Things I Packed:
A Simple Cabin Vacation in Hocking Hills, Aug. 15-19, 2011
So I quickly packed only the basic necessities for a simple cabin retreat where one could experience the solitude and unity with nature deep in the woods. Preparing for Spontaneous Relaxation I packed:
1 well used Tommy Hilfiger blue backpack ,1 old beige Eddie Bauer fisherman’s sunhat, 1 Fuji digital camera with carrying case, 1 flip-video camera, 1 pair of Merrill hiking boots, 6 “short story” assorted brands Cigars plus 1 cutter, 1 tube of mosquito repellant ,1 large camping flashlight, 6 books of matches saved from various restaurants, Sunday’s Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper )to use as fire starter ),
1 unfinished leisure reading book ( Einstein 553 page biography),1 Ignatius Press Study Bible and 2 Bible Study workbooks, 1 collection of French Poetry, 1 house made personal inspirational notebook of favorite poems, 3 ( prose, recipes, op eds) writing notebooks, 9 assorted writing pens,
1 Kindle loaded with with3 partially read books (and all previously read k books), 1 loaded IPOD, 1 android phone, 1 Toshiba laptop, with cords and chargers for each,
5 tee shirts, 3 casual cotton shirts, 3 pair casual shorts,2 “jammy bottoms” 1 swimming trunk, 1 pair of orange Crocs, 1 pair of sand Zodiac slide sandals,1 pair of brown Clarke driving mocs, 6 pair of low white tennis socks, 6 boxer briefs
1 bag of basic toiletry necessities
2-recipe books ( M.Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, Vja’s at Home),
1-Food TV chef’s knife, 1 orange paring knife,1 garlic press, 1 multi sided grater
1-3.5 ounce jar of imported (by Fungus Among Us) whole Black truffles,1 jar of Truffle Salt (also from Fungus Among Us)
1 bottle La Grande Anne 1999 Bollinger champagne,
1 large bundle of fresh herbs from our pots- rosemary, marjoram, basil, thyme, plus Heinen’s dill and parsley, and 4 lemons,3 garlic bulbs, 6 Vidalia onions, 1 large container of Mountain High Greek yogurt
1 bottle of Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil, 1 bottle Columelo Spanish Sherry Vinegar, Ian’s Panko bread crumbs ,I bottle of Ingelhoffer Stone Ground Mustard, 1 bottle of Choula hot sauce, 1 packet of bacon shred’s, 1 tub of Land O Lakes soft sweet cream butter, 10 packets of Splenda, 1 house “powdered sugar” shaker filled with Kosher Salt, 1 small house container of Malden Salt, 1 regular grinding mill with Black pepper seeds, 1 bottle of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
18 organic eggs, 4 large red bell peppers, 1 bag ( about 18 )of medium red and yellow peppers, 1 large bag of assembled fresh organic baby lettuces
4 hand cut( by Becky) beef filets, 2 pounds organic ground beef, 6 veal “dogs , 2 breaded baked organic chicken breasts
2 large regular cucumbers, 4 pounds fresh carrots, 4 ears sweet corn, 1 bunch celery, 4 farm fresh tomatoes, about 3 pounds of fresh green beans, turnips and baby Cauliflower
8 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches, 1 bag of Rader Farms frozen mixed berries, 1 large watermelon
1 dozen grape leaves, 1 bag Riceworks Sweet Chili Veggie Natural Baked Chips, 1 box TLC Kashi pita chips, 1 container of mixed nuts, 1 bag gourmet mixed kernels popping corn,
8 cans of V8 juice, 36 8 oz bottles of Kirkland Spring water, 2 bottles of Paul Jaboulet Aine 2007 Parallele Cotes de Rhone wines, 5 bottles imported Horgaarden Belgium Wheat Beer , 24 can of Le Croix Lime Sparkling Water, 24 bags of Tazo China Green Tips tea
2 pounds Kirkland Sumatra ground coffee, 1 pint half and half,
1 Tray with 7 day slots filled with daily vitamins and pills
Accompanied by my wife, Becky, and my two best friends Cole & Bart and all of their things. We were very prepared for four days of simple cabin living.
Simple Cabin Dinning:
1st Evening- Grilled veal dogs with onions and mustard
Fresh baby greens salad with red pepper, and sherry vinegar dressing
Fresh Corn on the Cob grilled in the husk
Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion salad in Columelo Spanish Sherry Vinegar and Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil
Fresh Green Bean and Bacon salad
Cotes De Rhone Paul Jaboulet Aine 2007
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich
Day 2
Morning- Onion and red pepper omelet
Roasted baby potatoes
Crispy fried pig’s head meat
Kirkland Sumatra fresh made coffee
Mid Morning- Bowl of Rader Farms Mixed Berries, Mountain Top Yogurt and house made granola
Glass of Iced Tazo China Green Tips tea
Afternoon- Soft Scrambled egg with shaved black Truffles and a dusting of Truffle Salt
Becky’s house salad of fresh baby greens, fennel, dill , scallions, red and yellow peppers, pine nuts with lemon and Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil, Malden salt and fresh ground pepper
Mid Day- Stuffed Grape leaves with yogurt, dill, & lemon sauce accompanied by TLC Kashi pita
Evening- Grilled organic beef hamburger with red peppers, garlic, and parsley
Fresh Con on the cob
Cabbage Slaw with Columelo Spanish Sherry Vinegar and Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil
Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion salad in Columelo Spanish Sherry Vinegar and Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil
Fresh Green Bean and Bacon salad
Cotes De Rhone Paul Jaboulet Aine 2007
Fresh cut seedless Watermelon cubes
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich
Post Evening - Horgaarden Belgium Wheat Beer / Cotes De Rhone Paul Jaboulet Aine 2007
Day 3
Morning-Fried Chicken breakfast sandwich and cheese with Choula Hot Sauce
Bowl of Radar Farms Mixed Berries, Mountain Top Yogurt and house made granola
Kirkland Sumatra fresh made coffee
Afternoon- Soft Scrambled egg with shaved black Truffles and a dusting of Truffle Salt
Becky’s house salad of fresh baby greens, fennel, dill, scallions, red and yellow peppers, pine nuts with lemon and Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil, Malden salt and fresh ground pepper
Mid Day- Stuffed Grape leaves with yogurt, dill, & lemon sauce accompanied by TLC Kashi pita
Glass of Iced Tazo China Green Tips tea
Gourmet mixed kernels fresh popped Popcorn with Fungus Among Us Truffle Salt
Glass of La Grande Anne 1999 Bollinger champagne,
Evening- Grilled filet with Fungus Among Us Truffle Salt and fresh ground pepper
Braised carrots and Cauliflower with Columelo Spanish Sherry Vinegar glaze and roasted garlic
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil and Fungus Among Us Truffle Salt
Tomato, Cucumber and Onion in Columelo Spanish Sherry Vinegar and Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil salad, Malden salt and fresh ground pepper
La Grande Anne 1999 Bollinger champagne,
Seedless Watermelon Cubes
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich
Day 4
Morning- Skillet Fried Chickpea Fritters
Bowl of Rader Farms Mixed Berries, Mountain Top Yogurt and house made granola
Kirkland Sumatra fresh made coffee
Mid Morning- Glass of Iced Tazo China Green Tips tea
Afternoon- Soft Scrambled egg with shaved black Fungus Among Us truffles and a dusting of Truffle Salt
Becky’s house salad of fresh baby greens, fennel, dill, scallions, pine nuts, with lemon and Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil, Malden salt and fresh ground pepper
Seedless Watermelon Cubes
Cotes De Rhone Paul Jaboulet Aine 2007
Mid Afternoon- Horgaarden Belgium Wheat Beer / Cotes De Rhone Paul Jaboulet Aine 2007
Mixed kernel Gourmet popping corn
Evening- Grilled organic beef hamburger with red peppers, garlic, and parsley
Cabbage Slaw with Columelo Spanish Sherry Vinegar and Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil
Braised baby multi colored carrots and baby turnips with Columelo Spanish Sherry Vinegar glaze and roasted garlic cloves
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Tasso First Cold pressed Greek Olive Oil and Fungus Among Us Truffle Salt
Cotes De Rhone Paul Jaboulet Aine 2007
Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich
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