Topic Wiki

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
Quote
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
« Last edited by Dan on January 20, 2023, 09:27:30 AM »

Author Topic: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?  (Read 393203 times)

Online Yehudaa

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Mar 2018
  • Posts: 3603
  • Total likes: 2404
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 111
    • View Profile
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1480 on: April 01, 2019, 05:24:51 PM »
What's the best way to seal pans of homemade food so that a hotel can warm it up without problems of בשר שנתעלם מן העין? Is masking tape with writing the best way? (Does masking tape burn?)
Bump

Offline mochjas

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Oct 2015
  • Posts: 9699
  • Total likes: 1069
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 123
    • View Profile
  • Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium Elite, AA EX PLAT, Jetblue Mosaic, Qatar Gold, United Silver

Online Yehudaa

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Mar 2018
  • Posts: 3603
  • Total likes: 2404
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 111
    • View Profile
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1482 on: April 01, 2019, 05:37:40 PM »
AYLOR
I did that already. He told me to seal it with something that someone else won't be able to replicate or close if opened.

I was asking what the best method of doing that is. (Masking tape, some other kind of tape, etc....)

Offline dealfinder11

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Silver Elite
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2017
  • Posts: 556
  • Total likes: 305
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1483 on: April 02, 2019, 12:20:27 AM »
Does a rack need to be toiveled if there's no direct contact with the food?

I saw a tshuva from R Yitzchok Zilberstien shlita that if you are purchasing the item/appliance from a gentile, just have daas not to be zoche in being mikabel the kli and you are out of any issues.

Offline ushdadude

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Apr 2013
  • Posts: 6300
  • Total likes: 923
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
    • View Profile
  • Location: NY
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1484 on: April 02, 2019, 08:17:16 AM »
I did that already. He told me to seal it with something that someone else won't be able to replicate or close if opened.

I was asking what the best method of doing that is. (Masking tape, some other kind of tape, etc....)
Sign across the seam with a marker

Offline brodes18

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite
  • ****
  • Join Date: Feb 2015
  • Posts: 498
  • Total likes: 34
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
    • View Profile
  • Location: Brooklyn
  • Programs: SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite, UA 1K, AA Platinum
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1485 on: April 02, 2019, 12:15:26 PM »
I did that already. He told me to seal it with something that someone else won't be able to replicate or close if opened.

I was asking what the best method of doing that is. (Masking tape, some other kind of tape, etc....)
I have used masking tape for this. It did not melt and worked perfectly. Use good pans and covers with heavy duty foil to avoid leaking.

Offline Naftuli19

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jun 2018
  • Posts: 2721
  • Total likes: 398
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Not in Quarantine
  • Programs: I wish all...
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1486 on: April 29, 2019, 12:31:28 PM »
Travelling to The Maldives in a couple of weeks starting my food prep, need some recommendations.

Who has the best frozen travel meals in NY NJ  ( Im reading a lot of mixed reviews on Pom and there seems to b missing some stuff from the menu)?

Aprox how many meals fit into the 48 can Polar Bear Cooler/suitcase?

What kind of Converter/inverter/adapter do i need if i want to bring a SV and small crock-pot?

TIA 

Sometimes You Will Never Know the True Value of A Moment Until It's Become A Memory...

Offline KSMH

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jul 2018
  • Posts: 2773
  • Total likes: 496
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 15
    • View Profile
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1487 on: April 29, 2019, 12:48:45 PM »
Travelling to The Maldives in a couple of weeks starting my food prep, need some recommendations.

Who has the best frozen travel meals in NY NJ  ( Im reading a lot of mixed reviews on Pom and there seems to b missing some stuff from the menu)?

Aprox how many meals fit into the 48 can Polar Bear Cooler/suitcase?

What kind of Converter/inverter/adapter do i need if i want to bring a SV and small crock-pot?

TIA
I recently used poms and they were not that tasty

Poms, I think 6-7 with some extra room. Those coolers are pretty small.

They have International/ multi use adapters and they provide adapters as well, upon request.
Always praying for delayed baggage.

Offline Naftuli19

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jun 2018
  • Posts: 2721
  • Total likes: 398
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Not in Quarantine
  • Programs: I wish all...
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1488 on: April 29, 2019, 12:52:20 PM »
I recently used poms and they were not that tasty

Poms, I think 6-7 with some extra room. Those coolers are pretty small.

They have International/ multi use adapters and they provide adapters as well, upon request.
So what other options are there for tasty meals?

will the adapter work for american machines?
Sometimes You Will Never Know the True Value of A Moment Until It's Become A Memory...

Offline E R K

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 1251
  • Total likes: 50
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 7
    • View Profile
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1489 on: April 29, 2019, 01:25:46 PM »
I've heard Traditions in 5T has good meals but haven't tried it myself. Lately, I've been cooking extras during a chag or regular dinners  and freezing the leftovers. Then I'm guaranteed a great meal!
And I'm able to fit way more than 6-7 meals in a Polar Bear bag.

Offline Naftuli19

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jun 2018
  • Posts: 2721
  • Total likes: 398
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Not in Quarantine
  • Programs: I wish all...
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1490 on: April 29, 2019, 01:33:51 PM »
I've heard Traditions in 5T has good meals but haven't tried it myself. Lately, I've been cooking extras during a chag or regular dinners  and freezing the leftovers. Then I'm guaranteed a great meal!
And I'm able to fit way more than 6-7 meals in a Polar Bear bag.
I emailed KPC will see what they say, was thinking of getting some food from IZZys's and freezing it as well, the prob if i want to make them myself i dont know what will stay fresh or hold up.
Would still like to buy some meals like Pom,
Sometimes You Will Never Know the True Value of A Moment Until It's Become A Memory...

Offline KSMH

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jul 2018
  • Posts: 2773
  • Total likes: 496
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 15
    • View Profile
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1491 on: April 29, 2019, 01:34:28 PM »
Regarding using an American 120v CP, dont think it's a good idea if the label does not specifically specify it'll work for 220v. 

I would not trust the light converters you'll get on Amazon. The heavy duty 1ns are to heavy for travel IMHO.
Always praying for delayed baggage.

Offline KSMH

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jul 2018
  • Posts: 2773
  • Total likes: 496
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 15
    • View Profile
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1492 on: April 29, 2019, 01:36:04 PM »
Pom meals come packed in big containers, if you pack them yourselfe you'll be able to get more in there.
Always praying for delayed baggage.

Offline Naftuli19

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jun 2018
  • Posts: 2721
  • Total likes: 398
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Not in Quarantine
  • Programs: I wish all...
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1493 on: April 29, 2019, 01:36:47 PM »
Regarding using an American 120v CP, dont think it's a good idea if the label does not specifically specify it'll work for 220v. 

I would not trust the light converters you'll get on Amazon. The heavy duty 1ns are to heavy for travel IMHO.
so if i get a machine that works for 220v i can just use any adapter?
Sometimes You Will Never Know the True Value of A Moment Until It's Become A Memory...

Offline ushdadude

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Apr 2013
  • Posts: 6300
  • Total likes: 923
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 5
    • View Profile
  • Location: NY
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1494 on: April 29, 2019, 01:54:42 PM »
I've heard Traditions in 5T has good meals but haven't tried it myself.


That's who I use. Always great. Any recommendations @ah ?

Offline Naftuli19

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jun 2018
  • Posts: 2721
  • Total likes: 398
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Not in Quarantine
  • Programs: I wish all...
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1495 on: April 29, 2019, 02:07:40 PM »

That's who I use. Always great. Any recommendations @ah ?
do they have a menu or its reg takeout and i have to freeze it?
Sometimes You Will Never Know the True Value of A Moment Until It's Become A Memory...

Offline BarryLincoln

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jan 2014
  • Posts: 1388
  • Total likes: 145
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
    • View Profile
  • Location: New Jersey
  • Programs: SPG Platinum, National Executive, Hertz Five Star
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1496 on: April 29, 2019, 02:14:00 PM »
Travelling to The Maldives in a couple of weeks starting my food prep, need some recommendations.

Who has the best frozen travel meals in NY NJ  ( Im reading a lot of mixed reviews on Pom and there seems to b missing some stuff from the menu)?

Aprox how many meals fit into the 48 can Polar Bear Cooler/suitcase?

What kind of Converter/inverter/adapter do i need if i want to bring a SV and small crock-pot?

TIA

I recently bought frozen meals from Grand & Essex in Bergenfield - reasonably priced and food was pretty good...

https://grandandessex.com/#!/hb/c/10706-0/c/10769-10706/r/10980/he/New-Jersey/kosher-takeout/kosher-packages//frozen-meals-requires-4-days-to-process-for-travel

Offline mochjas

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Oct 2015
  • Posts: 9699
  • Total likes: 1069
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 123
    • View Profile
  • Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium Elite, AA EX PLAT, Jetblue Mosaic, Qatar Gold, United Silver
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1497 on: April 29, 2019, 02:17:11 PM »
I emailed KPC will see what they say
Make sure to become a blogger so you get blogger pricing

Offline Naftuli19

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jun 2018
  • Posts: 2721
  • Total likes: 398
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Not in Quarantine
  • Programs: I wish all...
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1498 on: April 29, 2019, 02:19:27 PM »
Sometimes You Will Never Know the True Value of A Moment Until It's Become A Memory...

Offline Naftuli19

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Jun 2018
  • Posts: 2721
  • Total likes: 398
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Not in Quarantine
  • Programs: I wish all...
Re: What Do You Do For Kosher Food While Traveling?
« Reply #1499 on: April 29, 2019, 02:20:23 PM »
Make sure to become a blogger so you get blogger pricing
Lol! i don't mind paying just don't want to get stuck with sh**y food.
Sometimes You Will Never Know the True Value of A Moment Until It's Become A Memory...