How Do I Travel With Food Allergies & Autoimmune Issues? My Compact Carry-on Only Travel Kitchen
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- In response to several comments on the channel, I’ve made a new video detailing my travel kitchen. Note: this is probably the most expanded my travel kitchen has been because I was traveling with a friend and I was the chef for the weekend!
Here is my non-negotiable list of what I take on every trip. Maybe this will help you if you’re looking to carry a travel “kitchen” with you as well.
1. Travel kettle (I started bringing this with me 8-9 years ago because most hotel coffee makers are filthy-sometimes even moldy-and, i also like hot tea. Making hot water for tea in a coffee maker comes out still tasting like coffee to me, so it’s worth the extra space especially now that i have my capsule wardrobes down to a science! I have the room! I also have a very lightweight one that’s shaped more like a water bottle as well as one I take to Europe that is 220);
2. Sea to Summit collapsible tumbler (has measuring cup markings on the inside for meal prep or even oatmeal-much better than eyeballing) and, you can use it as a cup or a bowl!
3. Measuring “spoons” which are plastic scoops from my supplements recycled. They weigh next to nothing and again provide consistency for cooking or measuring supplements or greens drink ingredients;
4. Food scale (for weighing and measuring my food for meals -but also great for baking/recipes if you’re staying in a @residenceinn @airbnb or @vrbo property where you may have a full kitchen + oven available;
5. Sea Salt + gee packet + seasonings (when traveling bare bones, I’ll just bring sea salt and pepper packets but in this video I brought a tiny bottle of salt + smoked salt + 2 mini Human Gear Stax with spices for recipes);
6. Coffee + tea packets;
7. Flexible and light bar-sized cutting board-it weighs very little, is easy to pack, and, besides it’s intended use-it can also function as a surface to eat from (like a charcuterie board or snack tray if you stop for an impromptu picnic;
8. Orange peeler (it’s light and weighs next to nothing and makes dealing with citrus fruits much less messy);
9. Travel cutlery (or when bare bones I only bring collapsible chopsticks + a spoon);
10. A container or bags to store food in. Stasher Bags are great and unless trying to meet a weight or size limit, I almost always bring a bento box as well (ziplocks can also work but can’t always be reused multiple times and they do leak);
11. Reusable ice pack;
12. Folds flat lunch box or small insulated bag to pack my meals when I reach my destination;
13. Corkscrew + bottle opener.;
14. Paper sandwich bags + parchment paper;
15. Baby washcloth for washing dishes (weighs very little and packs down to nothing;
16. Square of rubbery drawer liner to help open jars (for grip);
17. 1-2 packets of Instant bone broth or soup for emergencies.
18. Misc kitchen implements like a mini veggie peeler, mini grater, meat thermometer in a sheath, a wooden spoon for scooping or serving;
19. Water filtration system for taste and to filter out impurities;
20. I typicalky travel with a thermos + water vessel based on each trip and packing requirments. I like to keep coffee in one thermos of its own…Water + hot tea in another. During my trip to Turkey a few months back when I was so restricted on luggage weight and size, I took a mini Thermos and mini water bottle-both were only 8-10 oz.
Thank you for watching! Please like and subscribe if you’ve found this video helpful. And don’t forget to comment if you have something I’ve missed or have questions! I’m delighted this channel is growing so exponentially and creating community! 🤗
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@residenceinnet
Great tips. Thanks for sharing
Always love to see how other chronic illness warriors travel. My allergies only allow a handful of foods so I must actually take my food prepared...except for breakfast foods. I take a hot plate, small pan and even a small toaster oven when staying at a hotel without a kitchen. So many hotels don't even supply a microwave anymore. Which is fine because I don't like using those anyway. Unfortunately, I can't fly so I don't have to consider weight or compact items. Loved your travel kettle...much nicer than mine...lol. Thanks for sharing your travel kitchen!
Thank you for sharing this! Have you seen Dash (brand) products? They have mini sized rice cookers, waffle irons, and little cook tops that are perfect for this! I believe they also have a mini toaster oven that’s super compact (and adorable!) If you’re not familiar, I hope you’ll check them out! I have their mini sous vide egg bites maker and travel with it (and mini rice cooker) when driving and don’t have a kitchen ❤️ I also don’t use a microwave!
@@NatalieETackett I've actually seen the mini rice cooker but didn't know they had other appliances. I'll definitely check them out now. My husband would be so pleased...lol. He's the one who has to carry all this stuff. Yes, and judging by your choice of foods I was pretty positive you don't use a microwave either wink, wink. If you know, you know...lol. A woman after my own heart...lol. Thanks again Natalie!
Thank you! You gave me the idea to bring an empty ice bag from ice lock and then add ice once I am through security! That solves so many long haul flight issues for me, now I don’t have to stick to non perishable items!
So happy to help! 🥰
I found a collapsible silicone based travel kettle along with collapsible bowls and cups on Amazon. The kettle heats to boiling very quickly.
Brilliant!
Thank you! I’m so happy the video was helpful!
Thank you for this video. It was really helpful!
I’m so glad!
How nice that you’re able to travel with all the things you need! I also really like traveling with a kettle.
Thank you, @ginastanyerbooks ❤
I just found your channel when you popped up into my feed. You're up to 338 subscribers (including me 😉)! I enjoyed your video on using your jacket/vest pocket as another carry on, and liked this one with your travel kitchen. So clever! Have you seen Theory of Simple? Eunice is a master packer as well. She has a video on her kitchen items, and will be coming out with another soon. We are always learning and refining! Thanks for sharing!
PS it would be interesting to see how you pack these items in your carry on or personal item. 😊
@colleenc5008 I’m so happy you’re here and a new subscriber! Thank you for your comments! Yes-I love Eunice and @theoryofsimple !! I reached out to her when I first started my channel and she was so kind to comment on my first video! I will have to look for her kitchen items video!!
@@colleenc5008I will work on that! The biggest issue I have is figuring out how to do an overhead camera angle!
Love your ideas of packing some seasoning. Where did you find the little packets of ghee?
Thank you! You can find the ghee packets on Amazon! 🫶🏻
Great video. I would love more info on the filtration system and kettle. Where did you get them?
Thank you! There are several kettles on Amazon marketed for “travel kettles”. The one in the video I bought on a trip. The filtration system can be purchased at camping stores or Amazon: a.co/d/jbZWRDB
Great video! I love the idea of traveling with some of your favorite spices. The travel kettle is a wonderful idea too.
Thank you! It’s great to see you here again 🫶🏻
These are getting better and better! Thank you! Such good info 😊
Glad you like them!
I use a heavy duty rubber band like comes on broccoli for a jar opener.
I love this idea also!
@lisabaubeau8440 @LisaM-TaTT @michaelcarnes8163 @lynneeie5266 Here is the latest video 🥰
Just wondering where'd u get the small containers for ur mini spice rack
Amazon! I listed them in the description 😘 @jessiehawks3555