Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Best of Radio Vibes

Here are some interviews from Vibes past. We'll update this playlist when we get back from digging through the archives.

Top Things to Brings to Vibes

The full list is on the Vibes message board. Here are some highlights.

550 Cord
AAA Roadside Membership Card
A Few Friends
Air Mattress/Battery Powered Air Mattress Pump
Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil
Baby Powder
Baby Wipes Or Cleansing Cloths (keep in your cooler for a mid-day Freshener)
Band-Aids/First Aid Kit /with Tweezers
Batteries
Beer (In Cans. No Glass, No Kegs. If it fits in your pocket your ok!)
Binder Clips (for bags of food/to hang tapestries)
Blanket For Seating
Blankets/Sleeping Bags
Fire Extinguisher If You Bring A Grill Or Lantern  
First Aid Kit (moleskin, small scissors, and surgical tape for blisters)
Flag Or Banner To Mark Your Stuff & Find Friends
Flashlight
Food
Fork, Knives, Spoons
Frisbee
Frozen Water Bottles, Jugs, Large Ziplocs
Gas (somewhat full tank for waiting in line)
Zip Ties
Extra Non-Perishable Food For Food Drive


NO NITROUS
NO BALLOONS
NO GLASS BOTTLES
NO PETS
NO OPEN FIRES or TIKI TORCHES (Contained charcoal & propane grills are fine)
NO GUNS, WEAPONS or DRUGS
NO GENERATORS UNLESS YOU HAVE A RV PASS

You can see the full list on the Vibes message board. When in doubt, consult the official Vibes FAQ.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Eddie Z's Festival Meal Plan Strategy, Part 7

Grillmaster Eddie Z is a festival veteran and knows his way around cooking for large groups. Here is Part 7 of his meal plan strategy.


Use your meals in order of robustness 

Cook the salmon before the London broil. The peanut butter and jelly can last for months, but the black bean and corn salsa will last 3 days.

Eddie Z's Festival Meal Plan Strategy, Part 6

Grillmaster Eddie Z is a festival veteran and knows his way around cooking for large groups. Here is Part 6 of his meal plan strategy.


Get stuff cold before icing  

A case of warm beer will hammer your ice. Make your ice do less work. Pre-chill everything.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Eddie Z's Festival Meal Plan Strategy, Part 5

Grillmaster Eddie Z is a festival veteran and knows his way around cooking for large groups. Here is Part 5 of his meal plan strategy.


Do as much work as you can at home where you have a sink and hot running water.

You know, slice the melons, chop some of the veggies, trim the meats and get 'em marinating. I'm not saying to process everything, since a whole pepper might last longer than a cut one. But you can take steps to make onsite cooking easier and safer, especially for the first couple of days. Ziplock bags are your friend, but they're not infallible. Foodsaver vacuum sealer bags are better.


Thursday, June 4, 2015

Eddie Z's Festival Meal Plan Strategy, Part 4

Grillmaster Eddie Z is a festival veteran and knows his way around cooking for large groups. Here is Part 4 of his meal plan strategy.

Plan your menu realistically 

I can't tell you how many times I packed in so much food that went unused. By the time I get it home, it's questionably safe to consume. In these big camps, consider coordinating with the foodies. One idea is to pick a meal that you're completely responsible for, and let others do the same. Consider that some of your meals appear out of the blue. Pack less.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Eddie Z's Festival Meal Plan Strategy, Part 3

Grillmaster Eddie Z is a festival veteran and knows his way around cooking for large groups. Here is Part 3 of his meal plan strategy.

Plan on at least one or two major meals from a vendor

Kind of nice to grab the burrito or the pizza, pay $8, and it's over without the walk or the fuss.

Editor's note: We are partial to Peace Love Tacos for late night snacking. They'll be back at Vibes this year, along with Gouda Boys and many other festival favorites.