tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post3721984534717346020..comments2024-03-10T07:03:43.915-04:00Comments on The Log of Spartina: single pot meals for the single handed sailorStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-54531025551872214322012-12-23T01:02:47.289-05:002012-12-23T01:02:47.289-05:00Steve, didn't mean to deceive - that was 2 bat...Steve, didn't mean to deceive - that was 2 batches, cooked one at a time, although as you noted it took little time to reach cooking temp. Still, we have six canisters from an original batch of ten in the basement.<br /><br />Best part about the clams was that we found them ourselves, simply by filtering our fingers through the sand bottom. A gringo local taught us that, and loaned us a mesh bag for the haul.<br /><br />Bring an extra canister for yourself - we had air temps of 105°F to help us on our way in the evenings!Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-12961413419382213232012-12-20T17:18:56.905-05:002012-12-20T17:18:56.905-05:00Local clams, can't go wrong with that! And I&...Local clams, can't go wrong with that! And I'm glad to hear about the fuel consumption. I'll start experimenting with meals soon. Thanks, Mike. <br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-24631654118224642532012-12-19T10:58:44.930-05:002012-12-19T10:58:44.930-05:00It actually works all right for a "group"...It actually works all right for a "group"; we used it for a two-week trip down the Baja peninsula for a family of four. We first got the JetBoil for quicker coffee with the French Press attachment/lid, but realized that life was too short for french press coffee, even camping, and now use it to boil water for an Aeropress instead. <br /><br />But... the GCS will happily steam 2 batches of the local clams, with a little wine and garlic, for the 4 of us, then switch duty for 2 batches of (prepackaged) Pad Thai - all within 15 minutes, and still with only 1 pot!<br /><br />Best part was we used just 1 gas canister the whole trip, at least coffee and 1 meal a day.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-49050396180348343572012-12-16T14:24:55.979-05:002012-12-16T14:24:55.979-05:00Steve,
my first thought on taking it out of the b...Steve,<br /><br />my first thought on taking it out of the box was "wow, this is light", equating light with cheap. But then I realized it was designed for backpackers and needs to be light.<br />I have friends who have used these to make coffee for years, and they are very happy with them. I'll try a few meals in the pot soon. I'll let you know how it works. <br /><br />I hope you and the Arwen family have a great holiday. best wishes<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-73656554105759059432012-12-16T12:43:52.864-05:002012-12-16T12:43:52.864-05:00Ha how strange
I have just been looking at the ver...Ha how strange<br />I have just been looking at the very same things this side of the pond<br />Let me know how you get on with it<br />And can I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a lovely Christmas and new year<br /> Steve<br />Arwens meanderingsstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.com