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80% of this thread summed up:
To keep stuff cold, get a Polar Bear.
To keep stuff hot, get a Hotlogic.



1. Some of our POM meals in HI were fantastic. And some that were great in the past were inedible. And some of are meals were wrong.
2. 48 pack cooler should fit 20-24 POM size meals. If they're frozen for a few days they'll stay frozen in the cooler for days with no ice needed.
3. Fill the Polar Bear with hot water in a tub and let it sit for a few minutes to expand it so it can fit more meals.

Food/ cooking utensils which are easy to bring while traveling
Beef Jerky/Dried Salami (Easy to make a sandwich. Can add mayo packet)
Wraps, good to use as bread, stays a long time.
Foreman.
Sandwich maker. Bring bread and cheese.
Ramen noodle soups, try with cold water, it isn't bad.
Or ask a coffee shop for free hot water.
Oatmeal Packets (just add hot water and it’s a filling meal)
Tuna Packets
Buy eggs and hard boil inside hot water thing

Foods which are easily found in obscure places in the USA
Bread: Thomas bagels, Sara lee bagels.
Lox, can be found in most groceries.
Sabra humus products.
tuna fish, sardines, etc.
peanut butter, jelly.
cereals. milk, if you drink cholov stam.
Fresh and frozen fish. Try cooking salmon on a foreman with a bit of spices. (Tip the Foreman back a little to keep the juice in for better taste.)

Foods which are easily found all over the world
Fresh fish.
Perhaps american canned tuna.
Fresh fruits and vegetables (in IL there is a problem of terumes and meisres)

Seasons Kosher Meals
Seasons supermarket now advertises that they offer travel meals, similar to Pomegranate

Pomegranate M2G
https://www.thepompeopleonline.com/categories/97309/products

From Dan's Banfff TR
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/33245
Something Fishy - http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=46759.msg968426#msg968426
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Boneless spare ribs with wild mushroom rice and popcorn cauliflower.  The ribs were moist and delicious, I’d order them anytime in a restaurant.  The popcorn cauliflower was fantastic as well.

Sesame chicken, Chicken Tortellini with pesto sauce, and Balsamic Baby Portabella Mushrooms.  The Sesame chicken was good though it could have used more sauce.  The mushrooms were great and the chicken tortellini was very good as well.

Eggplant Rollatini.  This stuff is unbelievable.  Eggplant loaded with ricotta, tomato sauce, and cheese. It’s probably the best eggplant dish I’ve had in my life.  An absolute must try.

Eggplant Parmesan was the absolute best Eggplent Parmesan I’ve had in my life as well. It’s such a pleasure to eat so well while traveling.

Penne a la Vodka was good, though overshadowed by our massive portions of out of this world Eggplant dishes.

Honey Mustard Corned Beef.  This was a truly awesome mouth-watering dish.  Thick juicy slices of tangy corned beef, it’s a real treat.

Glazed dark meat chicken stuffed with pastrami was awesome.  The couscous and green beans were good as well.

I wasn’t such a fan of the Sino steak as it was a bit tough.

Fettuccine Alfredo was creamy and fantastic.

Baked Ziti was delicious as well.

Lasagna was good, but not quite up to par as some of the other dairy meals.

Absolutely perfect Chicken Marsala though I wasn’t such a fan of the Shlishkes. The grilled Portabella Mushrooms were very good.

Hot pastrami was very good, but just can’t compete with the honey mustard corned beef.  The Garlic mashed potatoes were phenomenal!

Ancho Marinated Hanger Steak had a fantastic flavor though it got a bit dried out unfortunately.  The grilled vegetables were very good.

The Mac and Cheese was very good, though obviously not as good as when the hotel heats it up for you.

Spicy Southern Fried Chicken Nuggets are outstanding.  The seasonings are just amazing.  The only thing I’d like with it is a dipping sauce so it was perfect that we also had the meatballs below!

Meatballs were very good in a tasty sauce.

Mini stuffed cabbage were excellent as were the roasted potatoes and garlic string beans.

But this was what really blew me away.  The Delmonico steak in a red wine reduction was far superior to the steak that you’ll receive in your local steakhouse.  And when a store figures out how to make a frozen steak that is reheated taste better than what most steakhouses serve I’m left completely speechless.  Plus it’s packed with 2 of my favorite sides-the garlic mashed potatoes and popcorn cauliflower.

From various DDFrs -
 Honey mustard corned beef and the spare ribs were delicious.
The garlic green beans were a great side dish.
The cheese blintzes were fantastic
Sesame chicken, Chicken Tortellini

From SF Maui TR http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=46759.msg968426#msg968426
Every single dish, whether a fancy rib steak or simple tzimmes, was absolutely delectable. The General Tso's was saucy, spicy, and delicious

@Yehuda - August 2015:
Great - BBQ chicken nuggets, Baked breaded chicken cutlet, Buffalo chicken wings, Cheese blintzes, Penne ala vodka, Popcorn cauliflower, Roasted potatoes were great.
Okay - Ribs too fatty for me, Fire Poppers Chicken Nuggets too spicy for me, Garlic broccoli, Mashed potatoes
Bad - Roasted asparagus (was white asparagus)

http://yeahthatskosher.com/2014/01/kosher-travel-meals-a-complete-guide-of-options/


https://www.koshwhere.com/en/
Here's how it works:
Use the search bar and fill your destination address (hotel/airport/home/office,etc) , date range and how many guests will eat. View the caterer's kosher certification, select your favorite kosher meals from the caterer's menu for the days you need, choose your delivery preference and make an order
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #500 on: August 07, 2014, 10:11:23 AM »
Leaving monday

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #501 on: August 07, 2014, 10:20:43 AM »
Ah, Ok, just want to make sure I'm not too late. Don't leave that soon.
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #502 on: August 07, 2014, 11:11:49 AM »
I have so much to say on this topic, I was thinking about writing a small book "Kosher food for Backpackers"..

I was rafting down the Tirusulu River in Nepal with a few friends on chol hamoed pesach 2014, we happened upon a guy fishing, Looked into his bucket, all were kosher, gave him $1 took all the fish and cooked it up on the riverside a few hours later - served 7 holy Jews.

Another time, I was cruising along the beaches in Penang, Malaysia erev shabbos, saw some people fishing, found kosher fish...Cruising back to my guesthouse with the raw fish, I pass a motorcycle repairshop, borrowed the mechanics torch and grilled the fish on the spot.

I have been to many countries where the closest thing to kosher food is imported walker cookies. I always make do somehow, I make french toast with silver foil and a Cloths Iron, Cook rice with a cooking bag boiled several times in a kettle. Sometimes I carry a small propane stove - helps a a lot, especially when others are relying on you for food.

I am leaving to Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Brunei, Bali, Singapore, Malaysia, Maldives & Sri Lanka in a week. I am stopping in SIN just to get a good hot meal halfway into the trip, otherwise I plan on just cooking whatever I find in the markets.
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #503 on: August 07, 2014, 12:05:21 PM »

I have so much to say on this topic, I was thinking about writing a small book "Kosher food for Backpackers"..

I was rafting down the Tirusulu River in Nepal with a few friends on chol hamoed pesach 2014, we happened upon a guy fishing, Looked into his bucket, all were kosher, gave him $1 took all the fish and cooked it up on the riverside a few hours later - served 7 holy Jews.

Another time, I was cruising along the beaches in Penang, Malaysia erev shabbos, saw some people fishing, found kosher fish...Cruising back to my guesthouse with the raw fish, I pass a motorcycle repairshop, borrowed the mechanics torch and grilled the fish on the spot.

I have been to many countries where the closest thing to kosher food is imported walker cookies. I always make do somehow, I make french toast with silver foil and a Cloths Iron, Cook rice with a cooking bag boiled several times in a kettle. Sometimes I carry a small propane stove - helps a a lot, especially when others are relying on you for food.

I am leaving to Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Brunei, Bali, Singapore, Malaysia, Maldives & Sri Lanka in a week. I am stopping in SIN just to get a good hot meal halfway into the trip, otherwise I plan on just cooking whatever I find in the markets.
as always I'm LOLing at your post, how I'd love to join you!

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #504 on: August 07, 2014, 09:21:17 PM »
I have so much to say on this topic, I was thinking about writing a small book "Kosher food for Backpackers"..

I was rafting down the Tirusulu River in Nepal with a few friends on chol hamoed pesach 2014, we happened upon a guy fishing, Looked into his bucket, all were kosher, gave him $1 took all the fish and cooked it up on the riverside a few hours later - served 7 holy Jews.

Another time, I was cruising along the beaches in Penang, Malaysia erev shabbos, saw some people fishing, found kosher fish...Cruising back to my guesthouse with the raw fish, I pass a motorcycle repairshop, borrowed the mechanics torch and grilled the fish on the spot.

I have been to many countries where the closest thing to kosher food is imported walker cookies. I always make do somehow, I make french toast with silver foil and a Cloths Iron, Cook rice with a cooking bag boiled several times in a kettle. Sometimes I carry a small propane stove - helps a a lot, especially when others are relying on you for food.

I am leaving to Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Brunei, Bali, Singapore, Malaysia, Maldives & Sri Lanka in a week. I am stopping in SIN just to get a good hot meal halfway into the trip, otherwise I plan on just cooking whatever I find in the markets.

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #505 on: August 07, 2014, 10:08:59 PM »
I beg to differ, I wrote several reports.
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #506 on: August 07, 2014, 10:10:35 PM »
I beg to differ, I wrote several reports.

Fiiiiine. Disregard that part :)

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #507 on: August 07, 2014, 10:11:56 PM »
There is at least one DDFer that was present... I will try to find the pics tomorrow.
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #508 on: August 07, 2014, 10:20:54 PM »
There is at least one DDFer that was present... I will try to find the pics tomorrow.

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #509 on: August 07, 2014, 10:21:48 PM »
Nah, no point.
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #510 on: August 08, 2014, 02:10:45 AM »
FYI Mechys Deli from Seasons in KGH and 5T now do travel meals. i asked for some sort of menu and they said they dont have one. basically told me to tell them what main and sides i want and they'll figure it out, wtvr that means.... but he gave me ballpark estimates that seem on par with the others of about 20ish for chicken dish and 25ish for meat dish.
at this point im thinking of buying sesame chicken or shnitzel (they had shnitzel fingers on sale today $8/lb) or wtvr they have on sale, buy 2 small side dishes, put it all in a little pan, covering it myself and freezing it. lets say 3/4 pound of chicken main ($6-7) 2 sides ($5) seems it would save me a bundle if i get 2 meals 2 times. unless these places do something special i dont know about....

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #511 on: August 08, 2014, 07:53:24 AM »
Another time, I was cruising along the beaches in Penang, Malaysia erev shabbos, saw some people fishing, found kosher fish...Cruising back to my guesthouse with the raw fish, I pass a motorcycle repairshop, borrowed the mechanics torch and grilled the fish on the spot.
I don't think anyone is going to question the kashrus on that one  :D though the health department is a different story.....

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #512 on: August 08, 2014, 02:28:58 PM »
also does anyone know if one can heat up the pom or GG meals on a burner, not a toaster oven? im assuming the toaster is better but bulkier and also more limited in use (with burner you can make pasta, eggs etc)

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #513 on: August 11, 2014, 06:48:52 PM »
If anyone is traveling somewhere in Europe or worldwide, you can order from Hermoles and they will ship anywhere in the world. Its not necessarily cheap but there is a huge selection and the food is pretty good:

http://www.hermolis.com/menus.php

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #514 on: August 11, 2014, 06:50:46 PM »
If anyone is traveling somewhere in Europe or worldwide, you can order from Hermoles and they will ship anywhere in the world. Its not necessarily cheap but there is a huge selection and the food is pretty good:

http://www.hermolis.com/menus.php
Why is their shipping any better than pomegranate shipping?
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #515 on: August 11, 2014, 06:59:53 PM »
Why is their shipping any better than pomegranate shipping?

Pomegranate doesn't ship worldwide and also doesnt do cold dishes etc

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #516 on: August 11, 2014, 07:14:07 PM »
FYI glatt gourmet in Lakewood does travel meals.

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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #517 on: August 11, 2014, 10:26:48 PM »
Just bring your own food or go someplace that has access to Kosher food
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #518 on: August 11, 2014, 10:28:31 PM »
Just bring your own food or go someplace that has access to Kosher food
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Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #519 on: August 11, 2014, 10:30:44 PM »
??? ::)
Its not a joke. You don't have to go anyplace past LA and they have everything possible there that could last you for well over a year without getting bored
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