Bocephus VanMonkey M.D.

I was going to post some pictures we took yesterday. The autumn colors are so pretty!

But it turns out we're going to have to go with Daddy to the emergency room later and I have to get ready to go. Bocephus is running around all crazy, looking for his doctor outfit! He likes to go to the hospital. Not me! I'm worried about Daddy. :(

So instead of Fall photos, here's a picture of my brother in his doctor suit.

Daddy, we love you!

States Visited Maps

My family is going on a long trip. By next year my "states visited map" will look like this!

A webfriend posted this link on a mutual web group:
http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/index.html

You can make a "states visited map" for your blog too!

Family Pictures

Mom and Dad got us together for family pictures.

Mimi, Tiberious, and Bocephus.

Later my brothers were caught in the act of pulling my tail!

Mimi Makes Pie

Today I made a cherry pie with my mom! If you have a 12v oven, toaster oven, or any other type in your van (or RV), you can make pie too. Now I have to help with the dishes and eat *Pie*! I'll post our easy pie crust recipe next time. Laters!

The Official Unofficial Slab City Map

As it gets cold in many parts of the country, many may be on their way to The Slabs for the winter.

There has been enough written about the area known as "Slab City" or just "The Slabs" that I won't repeat it here. Here is one link that describes some of the going ons there:
http://www.desertdutch.org/slabcity.htm

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What may be helpful to the new "slabber" is a map. You can't get this kind of map from Google maps, so I wanted to pass it on here. This is a map that some of the "locals" give out, if one can be found.

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Note: If the map is blurry when you blow it up, you may email me at mimionthemove@ymail.com and I'll send you a full size copy.

My Swiss Steak Crock-ette Recipe

I use top round beef steaks (they were labeled "London Broil Steaks").

Cut steak into desired size or you can cut it into strips.
Add 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in your crock-ette. Add the steak pieces to the pot to coat them with the flour mixture.
Melt about 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan and saute the steak pieces until brown.
Add the steak back into the crock-ette with a can of stewed tomatoes (the small can, about 15 ounces). I use the type of stewed tomatoes that has onions and peppers in it. Otherwise, you could saute the onions and peppers with the steak. I do not use the type with italian seasonings. Add a little water to the frying pan to loosen any cooked on seasonings and add to the crockpot. Wipe out the pan and use it to make mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice (about 10 minutes before the swiss steak is done). I like swiss steak over mashed potatoes, but you may prefer noodles or rice.
Cook the swiss steak on high for about 4 hours or low for about 6 hours. The steak should be very tender, but still hold together when done.
A very easy recipee for the road.

Crock-ette Cooking

One of the ways to cook on the move is a crock-ette (a small crock pot). I purchased one at Walgreens for $10. I can use it with an inverter or when I have electricity (many public places such as parks have electric outlets).

You can also find a crock-ette at truck stops or online that plug into the cig lighter (12V). You can cook wonderful meals in it and even make enough for two. There are so many recipees for crockettes online, you will never be bored. I'm making swiss steak today.