Slow Cooking Out of the House (on vacation, camping, etc.)

Published: Mon, 03/24/25

Updated: Thu, 03/27/25

March 24, 2025

Happy Monday, Slow Cookerers!!!

I hope you had a lovely and wonderful weekend.

Today, let's talk Slow Cooking when Not At Home.
Spring break is coming and I'm not sure about you --- but I am most def ready for a vacation.

On vacation we usually rent some sort of AirB n B or go somewhere that allows dogs.

Because of this, usually there is a full kitchen which means that both Sheldon AND the crockpot can climb into the car and have a quick get-away.

Sheldon loves vacation.
And he loves being with us (me) but he always gets a bit worried when we are packing because he's not sure if he actually gets to come along or if we are going to ditch him.

:-)

This is his worried face:

But maybe you aren't traveling to a crockpot-friendly location and you're stuck at home --

no prob.

This is a year-round cooking tool, there's no need to shove it in the cupboard during the spring and summer months!

I wanted to point out a few different ways that you can still have an easy-peasy time with cooking and clean-up in the Spring & Summertime months --

During these warmer seasons you may find yourself having lots and lots of:

potluck gatherings
school fundraisers
sport event snack bars
church potlucks and/or fundraisers

and so my goal for today is to (try and) convince you to Remember Your Slow Cookers(!) while planning your event, fundraising sale, or family roadtrip/vacation.

If you are in charge of a Concession Stand ---

I suggest 4 Slow Cookers.

One for Nacho Cheese (from a can! the bright orange fluorescent variety!)

One for Taco Soup (sold as chili, and then spooned over the top of hotdogs and nachos)

One for Chicken Teriyaki (cooked the Lazy Way with bottled Teriyaki sauce)

One for Hot Dogs

it will be awesome.

AND? Be sure to use the Slow Cooker Liners for your Little League/Softball/etc etc snack bar booth.

You will thank me profusely, as will your Clean Up Crew.

It is SO NOT FUN to scoop out thickened congealed nacho cheese sauce from your slow cooker after it's been plugged in for 12 hours.

Trust me.

It is completely and totally awesome to just lift the bag out and toss it into the trash after you've been on your feet for 16 hours ~~listening to complaints~~ helping customers.

I don't use these that often at home, but I most certainly am not opposed when I'm out and about!

:-)

If you are looking for different potluck or gathering ideas, these are my absolute favorite:

Alrighty. Now let's talk Vacationing with Your Slow Cooker.

I've written before that I'm a fan of taking your slow cooking along for the ride when on a camping road trip.

You can read all about that, here (along with my favorite camping recipes).

BUT.

If you are planning a road trip and are going to stay in a hotel/motel that has a kitchenette or are renting a house through Air B n' B or VRBO, then I'd *highly* recommend using your slow cooker.

I have amazing kids. I love them so much my heart bursts. But at the end of a long day of traveling or sight-seeing, they just don't have "restaurant manners."

and there is nothing worse then trying to corral a cranky 2-year old at Applebees while you wait for your table.

and then wait another 45 minutes for a soggy grilled cheese sandwich.

and then another 25 for your check to come.

Seriously.

;-)

I hope this is helpful for you!

Let me know your thoughts!!

Happy Slow Cooking and enjoy your week,

steph

store ~ podcast ~ coaching

thank you!!

Stephanie O'Dea

1534 Plaza Lane #256, Burlingame California, 94010-3204

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