I went into this trip fully intending to document everything. I was going to unpack my pantry boxes, take pictures, and show exactly how it all works. That is not what happened. We arrived at the resort and ended up in a different unit than expected, so I never really unpacked. What I did unpack…
This plate right here? This is one of my favorite kinds of travel meals. Not because it’s fancy.Not because it’s complicated. But because I can make this almost anywhere. What you’re looking at is a simple roasted dinner—chicken, carrots, onions, and bell peppers. That’s it. Nothing special. And honestly, that’s the point. The carrots and…
This photo looks like I staged it.I didn’t. What you’re looking at is my living room in the middle of packing for a camping trip around Lake Michigan. Totes everywhere. Gear stacked. Lists on the table. Coffee in hand. It looks like preparation. What you don’t see is the anxiety sitting right there with me….
This picture is old—like 2015 old—and I’m pretty sure it was taken sitting on the console of my Jeep. But honestly, this is still exactly how I eat when I’m on the go, so it works. What you’re looking at here is one of my stackable bento box setups that I take with me when…
Never underestimate the power of a sheet pan dinner. These sheet pan dinners look simple, but can absolutely save you when you’re traveling, especially if you’re cooking in a condo or anywhere with a basic kitchen. What I love about this kind of meal is how flexible it is. You can cook it in the…
This is one of my favorite memories. We weren’t at a campsite. We weren’t at a cabin. We didn’t have a full setup. We just stopped. Somewhere with a picnic table, a small grill, and water in the background. And we made food anyway. There’s this idea that if you’re traveling with food restrictions, everything…
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. These tuna cakes for travel are one of the meals I come back to again and again—at home, on the road, at a campsite, wherever. It’s simple, it’s flexible, and it works with whatever…
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. One of the things I missed most when I had to change the way I eat was something as simple as a s’more at the campground. If you’ve ever wanted s’mores without graham crackers,…
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. The first real road trip we took after I finally got my health stable enough to travel again didn’t start with confidence. It started with me sitting on the floor crying and asking my…
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. As much as I’d love for every travel meal to be a culinary work of art, the truth is that feeding myself on the road is sometimes… less than elegant. There are days when…