Chorizo and Black Bean Breakfast Tostada


Ingredients
12 ounces chorizo, casing removed
1 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 tostadas
1 16-ounce carton Egg Beaters
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, diced
1/2 cup grated 'Mexican-Style' cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes

Serves 4

You can find the entire recipe on our website www.LivingOverland.com or by clicking here.

 

I'm becoming more and more a FOODIE everytime I read your blog or thread! You make it look so easy...

 

Makes me hungry just looking at the tostada above.

 

Thanks! I quoted you on our facebook page ;-)

 

Oh, yeah...left out your FB post. Can't wait to see whats next, and try it for myself! Great Outdoors & Great Eats! What else could ya ask for? Keep it coming!

 

Hey Beau, post some pics in the calendar thread from some of your trips.
Food pics too
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f121...s-open-238671/

 

Done!

 

Review of Fire Wire Flexible Skewers



Kabobs are an easy and fun way to prepare a meal when in the back country. There are several materials and styles of skewers on the market to choose from, and now INNO-LABS is changing everything with their FireWire flexible stainless skewers.

Specifications
Material: Stainless Steel
Length:
Quantity: 2 per package
Price: ~$10 per pair

Our Thoughts:
We had the opportunity to take a pair of the FireWire flexible skewers on our Independence Day Weekend camping trip. We used the skewers, in combination with one of their many their marinade kit varieties, to cook some chicken and vegetable kabobs.

For our full review, visit our website at www.livingoverland.com, or click here.

 

Skillet Peach Cobbler



Ingredients

Topping:

2slices high quality white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces
1/2cup shelled pistachio nuts, chopped coarse
4tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4cup packed (1 3/4 ounces) light brown sugar
1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8teaspoon salt

Filling:

2pounds frozen peaches or fresh peaches. (If using frozen peaches do not thaw unless they are in a solid block and only thaw to separate. If using fresh peaches make sure they are fresh but firm.)
1/2teaspoon ground cardamom
1/3cup (2 1/3 ounces) granulated sugar
2tablespoons unsalted butter
1/8teaspoon salt
4teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2teaspoons cornstarch
Serves 4 (easily halves to serve 2)

You can find the entire recipe on our website www.LivingOverland.com or by clicking here.

 

Review of KnifeSafe by Lamson Sharp



Knife safety is crucial during extended camping trips in the back country. As with anything, it is important to use the right 'tool' for the job. Although pocket knives are fine for general camp use, they were not designed for chef work and can result in cut fingers. A proper set of kitchen knifes would be ideal, however a blade stored incorrectly can become damaged by other objects as you drive down washboard roads. Worse yet, an improperly stored blade can be dangerous to remove from a cluttered gear drawer.

Our Observations



We have been using our set of KnifeSafes for a couple of months now; transporting our knives to cooking classes and on camping trips. Knifes are protected from damage with a hard plastic case that wraps around the blade. The two halve,s which form the KnifeSafe, are connected via a plastic hinge and held together with locking tabs. The locking tabs hold the blade securely between four rubber pads, preventing it from slipping out.

For our full review, visit our website at www.LivingOverland.com, or click here.

 

Review of Chef'n SleekStor VeggiSteam



We love to eat fresh vegetables at home and as we travel. Until we discovered the Chef'n Sleekstor VeggiSteam we had often wished we could find a light-weight vegetable steamer that we could easily take with us as we travel.

Specifications
Major Dimension: 8-1/2" Diameter
Weight: 3.75 oz.
Material: Silicone
Intended Use: Home Cooking
Price: $11.99



Our Observations
We were able to use the steamer, on a recent trip, to cook four servings of green beans. We found the VeggiSteam to fit perfectly into our medium sized GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Pot. After we inserted the steamer and filled the pot with the required amount of water, we were able to quickly steam our green beans to perfection. We liked the convenience of the two handles, which made it easy to remove the beans from the pot to prevent overcooking. Cleanup was simple with minimal soap and water thanks to the silicone material; and the steamer stored nicely with our other camping gear.

For our full review, visit our website at www.LivingOverland.com, or click here.

 

Review of KAI Magnetic Blade Guard



Keeping your favorite chef knife from being damaged during travel and keeping your fingers safe when reaching into your kitchen drawer or chuck box is essential to being able to prepare a meal on the trail. Chipped or dull blades can make cutting food difficult, requiring additional force, which can lead to injuries. A fail-proof method of protecting your kitchen knives is crucial for the chef on the trail. The KAI Magnetic Blade Guard is designed to protect your knife's blade from damage during transportation.

Specifications:
Material: Silicone and magnetic tape
Dimensions: S - 6"x1.5", M - 8"x1.5", L - 10"x2.5"
MSRP: S - $13.00, M - $19.00, L - $25.00

Our Observations:



We have been using our set of Magnetic Blade Guards to transport our kitchen knives on recent outings and to cooking classes. The design uses a silicone outer shell and hinge in combination with two magnetic strips on the interior. When closed, the blade is held securely in place by these two magnetic strips, one on either side of the blade. The guard, which can be cut to length, wraps fully around the blade and protecting it from damage. Although KAI recommends placing the back of the blade facing the hinge, we felt more comfortable with the the edge facing the hinge; just a little bit of extra insurance against possible damage.

For our full review, visit our website at www.LivingOverland.com, or click here.

 

Pastor Tacos



Ingredients
3 Dried Hatch Chilis
2 Dried Ancho Chile
1 cup Pineapple Juice
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1 Teaspoon each: Cinnamon, Oregano, Black Pepper, Salt
1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
5 Garlic Cloves
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
8 Corn Tortillas
1 Bunch Cilantro
1/4 Cup Radishes Sliced
1 Lime Cut into Wedges
1.5# Pork Loin

You can find the entire recipe on our website www.LivingOverland.com or by clicking here.

 

Easy Asian Spare Ribs



Ingredients

5 lbs pork spareribs, cut into pieces containing two to three ribs (babyback or St. Louis cuts will also suffice)
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 inch long pieces of ginger, peeled and sliced
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup oyster sauce



You can find the entire recipe on our website www.LivingOverland.com or by clicking here.

 

We have some exciting news to share with everybody! We are changing our name to Living Overland. We will be transitioning to our new web address, www.livingoverland.com, over the weekend. Thanks to everybody's support over the last 18 months! As always, if you have ideas and topics you would like us to cover, be sure to let us know.

Also, be sure to follow us on facebook, Living Overland, and on twitter!

 

It was kind of confusing with that other outfit with almost the same name.

Topics?
Cast iron cooking
I do take a Paul Reverware sauce pot for heating up soup and heating the coffee water, but other stuff is always done in an 8" Lodge skillet.

 

Congratulations on your expansion... good luck with the migration to the new site.

topic?
Gourmet on a budget?

 

Thanks guys! It was confusing having the other group startup after us. I was getting people emailing me wanting to know about the products the other group sold.

As far as topics go, for now we are just going to stay on the course we are already on. We have been posting our trip reports on our blog, and feel the new name better fits what we do. We will still focus on cooking and travel but will now talk more about the vehicle.

I have big plans for the website in the coming year! We have a trip to New Zealand planned for March of 2012 and another trip to Alaska planned for August of 2012. We also have some great products we are reviewing and we recently picked up TreadWright.com as a sponsor.

Once I get past this transition to the new site, it should be smooth sailing!

 

Congrats on the new sponsor

interestingly one of my cousin's kids is heading for NZ in Mar. to work/tour for a yr.
she's going to be based on the North Is. ...small world... who knows you might run into her on the flight down lol

 

Review of Sun Oven Part 1



Sun Oven International Inc. sent us their Global Sun Oven to test for 90-days. Our experience with the company has been very good. We received the oven in October and quickly set out to do some preliminary tests at home before we attempted to use the oven in the field. This is our preliminary review of the oven. Our final review will be posted in the following weeks.

Construction



The Global Sun Oven’s base is constructed of a black plastic box and a black metal inner liner. A layer of insulation is sandwiched between the two and the oven’s top is capped with a wooden frame. The oven’s glass door opens with two hinges and is secured in place with two twist locks. The reflector array is made up of six polished metal panels which fold together for storage and quickly open for use. An adjustable post, located on the back of the oven, is used to adjust the ovens angle. Two bolts on the interior of the oven support a pivoting tray, which allows the contents to sit level as the oven’s angle is adjusted.

You can read the rest of part 1 of our review on our blog, www.LivingOverland.com, or by clicking here.