Busted! Cop Shut Down My Meal Prep!

[@damiami6519]

New viewer. Your a nice guy. 3 quick rules/tips: 1. Bee pollen is not to be cooked. You’ve ruined it. Put it in yogurt, cereal or salad. 2. more efficient to boil water and cook the potatoes most of the way then drain and add to skillet to finish. Saves a lot of fuel. 3. Get the skillet sizzling hot before you throw the steak or meat in to get a sear

[@MendicantPriest]

4. don't put the onion to the fridge

[@Lisa-qe8hw]

​@MendicantPriest Yes 😂 and don't put the rice in the fridge 😮

[@invictaland1983]

New subscriber! I love meal prepping and decided it would be a staple of my life if i ever do long term car life. That's the main thing i missed on my 7 week car camping trip. Saves SO MUCH MONEY!

[@undertheradarvan]

It saves me like $700/ month, compared to how I had been eating. It’s also fun!

[@Bum_Hip]

After cooking your meals, it is a good idea to let them cool off for about 20 minutes before refrigerating them. It will keep your energy usage down a bit, and not warm up anything else in the fridge. That’s what restaurants do when they cook large batches of food as well.

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks for the tip!

[@markkhan2]

Another meal prep option you may consider is soup. You control the ingredients and it’s so easy to warm up when you’ve had a long day and you just want something warm for dinner.

[@Stephanie-is3mh]

Great idea, I love broccoli cheddar soup. Yum 😋

[@juliedowen8277]

Excellent suggestion!

[@whydontyouaskme]

Unless you are working for a living, i don’t want soup I need carbs and protein. I also like lifting moving heavy metals from time to time. So I definitely need a steak now and again everyday.

[@willcoder]

For more protein, you can put cheaper cuts of meat into a soup and do pretty well. In the cooler months, a hot soup with the veggies and proteins plus the spices you love... that's a great way to eat healthfully and on a budget without sacrificing a thing. You can supplement a soup with some healthy oils, to get the flavor and fat content up a bit, too. If you have toasted sesame oil (toasted is key, non-toasted is not at all the same), you can kick the flavor up two notches easily, especially any asian cuisine style soups. Good luck!

[@brennanbourne]

I second this! I love soup and always make like a gallon at a time. Lasts all week long!

[@sunowl5301]

Well. Just found my new favourite channel! You’re a delight. There’s so much I like about you and your channel. One thing I appreciate is your willingness to take feedback and setbacks in stride. Allowing it to help you grow instead of getting defensive. Very cool.

[@mari.gbailey-day2352]

I just happened upon your videos and have been hooked.. I love the way your home is set up and I love your adventures. stay safe and keep up the good work, its exciting to share your adventures with you

[@undertheradarvan]

Thank you! Will do!

[@oscarschneider3522]

Those corn were expensive because they were cleaned , cut and ready to cook. If you get the ones that come as it is, those are much cheaper . Greetings friend.

[@jasminegalvin]

You crack me up 😂 I love random facts and when ppl fudge up sayings. I always do it! lol 😝

[@catherinekimball7493]

I don’t know why, but I laugh thru out your posts. You just make me happy…I appreciate you and always look forward to your videos. Thanks!

[@rattlecat5968]

Not sure of your electrical situation in the van, but, one of my favorite cooking methods is a crock pot (for hours long, slow and low heat cooking - stews and soups) and the InstantPot (which is a glorified pressure cooker.) Toss ingredients into either, securely cover, set the temperature and forget about it for hours or minutes, respectively. One pot to cook in, store, reheat and wash. They're so easy to use, you can cook twice a week or even every day if you like, depending on what you crave that day. And both methods' prep time involves opening precut bags and dumping the food into the pot.

[@undertheradarvan]

Might evolve to that at some point but probably not until I have solar panels... soon

[@dnixon205]

I love all the red in your van! Red and black is perfect.

[@ValerieIVanorden]

Hi ! Been 😅😅😅😅a follower of van life for quite a while.

[@Koalabears7777]

Please don't call yourself stupid.

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Since I found a bunch of jelly in the dumpster at a food warehouse that throws away the case if one jar bust in the case. $3+ a jar blackberry jelly=favorite. I've been eating pb&j a lot.quick satisfying and a meal that can pass for dessert.

[@brucesuttie6032]

Love the way you roll, all positive and adding your own flavour

[@NorthcoastPatty]

I bought rubber boots large enough to slip into them with my warm slippers on my feet. They are the best to wear on a cold wet snowy winter day when having to clean up animal waste. Your kitchen area is gorgeous.

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks and yeah the boots rock so far

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Meal prep is genius, bottom line , fyi when using ice place in water tight container possible water pitcher , use as a water soure once it melts off. Peace out🎉

[@undertheradarvan]

Good tip! And yes it saves a ridiculous amount of money and time

[@computerbiscuit]

I would have called the fire department and verified. I had a cop tell me this once as I had a fire in my steel fire pit. I had already called the fire department and they said the ban was only for open fires and as long as it was a grill or metal fire pit it was ok. I also had a fire extinguisher next to my fire. The cop just left cause he didn’t know what he was talking about. No argument he just walked away.

[@jabreck1934]

Another clueless commentor! Idiots like you are the problem.

[@redcapsue]

I was thinking you can't really go wrong with potatoes but if I might just reccommend something maybe get a pot and just boil the potatoes. You can put in your garlic as well. But you can do a lot with pre boiled potatoes. Once they are cooked you can later eat them as is or cut them up and fry them or mash them. Just a great way to pre cook the potatoes for the week. Maybe also get a nice cutting board and spend a little time before you cook cutting the meat and veg.

[@MarlaTheMessenger]

“Country Boy Clothes!” 🤠 I love it! We know how you meant it. You’re so kind. You just reminded me I’ve always wanted those boots! May have to just go ahead & get them this season. It’s nice seeing the waterfall from childhood w/such great memories, I bet?! Does it make you feel nostalgic at all? Your mom is probably a hoot just like yourself. ☺️ Great video as always! Thank you!

[@LetoJaxa]

I don't think whole onions should be refrigerated, it makes them soft and spoil faster.

[@blackbutterfly12]

Happy Friday from your Barbados 🇧🇧 fangirl ❤

[@undertheradarvan]

thanks butterfly!

[@CeruleanSky1111]

Dollar General and Family Dollar sell small bags of charcoal, but it's pricey. Bummer about the fire ban, but you recalibrated and made the best of it. Bravo! 👏

[@timomalley6238]

You are a pure soul! Keep publishing!

[@angelaame6148]

In the winter use frozen vegetables, of course fresh fruits and vegetables are gonna be less available and higher priced.

[@blackbutterfly12]

You are so awesome and funn❤❤❤

[@undertheradarvan]

thanks

[@mariat6171]

All of New England area is in a severe drought- fires are a problem.

[@jojoberrypie6580]

Same in Pennsylvania, it’s very dry from no rain, and there are fire weather warnings every day.

[@dwderp]

@@jojoberrypie6580 But do they really include barbecue grills? Maybe I just haven’t paid attention, but I don’t think I’ve heard of that before. I always thought it was just open fires (like campfires).

[@jojoberrypie6580]

@@dwderpit depends on the county. It’s terribly dry in pa,dry leaves everywhere. When we were new to pa, we didn’t know And we tried to have few hot dogs on a little hibachi. The fire department came in five minutes and hosed our bbq. We had to pay for it too. It was pretty silly, like a Chevy chase movie. That’s how I learned about Pennsylvania burn ordinances. They didn’t say put it out, they came in full gear with fire hose and put it out without a word. We had no idea.

[@t.k3025]

No open fires!!! Three days ago the ground was dangerously dry. How could you not notice that? Thank god that cop showed up.

[@t.k3025]

@@dwderp. Fire is fire.

[@BubbaStaines]

I love this! I'm going to build out my prius to camp soon.

[@michaelthomas934]

That's life on the road. Always a chance for something new. Nice that you were still able to complete the meal prep. Saves tons of $$$. Enjoy.

[@MyFriendlyPup]

New sub here. Love the vanlife content. Did you catch that Korean Cube Satelite launch (KoreaSat). There were odd air bubbles in the launch. I spent like 20 mins asking chat gpt how it was possible. It concluded i was wrong. Anyway, a real trip. Love the vanlife stuff. Been subbed to adventurevanman for 8yrs

[@undertheradarvan]

Didn't watch the launch just highlights of it on Scott Manley's channel

[@glorbnic]

Trim off the bottom two+ inches (mostly whiteish part) of the asparagus. Then place in some water to par boil for several minutes. Then drizzle a little olive oil to finish it off to a slight browning. Sprinkle with salt (or sea salt) and voila! Perfect texture and flavor!

[@gerardnatale2387]

I clicked onto your channel because I was curious about how someone could work a 9-5 job in Boston while living in a van. To my surprize you spend a lot of time in the Berkshires! I live just a few miles from the falls. There are a lot of trailheads in the area for the AT that you can spend the night. Good luck out there and thanks for making your channel!

[@RichPohlman]

Fire bans are usually worded as "no open burning". If the fire is enclosed in a grill or stove it usually doesn't apply. Think about getting a small foldable wood stove.

[@wolfmooch]

I have a mini solo stove from before they made the big ones (kick starter)

[@jabreck1934]

You are 100% wrong!!!! Perfect example of what is wrong with stupid tourist!! No fire in pit, grill or anything else!!!

[@t.k3025]

@@jabreck1934. Thank you. The danger is scary, especially living in areas like the Berkshires.

[@silverrunner8687]

I wouldn’t sweat it too much, you didn’t know. MA fire ban (outdoor flames) until Jan 15th as of today. Looks like we have some rain coming though Thur and Fri.

[@glorbnic]

Yep, red flag now. Major fires in Lynn recently.

[@jojoberrypie6580]

The boots are a good investment.

[@undertheradarvan]

I think so too

[@KetoKrazy123]

It's the only way I cook now. Cooking everything in one pot is so much easier and it lasts a week.

[@undertheradarvan]

For sure, easy, fast, cheap, delicious.

[@blugnu1]

Chop all you veggies (onions bell peppers celery carrots) put them in ziplock freezer bags. Lay them as flat as you can in the freezer. Make a bunch of rice , ziplock sandwich bags 2 cups flat and freeze. Cook up taco meat, meatballs, boil chicken shred it freezer bag, same with pork, add bbq sauce + mustard, pulled pork sandwiches. I do all of this at base camp, when possible. The veggies when they are on sale. They last frozen for months. Also freeze my fresh spinach after my salads, and break it up for scrambled eggs or add it to Alfredo sauce. If you use an ice chest, put the dry stuff in a small trash can and keep the ice outside of it. No soggy cheese or sandwich meat etc.

[@Balmybreeze777]

Great idea. Youre making me hungry!

[@molandlinnllc875]

the spice area has dehydrated onions

[@undertheradarvan]

Good to know thanks!!

[@jamesbenson5637]

What a ride! Another fun one, matt. Enjoy your stay in the woods!

[@stanarel2033]

Easy on the bee pollen. It's very concentrated. Especially if you have flower allergies

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

PS, THE best “seasoning” for meats is 🥁 🥁🥁DIJON mustard!

[@islandgirl5472]

Aloha - Your channel came across my feed so I thought I’d give it a look see and I’m glad I did. You’re fun to watch….new subscriber here 🤙

[@undertheradarvan]

👊

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

No charcoal? Get huge sack of horse bedding pellets ~$6 burns good for biostove. This is why I believe it is good to have four OTR people together so they can buy both things call it down to usable portions for each and they can enjoy the savings of bulk purchases. When you can go and buy a 10 lb bag of chicken for less than $7 or you can get your hands on $2 a pound pork but the only way they sell it at that price is if you buy a family pack. Family pack is wonderful if you've got the room in the freezer and you can handle all that but it cost way too much fuel for me to currently handle that.

[@markattardo]

I wouldn't have thought using a grill would be a problem since everything is contained. Although there have been a lot of brush fires even with burn bans and fire warnings.

[@wextremeart4399]

Thats what i do too and those are my favorite stores also yes it does save u money forreal ❤❤❤

[@nancy_self_grannys_homekitchen]

Watch Lulu she cooks a lot at a time and she has a great way to keep her food cold.

[@wextremeart4399]

I didn't no in cold weather u can start fires from a grill i can see in summer

[@HoneyandMe]

That is such a great idea to do all your meal prep for the week at once.On no about the hickory! Could have been something worse though I guess. Good tip on throwing ice in to the cooler to help with the chilling.

[@wolfmooch]

Cutting in a metal pan pained me.

[@cindynok]

Aldi has raised their prices, crazy.

[@RabbieMcCrabbie-do4tt]

Very educational videos. I learned from another vanner in Newfoundland that it's way cheaper to buy refillable green propane tanks. It costs between $1-$2 to refill as opposed to $9 for a new one each time. Keep those videos coming, love 'em!

[@blugnu1]

I heard yesterday the 1lb cans are being phased out & only the refillable canisters will be legal.

[@TheWanderingFinnegan]

​@@blugnu1... Where are the 1# cans going to be "forbidden" by a loving gang of thugs?

[@posteroonie]

Yes and when the single-use cans are tossed in the trash they become little fire/explosion risks in the waste stream.

[@blugnu1]

@@TheWanderingFinnegan I imagine in the USA. Only a smattering of info in a rather long KZbin. Until I hear something more concrete, I’ll consider it a rumor, possibly a valid piece of info that brings no harm & possibly helps someone to make a decision.

[@Susan-h9z]

Where can they be refilled?

[@AnasAdventures111]

My ex has always taken bee pollen for health reasons. He would just take a tablespoon and chew it and eat it alone. I get the Propolis liquid form and put in pineapple juice. It’s nasty tasting but will keep you healthy as a gift horse 😂

[@markkhan2]

Great video showing being health conscious while doing van life

[@StarboardBow]

Great video. What software do you use. ")

[@undertheradarvan]

Premiere

[@user-lm3ll1jp7f]

You could have put your cooktop inside the grill

[@SurfingFLA]

I'm surprised the Park officials didn't post a notice at the entrance indicating the fire ban. It's not rocket surgery.

[@jonathankidd1747]

Umm… it’s not rocket science.

[@sylviau7901]

Back to the gift horse😊

[@SurfingFLA]

@@sylviau7901 Thank goodness, someone caught the joke. It was the smoking elephant in the room

[@rattlecat5968]

​@@SurfingFLA🤣

[@rattlecat5968]

The "open burning ban" has been on the news frequently all across the NE. We've been in a drought. The lack of rain was a clue. 🤣

[@Maria-t1e]

Excellent video! You doing great 💯👍

[@DottieStanley]

Grocery prices are crazy! I'm in central Texas. In 2015/16 my basic grocery bill was $80.00 a week and that included a bottle of wine. Now, without any alcohol my exact same grocery bill is $130 - $140. It's ridiculous!

[@undertheradarvan]

Yeah keeps going up!

[@juliedowen8277]

You're doing GREAT! Live & Learn!

[@juliedowen8277]

Small Grilled cheese machine could change your world- any jackery can run it etc...any kind of grilled cheese- dipping sauce - then clean and cook cookies - or brownies- or add muffins to week prep! Good Luck!

[@juliedowen8277]

You can heat frozen apps in it - cook eggs- dumplings - on and on! Hot food on the go!

[@Balmybreeze777]

Hey! New subscriber here. You have a pleasant, likeable way about you. Great idea making a wks meals at once. Sorry the cop cut in on your cooking but u have a positive attitude. Good 4 u. Dont let anyone rain on your parade. Plan B.

[@undertheradarvan]

thanks

[@PEG-s4n]

TARGET STORE FOOD SECTION SOMETIMES GOOD PRICES ON ALL FOOD

[@zoeazsss5035]

Im gonna be driving out to Spfld area tomrorrow, I dread the ride. Never know when a good time to go is. to avoid Boston traffic. I may leave at 9am, its a 2 hour drive. and hopefully not raining too bad.

[@mrj-charles6383]

Sometimes if you are short on cash the frozen veggies will save you a lot. Bag of broccoli I think was $1.15 last time I was there. I have a pretty simple diet and does not vary much. Stay on Veggie or Vegan diet. Just what I prefer.

[@candacegaskin-webb2651]

Plus not eating out and doing meal prep and cooking instead is much healthier. :)

[@Trekking44North]

Just a note: cooking food in designated outdoor areas is exempt from burn bands….being said, it’s always a good idea to be respectful of law-enforcement.

[@yellowbird5411]

When there is a burn ban in a public park, they need to post notices and tag all the grills with the same notice. How else is anyone supposed to know otherwise? Thank you for an interesting video. The clarity of your film is excellent. Your food looks good, too. Thank goodness for herbs and spices, huh?

[@EileenGalley]

Not sure where he is, but right now there's a fire ban in the northeast.It's been on the news, signs over highways, messages on Facebook, etc. Huge wildfires in NY, NJ that the firefighters have been working on for weeks. No rain since September. Finally just got rain/snow 3 days ago (Nov. 22).

[@rattlecat5968]

*"How else is anyone supposed to know...?"* 🤣 Yeah, because we all live in an information desert! It's not like we have access to news anywhere. 🤦

[@pilotdiana]

That liquid smoke should only be used like an 1/8 th of a teaspoon. Just a hint.

[@korygrandy6133]

Return the pretzels bro. It's like a 4 minute inconvenience.

[@willcoder]

Isn't it amazing how much money meal prep saves? Easily 10x savings versus restaurants and fast/prepared food.

[@undertheradarvan]

Literally saving $800/month!

[@ruck-a-tron]

I only go to whole foods and fresh market for a few items. They have really good fruit, veggies, and local coffees. The Kona coffee from Fresh Market is pretty good too and it's like $25 bucks a bag instead of $50 or so on Amazon. I just get it from time to time. My favorite things about Whole Foods though is the desserts. I go to regular grocery stores for the main items.

[@Patrick_Ross]

Have you considered substituting plant-based protein for meat maybe every other day? A hearty lentil soup or stew or a scrambled tofu breakfast burrito have as much protein as those pork cutlets and will save you a bundle! Time to head to the desert Southwest for the winter?!

[@MikeDillon-b3d]

Also it is compassionate.

[@Mightymousievan]

I love both tofu and bean burritos. Easy, you can make a batch and eat them all week and kind to animals.

[@JimTogher]

Would have loved to see/hear some of the police interaction. Sounds like it ended well. Fire warnings up and down the east coast. I see you are not pre cooking your onions first. LOL. Cheers!

[@undertheradarvan]

I asked him why they didn't put up a sign in the park not to use the grill and he said "there wasn't enough manpower". Thought about including the footage but didn't want to blast the local police.

[@rattlecat5968]

​@@undertheradarvanTry to catch the local news when you can. Since August the northeast USA has been experiencing draught conditions and all "open burning" bans have been instituted throughout many counties across many states. Here, in central NYS, many wells have run low because our precipitation has been almost 5" below average through November.

[@micheledelnigro9259]

All the prices are going sky high, some items are cheaper at regular stores. Crazy back to looking at the circulars and budget list.

[@slvrcross]

We love yuh Matt.

[@rustybraz6779]

great video! You should look into a dual cooker camping propane cooktop that fold away? waaay better than that log and the chemicals they use in them! Stay safe

[@briannaapplegate6309]

Dang sorry u have to leave without being done.. wash your veggies ! Including potatoes , without details lots of unwanted things u shouldnt digest … Be Safe my friend

[@wheelori814]

A) don't put onions in your cooler. Bacteria forms. B) don't heat bee pollen, it kills all the good stuff in it

[@undertheradarvan]

Noted - thanks

[@justinreynolds3411]

Aldi is a way better choice. They are a German company that subscribes to European food standards. No additives, preservatives, etc. They are all I use.

[@billspectre9502]

I just discovered your channel recently. Fun stuff! I make up expressions and words all the time, anything I can imaginify. 🎉🎉 Fleece out….

[@etgtmei61]

DUDE, YOU MUST STOP COOKING WITH DURAFLAME LOGS. GET WOOD OR CHARCOAL FOR COOKING.

[@ADadSupreme]

"Busted! Cop Shut Down My Meal Prep!"- a video by 'Under The Radar' stealth camper. Something in my brain is going "pop, pop, pop, sizzle".

[@ValerieIVanorden]

Muck boots are endorsed by the Amish!

[@philipmusa2653]

You should go to super88 market and buy instant cooking paste like curry. Just add meat to it and you’ll have instant meal. No more chopping 😅. Just a suggestion.

[@undertheradarvan]

Good idea!

[@t.k3025]

Aldis all over have raised their prices.

[@undertheradarvan]

yeah hoping its just seasonal

[@BJORKAHOLIC]

cool ministry hoodie

[@undertheradarvan]

I have one from almost every tour!

[@petermccarthy3046]

Van life in New England! Yikes! i subscribed

[@TheWanderingFinnegan]

Aldi is great if you buy organic.

[@laurastewart2418]

That food is looking good

[@undertheradarvan]

It’s delicious

[@computerbiscuit]

George Foreman grills work great. I use mine most of the time instead of charcoal or propane. Also I never wash it so it flavors the food like a traditional grill.

[@terryrangergrumman1453]

Thanks!

[@lorrainereagan]

Matt!! I started following you at 2K look at you!!!!

[@claridee0765]

The fat is very good for you on the mistake. We need fat. I am strictly carnivore all my labs have gotten so much better and my auto immune issues have diminished. I feel the best I have felt in decades. That looks like an amazing meal.

[@undertheradarvan]

I ate it! Thanks! It was all delicious!

[@zoeazsss5035]

At 11:35, well, nothing like a cop to ruin your nice peaceful outdoor cooking day. What a bummer,, and the food was almost done. Wish I could have been a fly on the tree for that one.. Well, supposed to rain for the next three days,, so hopefully the ban will be lifted.

[@undertheradarvan]

Yeah told the cop they should have put up a sign not to use the grills he said they “didn’t have the manpower”

[@zoeazsss5035]

@@undertheradarvan So according to google, Dalton Police Department has 89 sworn officers and 12 civilian support staff. and 6000 population,, to me thats a lot of police for such a small town. Oh well,.

[@meko8017]

A fire ban in the winter? Is that a thing?

[@rattlecat5968]

Sure it's a thing. Fires burn because the fallen leaves are dry and easily catch and the wind carries hot embers through the air. Without the roots of grass and trees being moist from damp soil, fires can even burn underground- and travel underground, undetected. The northeast USA has been experiencing drought conditions since August.

[@gloriacartenuti6763]

What does your sweatshirt Ministry mean?

[@undertheradarvan]

It's a rock band from Chicago

[@gloriacartenuti6763]

@undertheradarvan thanks for letting me know, cheers!

[@snacker0711]

Yea it should not be over said about the drought we’re going through. I’m not sure why you don’t just get a nice gas burner in your van “maybe you do, but have not seen”. Or like foresty does with a crockpot/airfryer. I have to say if you had the battery power to run your cp while at work you would come home to some tasty hot meals.

[@johnpark219]

I invest more on meat than on veggies. Id rather eat meat then veggies, especially if the meat is cheaper when it shouldnt be.

[@Mhel2023]

Yeah I'd rather do carnivore with one meal a day (1lb of meat)if I'm living in a vehicle. Simple, done and not hungry for the day. It would drive me nuts having to tend 3 different cooking sources to get a meal done

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

You should make a rocket stove 🔥 🥘 😋

[@breathe5431]

If you think vegetables are expensive now,just wait til there is no one left to pick them. Or the tariffs are in effect to import from outside

[@mikem9892]

Guy needs serious work on his cooking skills