Tips for food conservation while boondocking.

Again, the tips presented below are in no particular order, and they are intentionally brief. We think that just a few words will get the point across.

When we talk about food conservation we really mean what types of food to bring, and what to eat first. Most modern RVs have ample storage for dry or canned food products, so our main concern is with frozen and refrigerated items. I'm sure we could get at least a years supply of Ramen noodles in one compartment of our motor home basement.

Freezer Space :

• Devote most of your freezer space to meat. We don't have freezer room for things that are mostly air, like frozen waffles, etc.
  
  We pack a lot of hamburger, which can be used to make main meals like casseroles, dirty rice, spaghetti, meatloaf, and so on. We like the "tube" packages because they are sealed well, and stack nice in the freezer.
  
  We also pack a fair amount of chicken - mostly skinless chicken fillets. We buy them in economical family packs, and repackage them in freezer bags in packages of two or three pieces.

Refrigerator Space :

• Devote refrigerator space to fresh items like produce, eggs, and condiments that require refrigeration.
  
  Plan your meals to so that things are consumed in the order that they spoil. For example, celery and lettuce spoil faster than cabbage, so eat salads first then switch to cole slaw. Fry your eggs, then switch to egg substitutes. Drink fresh juice then switch to canned, frozen, or powdered juice. Consider packing some fresh root vegetables like turnips, which store well.
  
  Many items available fresh are also available canned or pickled. These items include chilies, artichoke hearts, pickles, potatoes, tomatoes, etc. There is also a place for dehydrated items like escalloped potatoes.