishes_in_minivan/fj8rem2/)) 
 +  * either clean ASAP (oatmeal and other stuff that dries on) or soak 
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 +Scrambled eggs are notoriously difficult to get off pans.  Some techniques: 
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 +  * don't eat scrambled eggs :-) consider poaching or hardboiling eggs to minimze cleanup 
 +  * heat the pan, then add a bit of oil and allow to heat.   Spread evenly, cook. 
 +  * after cooking, scrape off what you can with a flat wooden implement, then put a small amount of water (doesn't have to be potable) back into the pan and bring to a boil.  Simmer or allow to soak. Scrape again. 
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 +===== measurement ===== 
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 +Since carrying measuring cups and spoons can be unwieldy in a vehicle, 'dwellers may want to [[food:cooking:weight|measure their ingredients by weight]].  
  
 +===== learning to cook =====
  
 +* [[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=learning+to+cook+from+scratch|YT search]] on learning to cook
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