The Volkswagen camper has always been the ultimate outdoor vehicle for climbers, surf dudes and rugged outdoor types. Now Martin Dorey and Sarah Randell have knocked out the ultimate cookbook for those who fancy rustling up something beyond the traditional two ring fare.
My first thoughts when this book arrived in our laps was, 'Why has this never been done before?'. Quite simply, its a really great book and so much more than just a cookbook. This could and should be bought as a double whammy along with the Haynes manual.The Camper Van Cookbook has been as lovingly pieced together as a vintage splittie. Martin Dorey and Sarah Randell make a great team, combining his knowledge of campervans with her know-how of producing gastronomic dishes from a two-ring burner.
One of the fabulous things about this book is it answers questions almost as soon as I've thought of them. One of them being, 'What sort of food should I be taking in the van? There's not much room, so what do I take?'. Our staple foods for a road trip seem to be sausages, beans and the compulsory jar of peanut butter. Their list of must-have staple items is idiot-proof. The recipes also use seasonal veggies that you would find in farm shops without a problem, as well as other delicious items like mackerel, mussels, crabs and the list goes on. Martin and Sarah teach you how to go foraging for your own hedgerow foods and also delicacies like samphire and clams from tidal zones. You road trip can also become a culinary experience using the delights of locally produced and sourced food.
There are brilliant sections in the book with tips on keeping the kids amused making their own sundials or whittling. Everyone is given the opportunity to discover their hidden Ray Mears. There's a huge range of tips from where to find adventure around the British Isles, how to get the best out of a festival with your van and what to pack in your van on a Friday night. Quite simply, this book is destined to reach campervan bible status.
If you've never been off in a campervan before, you'll find yourself picking up the phone and hiring one for the weekend, just so you can get out and experience some of the good vibes emanating from this book. As a seasoned campervan lover, I found this book had some great new ideas and tips that I had never thought of. Ideal for families, singlies, foodies, festival goers and outdoor lovers - you'd have to have a screw loose not to love this book.
Review: Venture Activities Cornwall.
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