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The Camper Van Cookbook
Life on 4 wheels, Cooking on 2 rings
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A quirky, inspirational lifestyle guide and recipe book. In it you'll find all you need to know to make the most of life on the road.
A quirky, inspirational lifestyle guide and recipe book. In it you'll find all you need to know to make the most of life on the road.
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Say goodbye to roughing it. And hello to a new kind of freedom.
With over 80 fabulously tasty recipes you can cook on just two rings and a few barbecue feasts and campfire crackers, this is the dashboard bible for anyone who ever dreamed of hitting the road at the wheel of a classic VW camper.
From finding and cooking your own food to passing muster with the surfing set, The Camper Van Cookbook will show you how to make the most of every single moment on the road.
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The Camper Van Cookbook by Martin Dorey and Sarah Randell is praised as a quintessential guide for transforming road trips into culinary adventures. Critics highlight its potential to become a beloved camping essential, lauding its charm, practicality, and inspiration for cooking on the go. Whether for seasoned campers or new enthusiasts, the book offers a compelling mix of recipes and camper van lifestyle insights, making it an entertaining read and a handy resource for anyone embracing the outdoors.
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ISBN: 9781444703894
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 May 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Home
Illustration: 200
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 187.0mm
Height: 218.0mm
Weight: 730g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Martin Dorey is a writer and surfer. He lives on the North Devon coast with his wife and daughters and Pootle, a 28-year-old Volkswagen camper van.
When he s not fixing up Pootle for weekends away, mucking about with the kids, catching waves or pretending to work he goes fishing. He is very, very bad at it. His family understands. No one expects sea bass for tea any more. Sarah Randell is Food Director of Sainsbury's Magazine and previously worked as food editor for thirteen of Delia Smith's cookery books. Sarah is contributing recipes and expert guidance on the food content for THE CAMPER VAN COOKBOOK. Having recently learned to sail, she has had plenty of practice cooking in a small space on two rings.Also by Martin Dorey
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