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Kita Roberts

Kita Roberts is a professional photographer, content creator and social influencer – the lead creative force and “meat maven” behind Girl Carnivore. An authority on all-things-meat, Kita aims to show people that cooking isn’t a high-brow science and can be tackled by anyone who’s willing to get a little dirty.

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Megan McDuffie and Michael van Vliet

Megan and Michael run Fresh Off The Grid, your online destination for all things camp cooking. They believe that it’s possible to enjoy delicious, healthy-ish meals while camping without buying a ton of different ingredients or dirtying a ton of dishes. They strive to develop recipes that require a low effort but have a big pay off.

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Julie Sojot

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Derek Wolf

Derek Wolf fell in love with open fire cooking while watching TV in an attempt to put off doing college schoolwork. A fire pit gifted as a wedding present turned inspiration into action, and now he shares his mouthwatering creations with the world as Over The Fire Cooking. Married into a family of RVers, he knows the quickest way to get to know your campground neighbors is with good food. Follow his adventures and learn grilling tips and recipes along the way at Over The Fire Cooking.

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Janine Pettit

Janine Pettit is a lifelong lover of camping who took a 25 year sabbatical when she married a “resort” type guy! She discovered that camping was still in the cards for her when she stumbled onto an article about a women’s outdoor adventure group that travels around the country in RVs, meeting new friends, checking off bucket list adventures and doing things she had only dreamed of. Janine has become an Ambassador for the Girl Camping movement and encourages women to go places and do things in her blogand podcast.

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Jeremy & Stephanie Puglisi

Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi are the co-hosts of the weekly RV Atlas and Campground of the Week podcasts and the RV Atlas blog. They are also the authors of See You at the Campground: A Guide to Discovering Community, Connection, and a Happier Family in the Great Outdoors, and Where Should We Camp Next: A 50 State Guide to Amazing Campgrounds and other Unique Outdoor Accommodations,and the Acadia National Park Adventure Guide. After buying their very first pop-up camper more than 10 years ago, Jeremy and Stephanie caught the RV bug in a big way, and now spend over 70 nights a year in their travel trailer with their three sons, Theo, Max, and Wes, and sweet Maggie the pup. You can follow along on their adventures (and misadventures) over at RV Atlas.

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Chef Susie Jimenez

As a private chef, my husband Doug (an avid bowhunter) and I love the flexibility we have to hit the open road, enjoy the weather, and explore great American destinations with our three dogs in our RV. From my experience, packing right and being well prepared cuts down on shopping while on the road, which allows us to fully enjoy each destination.

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FAQs

What is the best food to eat on the road? ›

19 Best Foods to Pack Up for a Road Trip
  • If you've ever tried to grab a snack on the go, you know that driving and eating don't always mix. ...
  • Parmigiano black pepper popcorn. ...
  • Carnitas avocado breakfast burritos. ...
  • Butternut squash and goat cheese hand pies. ...
  • Tamarind trail mix. ...
  • Homemade cheese crackers. ...
  • Soft pretzel rolls.
Nov 8, 2022

What food can I make for a road trip? ›

Family road trip recipes
  • Salt & vinegar crisps. A star rating of 3.9 out of 5. ...
  • Lime & chilli pitta crisps. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5. ...
  • Apple crisps. A star rating of 3.6 out of 5. ...
  • Caprese sandwich. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
  • Cheesy cauliflower flask soup. ...
  • Ploughman's sandwich. ...
  • Vegan banh mi. ...
  • Spicy avocado wraps.

What is the number 1 snack food on road trips in the US? ›

Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of HI-CHEW™, the results showed that seven in 10 (71%) agree that road trips give them a hall pass to eat as many snacks as they'd like. Respondents are grabbing chips (47%), cookies (44%) and candy (42%) in addition to traveling with friends (39%), kids (33%) and pets (30%).

What is the easiest food to eat while driving? ›

While driving, food needs to be single bite, not greasy and able to be easily picked out of a cup or bag. So, cheese cubes, cut up fruit, small pieces of beef jerky, candy, etc.

What is a good travel food? ›

Pack healthy non-perishable snacks.
  • Whole or dried fruit.
  • Nuts (pre-portioned into snack-size bags).
  • Nut butters (travel packs are great for planes).
  • Whole-grain pretzels, crackers and bread sticks.
  • Trail mix.
  • Snack bars. Look for bars made with whole grains, nuts and fruit and with minimal amounts of added sugars.
Nov 28, 2018

How to budget for food on a road trip? ›

Budgeting for Food

“On average, it costs about $4 per person per meal when doing the cooking yourself.” By using this cost estimate, you can get ahead on planning by multiplying $4 by the number of times a day you will be making meals at home, and multiplying that number by the number of days the trip will be.

What are easy healthy meals while traveling? ›

Make an almond butter & banana sandwich, peanut butter & apple, deli meat & cheese, or tuna! Sliced Deli Meat & Cheese: These items are great for sandwiches or simply to enjoy on a “snack plate” style meal. Nuts & Seeds: So versatile, nuts and seeds work for breakfast, snacks or as part of lunch.

What food to pack for travel? ›

Look instead for options like:
  • Applesauce.
  • Low-fat Greek yogurt.
  • Hummus with veggies.
  • Fresh fruits.
  • Pre-cut veggies.
  • Oatmeal.
  • Single-serving bags of veggie chips.
  • Single-serving containers of tuna.
Oct 1, 2023

What to cook for a road trip? ›

Travel Meals:
  • Grilled cheese or paninis.
  • Quesadillas.
  • Beans.
  • Frozen peas.
  • Roasted sweet potatoes.
  • Muffins (such as pumpkin or spinach-banana)
  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
  • Fruit mix for yogurt.
Apr 24, 2024

How to pack cooked food for travel? ›

Once the food is prepared, put it in separate bowls, freezer bags or other sealed containers. Try to store them where they can get the most cold air.

What is the best food to eat in the car? ›

While driving, food needs to be single bite, not greasy and able to be easily picked out of a cup or bag. So, cheese cubes, cut up fruit, small pieces of beef jerky, candy, etc.

What is the best food to eat while Travelling? ›

Fresh veggies, like baby carrots, celery sticks, bell peppers, snap peas or mini cucumbers. Fresh fruits that don't make a mess, like bananas, apples, plums, apricots or grapes. Low-fat string cheese or cheese slices. Single-serving containers of hummus or guacamole.

What not to eat while driving? ›

Although every meal consumed behind the wheel poses a risk, some meals cause bigger distractions than others. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, hot coffee, tacos, hamburgers, fried chicken, jelly donuts and chocolate are on the list of top ten most dangerous foods to eat while driving.

How can a trucker eat healthy on the road? ›

Foods like hummus and string cheese can serve as snacks. You could also head down the meat route with beef jerky and chicken sandwiches. If you love to munch on things during the journey, whole grain crackers, mixed nuts, and unsweetened popcorn should be in your bag.

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