Great all around trucking magazine aimed at drivers and owner operators in the southwest states of AZ, CA, and NV. It has some great articles and pictures for the truck lover. Also, some of the content is in Spanish, so use google translate to read it in English.
Information regarding aquaculture courses, including degree program information, faculty research interests, extension activities and documents, and other related information pertaining to aquaculture at the U of A.
These are newsletters from the Arizona Aquaculture Association and College of Agriculture. They present basic information on the people, projects and events in Arizona aquaculture.
This is the list of permitted facilities and transporters from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. It contains the basic information on the licensed farms with their locations, species and contacts.
These are photos of aquaculture farms in Arizona, species grown in Arizona, filter systems of interest to farmers, and other images of interest to those interested in aquaculture.
Arizona is one of 12 University members of this USDA funded center. Research and extension professionals work with industry members to develop research and extension projects benefitting aquaculture industry in Western states.
This movie is a must see, and this scene makes us remember we aren't always at the top of the food chain. I also have the book by the same name, and it is a great read about Hugh Glass.
By this weekend, many small lakes and some bays on the bigger lakes should be completely ice-free. As of Tuesday morning, open water was quite evident throughout the area, with Gull Lake being one exception where main-lake ice was still quite prevalent. There should be plenty of water to fish during next weekend’s fishing opener.
S & W Bait & Guide Service/Nisswa Guide League (218) 829-7010
Good information on how to feed yourself while trucking or taking road trips. Lots of great advice and tips on how to save money on cross country road trips or working in the trucking profession via Simple Living with Papa Joe
Here are some of the items he references for good road food:
Most of the food list doesn't need refrigeration, and can be eaten cold or warmed up
-Hormel Sandwich Makers(no refrigeration needed) w/ crackers (I use Ritz)
-Homemade or store bought pulled pork(frozen in bags or in refrigerator)
-Pork and Beans, assorted beans like chile, black beans, or grilling types
-Tamales in a can
-Peaches and fruits with pop tops
-Carry a can opener on the truck
-Chef Boy R Dee spaghetti, etc.
-Corned Beef Hash
-Mustard and other condiments
-Sausage Gravy from Libby's ( I bought at Walmart)
-Sausage Gravy and roast potatoes meals, and they also have scrambled eggs and no refrigeration required
-Sweet Sue Chicken and Dumplings in a can
-Campbell's Chunky Soup Varieties
-Beef or chicken chunks in the can
-Bread or tortillas
-Chunky Mixed Fruit
Papa Joe also recommends getting a crockpot for the truck and for cooking ham and beans and other good warm foods. He uses burton stove for cornbread, and the recipe is for just adding water. He also has three burton stove for cooking beans, corn bread and potatoes.
1 can french cut green beans (undrained) 1 can diced potatoes (drained) 1 small can mushrooms pieces and stems (drained) 1 small can Hormel ham (undrained and chopped up)
Combine ingredients (do not drain beans) in a small oven bag Tie shut bag, place in aluminum pan and place in lunchbox stove Cook 35-45 minutes, remove and open carefully, there could be steam. If you don't like mushrooms, feel free to leave them out, they are not required.
Put 1/2 water in the bottom of the lunchbox cooker, use an aluminum pan and put your ingredients into a baking bag, like they use for baking chickens and turkeys.
Creamy turkey alfredo
1 jar alfredo sauce 1 can mushrooms drained 2 cups rotini pasta 1 cup smoked chicken or turkey cut up in chunks
Mix all ingredients in baking bag put into aluminum pan put 4 small slits in top of baking bag bake in cooker for 2 to 3 hours until pasta is done
Check once or twice to make sure there is still water in the bottom of the cooker. Be careful because the steam can burn you. You can substitute the alfredo sauce with marinera sauce.
Submitted by PureLady
12 volt Lunchbox Stove Recipes
Cajun Rice
1 box of spanish rice 1/4 pound of scallops 1/4 pound of shrimp 1/4 pound of hot It. sausage Use the amount of water it says to on the box of rice. takes about and hour to cook..
Lunachic Recipe..Men welcome too
Easy Vegetable Dip 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayo 1 package Italian season dressing mix 1 package (bag or box) frozen spinach/thawed and squeezed. mix it all together.............
Put everything except the polish sausage in the crockpot along with about 1/2 cup of water and let cook on low for about 4 hours then add the sausage and cook another 4 hours. I prepare everything at home (Knoxville, TN) and put them in Ziploc bags and put bags in the truck frig.
My husband dislikes most truck stop food. There are a couple of exceptions here and there across the country, but as a general rule, he stays out of the truck stop restaurants. I don't blame him. Most of the food is fried and laden with calories and cholesterol. It seems the food that is good for you, such as baked or broiled items, is cooked beyond measure and has a texture resembling that of beef jerky. The salad bars are usually the best way to go when looking for a fresh meal in a truck stop restaurant, but if you have a tendency to eat your meals at odd hours, you run the risk of finding brown salad greens and sour mayonnaise items. What can a driver do to find a good, healthy and tasty meal while out on the road?
The answer is simple. Cook your own meals in your truck. Since there's a good chance that you have your own lunchbox oven or 12–volt pan collecting dust underneath your bunk, I challenge you to take it out and try at least one of the simple recipes below. I think you'll be pleased to know how easy they are to use, how tasty the meals can be and how easy clean–up can be when used with aluminum pans. Recipe books designed specifically for your Burton stove can also be found in various truck stops. Good luck and happy cooking!
(Please note that lunchbox oven recipes work best with aluminum baking pans, which can be found at most grocery stores and truck stops for under $3.00 for a set of three. Also remember that when using canned goods, it is always best to choose sodium–free items for a healthier lifestyle.)
LUNCHBOX RECIPES
Corn Beef Hash Approx. time: 1.5 hours Peel two fresh potatoes and cut into bite size pieces Add 1 cup of water Boil until potatoes are tender Drain water Stir in one can of Hormel corned beef until mixed well with potatoes Heat for 10 minutes Add salt & pepper to taste Lemon Pepper Chicken & Rice Approx. time: 1.5 hours Using 2 small, fresh chicken breasts, add lemon & pepper seasoning Spread 1/4 cup of instant rice in bottom of aluminum pan Place uncooked, seasoned chicken on top of uncooked rice Add 1 cup of water Cook for 1 hour Using 12–volt pot, bring your favorite fresh or canned vegetable to boil Serve while hot. Use leftover chicken breast for chicken sandwich for tomorrow's lunch Homemade Vegetable Soup Approx. time: 2.5 hours Brown 1/8 pound of ground beef in 12–volt pan Remove from pan and place into aluminum pan for oven Add one 4.5 oz. can of diced or stewed tomatoes Add one can of 4 oz. mixed vegetables Add salt, pepper & garlic to taste Cook for 2 hours to let flavors blend Serve with crackers The only limitation in using your lunchbox oven to prepare meals is the time you wish to invest in eating healthier. The opportunities and recipes are endless.
Additionally, most 300–watt inverters will run a crock–pot as long as the truck is turned on and idling. My husband uses a crock–pot quite often and the opportunities for fresh, healthy meals are endless and leftover are always a benefit. I will share my favorite crock–pot recipe with you, but I highly recommend using the recipe book supplied with your crock–pot for more choices.
Homemade Beef Stew
1/2 pound of beef stew meat 1 sweet onion, sliced (you may substitute onion powder or onion flakes) 3 carrots, sliced (or 1 6–ounce can of carrots) 1 can of peas 2 fresh potatoes diced 1 can of diced tomatoes 2 Tbs of flour 4 cups of water 1 tsp each of garlic, pepper & salt Add meat to crock–pot. Add remainder of ingredients, leaving out flour. Cook for approximately 5–6 hours or until meat tears with fork. Mix flour with 4 Tbs. of water in small bowl or cup. Mix until thin flour paste forms. Add to stew, stirring until mixed well. Cook for additional 30 minutes. Serve with instant rice cooked in 12–volt pan.
I just returned from a two week road trip to the Southwest. I learned about my limitations of eating well and staying comfortable while living out of my truck. I have recently learned about a great place to pick up 12 volt accessories for making traveling more comfortable, and for cooking healthy meals on the road.
How Truck Drivers Can Eat Healthy on the Road: The news came as a shock to Emily Plummer. Her blood sugar level had jumped, threatening to end her 18-year career as an interstate truck driver. Find out how she saved her career and learned to eat healthy on the road.
from the article:“In the car portion of the truck stop, they’ll have fresh fruit containers, but when I go to the fuel desk it’s king-size candy bars,” adds Julie Matulle of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “Really? Come on. Some days are really bad and you just need a Dove bar, but you don’t need a king-size one.”
Despite the on-the-road obstacles to healthy eating, Matulle managed to lose 35 pounds when she started driving five years ago at age 45. She rarely bothers to stop at a truck stop for anything but fuel, saving time and money by baking chicken breasts, pork chops, or a pre-packed casserole in her truck.
“If I had one tip to give to drivers it would be to get a little oven, it looks like a tackle box,” says Matulle, who prepares meals and freezes them in portion-size containers when she’s home on the weekend. She plugs her little oven into the truck’s cigarette lighter and makes her meal while she’s driving.
“I also use it as a time saver,” she adds. “If I know I’m going to deliver in an hour, I’ll pull up at a rest area, wash my hands and put something in the oven. Then when I’m waiting to be loaded or unloaded I can eat.”
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report – April 20, 2018
BRAINERD/NISSWA AREA
Crappies and sunfish are biting on North Long Lake in 6 to 10. Look to Nisswa Lake for sunfish or Cullen Lake for crappies in 6 to 12 feet. The north end of Gull Lake continues to produce eelpout and tullibees in 30 feet or more. ATVs continue to be used throughout the area.
S & W Bait & Guide Service/Nisswa Guide League (218) 829-7010
Look for suspended crappies over 15 to 17 feet on North Long Lake and Nisswa Lake – rosy reds or spikes are working best. Some sunfish are being caught in 12 to 14 feet on North Long and Nisswa, while Gull Lake and North Long have been best for walleyes in 17 to 26 feet. Northern pike action has been best on Gull with shiner minnows in 10 to 12 feet. You’ll find more than 12 inches of ice on area lakes.
S & W Bait & Guide Service/Nisswa Guide League (218) 829-7010
Aquaculture Teaching, Research, and Extension Activities at the University of Arizona
