Baking Aboard

[Doryman]

[jlastofka]

I, too would like to thank Anchortown Jim for pointing out the BakePacker. I just got one and tried it on the home stove last night. It seems like it's going to be VERY convenient. I found a stove setting that seems about right.

How about a Wallas setting? I'll go experiment in the next couple days, but a starting guess would be nice. Hot side or cool side of Wallas? Temperature knob half way hot?, all the way hot?

I'm still new to the Wallas and haven't gotten myself calibrated to it for cooking. Sure makes the boat comfortable, though.

I got the "oven" and a couple other things from ScoutGear.com and it was discounted somewhat from the list price I had seen elsewhere and the stuff was nicely packaged and shipped immediately.

Jeff

[Dora~Jean]

Jeff,

Do you think the BackPacker would work with an alcohol stove? I'd love to bake biscuits or rolls some mornings!

[AnchortownJim]

Jeff,

Glad I could help, thanks for the kind word.

When I use the BakePaker on the Wallas, I start the water boiling on the "hot" side and then move it to the "warm" side and turn the control down to just keep the water boiling. If I remember correctly, it is about the middle setting on the control. Usually takes about 25 minutes for most mixes.

Enjoy

Jim

[jlastofka]

Steve, I bet the alcohol stove would be fine. I got the smaller version and it works inside a 2 qt pot with a lid and an inch of water in the bottom. Not a huge thing to heat.
Jeff

[SeaSpray]

I see that we may not be talking about the same oven. The one I have is a non-stick pan with a lid and thermometer and a oven tent that covers the pan for baking.

The Bake Packer works fine on and alcohol stove. That is what our friends use.

I have been afraid to try it on the Wallas. My concern is that the oven tent would direct too much heat on to the ceramic top and it might crack. I just use it on a small camp stove.

Steve

[jlastofka]

I was replying to Steve from Dora~Jean, so that may have been part of the confusion. Two Steves (or more) going at the same time here.

I saw (online) the oven gizmo with the thermometer and blanket cover scheme. It looks good, too.

I was thinking of trying a Coleman sheet metal oven I have but someone else here said it didn't get hot enough on his Wallas, so I'm skipping that test.

I'd think just putting a slightly elevated baking rack on top of the Wallas and then covering it with an insulated box would simulate an oven pretty well. You'd want a thermometer to monitor and some adjustable vent scheme to help regulate the temperature. Plus the heat control on the Wallas.

Jeff

[Bill Uffelman]

My wife never cooks using the microwave but this was too tempting. She made two last night -- excellent! As many of you have microwaves on board it would be easy to add to your menus. She used Sweeta and honey as she had no vanila so it is versatile.

Bill Uffelman
In Carson City NV until June


5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.

Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..

Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.

The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!

Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

[dotnmarty]

I just ;cooked it up in a big measuring cup. It is as advertized! I cheated and buried the finished product in whipped cream. What a treat. Thanks..