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Eating Well In A Fifth Wheel

May 28th, 2010

Just because you’re camping doesn’t mean your belly has to suffer with trail mix, and nuts. Food on the road can be just as good or better than food that’s made at home. Below are a few simple recipes that anyone can make to please the whole family.

Brats and Beer Ingredients: * 6 to 8 Brats * 1 can beer * 1 onion, sliced Preparation: Using a pot, mix the ingredients and place on a stove or over a fire. After the mixture has come to a boil, remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the brats and either sear them on the grill or with a stick hold the brats above the fire. Brats can remain in the beer juice until they are ready to be eaten. Heat them before grilling.

Campfire Potatoes Ingredients: * 10 potatoes * 1 medium onion, thinly sliced * 1 green pepper, thinly sliced * 1 stick margarine * Seasoned salt * Pepper Preparation: Peel the skins off of the potatoes and slice. Also, slice the onions and peppers. Place the ingredients and slices of margarine into either a Grill Bag or aluminum foil. Add desired salt and pepper and seal carefully. Leave in fire about 30 minutes flipping halfway through. Check the tenderness of potatoes and enjoy.
Submitted by – Camelot RV Campground, Poplar Bluff, MO

Indian Fry Bread Ingredients: * 4 cups flour * 2 tbsp. baking powder * 1 tsp. salt * cup shortening (regular, not butter-flavored) * 1 cup warm water, approximately * Oil for deep frying (about 4-6 cups) Preparation: Using a mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add slices of shortening and mix until the mixture looks like cornmeal. Add water but just a little at a time to ensure dough sticks together. Separate the mixture into 6 balls and cover with a dishtowel for 10 to 15 minutes. Add oil to your skillet and heat to 375 degrees. Using flour to prevent sticking, roll out each of the balls into salad plate sized circles. Place each dough circle into the hot oil, one at a time. Flip once and remove when the dough has become golden brown. Remove excess oil by using a paper towel.

Mesa Verde RV Resort Tequila Chicken (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
* 1 lbs. Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
* each Red, yellow & green sweet peppers-slices julienne style
* Onion-very thin slices
* 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
* 1 Tbsp. Chicken soup base mix (like Tone’s, Lipton, etc.)
* 3 Tbsp. Lime juice (prefer fresh, but can use bottled)
* 12 oz. Sour cream (Fat Free or Low Fat can be used)
* 2 Tbsp. Margarine
* 1 Tbsp. Garlic-minced
* 3 Tbsp. Tequila (optional)
* C. Parmesan cheese
* tsp. Pepper
* 2 tsp. Cilantro (optional)
* 3 C. Spinach Fettuccine, uncooked
* Salt to taste, because of the soup base mix.
Preparation: Wash off chicken and dry. Slice into cubes. Heat oil in a skillet and add chicken. Heat for five minutes or until browned. Put chicken to the side. Put peppers and onion in the skillet and saut until they are cooked to liking (either crisp or tender). Put veggies with chicken. Add the rest of the ingredients to skillet except cilantro and pasta. When you’ve achieved a creamy texture add the chicken and veggies. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until chicken is cooked all the way through. Cook pasta as directed. Drain. Put pasta in with the chicken, veggies and sauce and let warm. Garnish with cilantro.
Submitted by – The Lowery Family/Mesa Verde RV Resort, Mesa Verde, CO

Campfire Hobo Breakfast
Ingredients:
* 2 thin sliced onions
* 4 potatoes cut in small cubes
* 1 diced green pepper
* 8 fresh mushrooms thinly sliced
* 1-pound fresh sausage (uncooked) torn into small pieces
* 2 cups shredded cheddar
* 1 stick margarine
* Salt and pepper
* tsp. garlic salt
* tsp. Italian seasoning, dill or rosemary
In a bowl, whip together:
* 8 eggs
* cup milk
* Salt and pepper
* Sprinkling of the spices you used above
Preparation: Get a fire going until it’s burned down to hot coals for cooking. If you have a grate, put it on top of the campfire ring. Use folded up aluminum foil to contain the egg, sausage and cheese mixture (with mushrooms and peppers and spices). Try using a double layer of foil to make sure nothing leaks out. Put in margarine (cut into pieces). Fold the foil around the mixture from the top until close to the food. Place over fire or on the edge of the coals for about 45 minutes. Keep the heat even on the mixture at about a medium heat.
Submitted by – Steve and Jackie Brookhart/Twin Oaks Campground and Cabins, Wellston, MI

There’s no need to not enjoy your food on the road. On your way out, stop by your grocery store with these recipes and pick up the food that will make your eating experience complete!
*Recipes courtesy of http://www.gocampingamerica.com

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A Look At A Mesa Auto Glass Repair Shop

March 7th, 2010

When you are looking for the best Mesa Auto Glass Repair Shop, you will have many choices of shops that are located in your area. The shops often seem to have very few differences and it will be important that you do some research before selecting the shop to be sure that you are getting the best quality service at a price that is within your budget.

The reasons for finding a repair shop can be varied. Perhaps you have been in an incident where your windshield has been broken and you need the entire window replaced. Other times, a break-in will occur and you need the glass replaced in a passenger window or rear window.

When you need a windshield, it is important to take some time to find the shop that will be most effective and will have the tools and equipment on hand to make the repair quickly. Finding a reputable shop with a history in your area will help you to get the level of service you want.

Visiting the repair shop will be an important step before committing to the shop. The shops are usually located in areas close to main highways and freeways. They must be clean and free of loose debris for the windshields to be attached securely in place without contamination to the sealants that are used.

There are several layers of protection used when a piece of glass is installed on a vehicle. There is normally a strip of sealant on the windshield that holds it is place on which a bead of silicone sealant is put in place. After the silicone has dried a rubber strip is put around the glass and sealed into place. There are also heat sealants used that act to further protect the windshield after it has been installed.

A rear repair is more involved because there is often wiring involved as well as adapters that must be match the current wiring in the vehicle. This can make it more difficult to match the model of the window and computer chips that the shop must have on hand to make the repair or replacement effectively. In some cases, the entire wiring of the vehicle that controls the rear defroster and heater must be rewired to match the new window.

Choosing the shop that will be most effective will be greatly determined when you visit the shop the first time. You will be able to gauge the experience and expertise of the technicians and how they interact with their customers. The warranty that is offered with the shop will be an important document to review and make sure that you keep it in the glove compartment of the car so that if you need it, you will be able to retrieve the document quickly.

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A Arizona Locksmith Works Around The Clock

December 20th, 2009

A Arizona locksmith works around the clock in meeting the needs of consumers and businesses alike with their security requirements. This is one field that expertise is needed in order to be successful. They are known as being an engineer of scientific principle when it comes to security measures. You can get some of the best service when you call a locksmith in Chandler.

Times have really changed from the days of forging and shaping, as any smithy does, to the electronic adaptation regarding locks and keys. It is a new day and skilled Arizona locksmiths are taking advantage of additional schooling in the electronic field to thrive and flourish in this field.

Especially with the mass production of locks and keys, this has put a limit on being a traditional Arizona locksmith. It leaves only the reproduction of keys for the most part as being needed, as seen in houses, and cars as an example. A small margin of locks is still being requested to be custom made such as bank vaults.

Home safes also fall in that market and many car owners whose keys can be used on similar models they own, have their locks changed. Safety deposit boxes are now being mass produced and banks ensure a secured setting upon accessing one. Banks firmly reject the use of a mass produced vault, and seek a customized one instead as a higher security measure.

The times have changed in security needs, having branched out into more technical aspects they now deal with electronic locks in using the scientific engineering practices that have grown with technology. Those looking to train as a Arizona locksmith would have a cutting edge if they also had electronic schooling under their belt.

This is a main reason to receive additional training in electronics to stay abreast of the ever changing technology and needs. Welders can also easily benefit from this field. It is a step by step learning process, and most can qualify to enter it as long as they have a high school diploma to start.

While most of us feel pretty secure in locking our doors, the truth is that a lock will not potentially keep an intruder out. It may slow them down for a moment as they think of options to gain entry without causing a scene. But if the intruder strongly wants in, more than likely he will get in.

This is the reason for security systems being at an all time high as the answer to security needs. They engineer these electronic systems and time locked devices. They are the holder of the blueprint and are considered the head of security in that measure.

They are entrepreneurs in setting their own hours. Most of their work is conducted by traveling to wherever a lock or keys are needed. Some may have an office but most of the work will not happen there. Instead they travel by van, and the van contains the many tools they will need for their trade.

Training to become a Arizona locksmith can be a very rewarding and promising career. Needless to say they will always be in demand, with their engineering qualifications being necessary to create even stronger and smarter locks as time passes.

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The Many Reasons To Use A Locksmith

December 10th, 2009

There are many reasons that people hire Chandler locksmiths some of these reasons are getting locked out of cars and houses, needing new locks when they move into a new place, and keeping their family protected. Family is the important thing to everyone. We depend on locks and security systems to keep them safe. People are always overlooking locks but buying expensive security equipment.

It can be very important to have a good lock installed. You can have a good dependable lock installed by a certified smith. Sometimes these locks are so dependable that we get ourselves locked out of the house with no way to get in. This is a good thing because it will keep burglars from getting into our homes. We tend to not be able to break in either when we lock ourselves out but that means it is a great lock.

You will need to call the trustworthy smith that actually put in the lock in the first place. The time will not matter because they are usually open for at least 24 hours. There will be several different locksmiths in your area and to the only part that is hard is to find a trust worthy.

You will want to do some research and compare the vast price differences when looking for a local smith. Depending on what the smith has to do will depend on how much work needs to be done. Find a smith that makes you feel comfortable and that has good cheap rates and great prices.

You can call your smith no matter what time it is. Most reliable smiths work around the clock for your convenience. You will want to be sure that the smith you have chosen has a certified diploma. A certified diploma will ensure that the smith will not cause damage to your home.

Locksmiths will offer a variety of services. If you find yourself locked out of the car and you are on your way to an important meeting you will possibly think the smith is your best friend when he gets you into your car and saves the day. You may still end up being late for your meeting but at least you will be able to get there.

Did you know smiths can repair and clean your current locks. There are a lot of ways a smith can help you but most people still hate to call them. It is great to know we have the option to call when things are not locking up for us. Learning your smiths number or keeping it close is a wise thing to do. Your only other option when you can’t find a phone book is to call information.

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