While we’ll graciously devour an all-beef frank if you’re buying, we prefer to go vegan when it’s just us. Here’s an easy option that works just fine for us and van living.
On our way through Oklahoma, we passed the Talimena State Park, which is also the western terminus of the Ouachita Trail. What a perfect opportunity to stop and share one of my favorite hikes with my life partner.
I grew up in Tulsa in the 1960s and 70s. I learned math and science. I took woodworking and metal shop. I learned French and US history. But one thing I never learned about was the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921.
Dehydrated coconut milk powder is great for van life because it takes up very little space. And it works really well in this curry soup recipe.
Summer time in the van means more cold meals… and more salads. But this beautiful specimen was served to us by my mother (in-law) during our latest Tulsa visit.
North of Tulsa, on the border with Kansas, the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is home to 2,300 bison, rolling prairie and stunning vistas. It’s not to be missed!
When watermelon is at its peak and on sale at the many roadside farm stands we pass while traveling, we love this easy summertime dish, which requires very minimal cooking time.
We had gone into this hike, enamored by the history of the Natchez Trace, the beautiful pictures on the NPS website, and our previous experience with the amazing Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia/North Carolina. This adventure failed on all three counts.
But some of the last things we did to our tiny home on wheels were the most fun – adding personal touches everywhere that make our van uniquely ours.
We are Girl Hobo and Rusty (Ren and Troy), two greys who met on the Appalachian Trail. We started a life together, converted a van to travel and hike across the country, and we like to eat well. Now, we’re sharing what we’re learning on the road, and we’d love you to join us!