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Get Golden - 27th-30th May 2005 - Crane Valley, Sierra National Forest, CA
Food

Here is the low down on food from our resident camp-chef Big Steve:

Good afternoon folks.

For those of you who don't know me i am Big Steve. I am one of the Scottish guys working in the bay area. I am also one of the organisers of Get Golden.

As you should know, the event is next weekend. We thought it best to send out some info as to what to expect. This e-mail will be one of few coming out from different organising parties.

My responsibility at the moment is to come up with some kind of reasonably edible food to eat while camping. I have created a list of sorts to let you all see what you can expect in terms of culinary delights. The food will be very basic. The reason being that some food takes too long to cook, some you just can't do for this amount of
people and some is just rediculous to try and keep fresh.

The list:

Breakfasts

  • Cereal
  • Milk
  • Bread
  • Jam
  • Peanut butter
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Butter/Margerine
  • Possibly Bagels and Cream Cheese

Lunches

  • Bread
  • Jam
  • Peanut butter
  • Cold meat (if we can keep it fresh)
  • Dried meats
  • Cheese slices
  • Granola bars
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Butter/Margerine
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato

Dinners (not all on the same night)

  • Spaghetti Bolognese (Vege option with Mushroom (no meat))
  • Chilli and rice (Other sauce available again for vegetarians)
  • Soup
  • Baked potatoes, beans and cheese

Snacks

Snacks such as granola bars and tortilla chips we have some of but you might want to bring a selection of your own e.g. chocolate for taking up hiking if you are a bit peckish. Running water is available at the campsite. You should take a bottle to fill up each day for taking on activities.

Drinks

Soft drinks will be provided but alcohol will not so if you are over 21 and intending to drink during the weekend then please bring it with you.

The list is subject to change. If there are major grievances about the food then let me know however bear in mind that we are working on a tight budget and you are camping!

Anyways, i'd be happy to hear any comments. E-mail me at stephen.allan@gmail.com.

Have a great week and see you next weekend!

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Stephen Allan

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