US/Canada border crossing and meal planning
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US/Canada border crossing and meal planning
Hello there,
I was wondering if anyone has any tips or helpful information for meal planning for multi-day pairings when crossing borders and going through customs etc. It would be appreciated! I just don’t want to end up throwing stuff out.
I understand there is a list of things you can’t take and whatnot. Just curious for the most part generally what works for someone in these cases.
Thank you!
I was wondering if anyone has any tips or helpful information for meal planning for multi-day pairings when crossing borders and going through customs etc. It would be appreciated! I just don’t want to end up throwing stuff out.
I understand there is a list of things you can’t take and whatnot. Just curious for the most part generally what works for someone in these cases.
Thank you!
Re: US/Canada border crossing and meal planning
I love fruits and veggies so US multi-days can be annoying. I have been known to leave oranges and fresh veggies in the crew room to pick up on a later turn, but that's not always ideal.
Normally I bring very lightly steamed (more like blanched, I guess) veggies.. I'm on a green bean kick these days. That way they are officially "cooked" veggies and can declare them accordingly. Most places I never have issues, except IAD occasionally. Put a tiny bit of water in the container, then reheat, and you get a non-soggy side. I'm also a big fan of stuffed portabello mushrooms these days. Bake ahead of time, and they're good cold or hot. Hard boiled eggs, yogurt, quinoa salads (sometimes if you mix in a bit of fresh veg and call it a casserole or something you can get it thru), roasted veg, cooked chicken... I will buy plain salad greens US-side and add my chicken or whatever to that sometimes too. Canned tuna works to add to a purchased salad in a pinch too. I never can keep track of who allows apples when so I don't even bother... that's what the breakfast bag/buffet is for
Normally I bring very lightly steamed (more like blanched, I guess) veggies.. I'm on a green bean kick these days. That way they are officially "cooked" veggies and can declare them accordingly. Most places I never have issues, except IAD occasionally. Put a tiny bit of water in the container, then reheat, and you get a non-soggy side. I'm also a big fan of stuffed portabello mushrooms these days. Bake ahead of time, and they're good cold or hot. Hard boiled eggs, yogurt, quinoa salads (sometimes if you mix in a bit of fresh veg and call it a casserole or something you can get it thru), roasted veg, cooked chicken... I will buy plain salad greens US-side and add my chicken or whatever to that sometimes too. Canned tuna works to add to a purchased salad in a pinch too. I never can keep track of who allows apples when so I don't even bother... that's what the breakfast bag/buffet is for
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Re: US/Canada border crossing and meal planning
Jaysus Christo!
What ever happened to the old Pilot's food groups?
Hamburgers, Donuts, Coffee and cigarettes.
all of which, US CBP is hunky dory with....
BBB
What ever happened to the old Pilot's food groups?
Hamburgers, Donuts, Coffee and cigarettes.
all of which, US CBP is hunky dory with....
BBB
"Almost anywhere, almost anytime...worldwide(ish)"
Re: US/Canada border crossing and meal planning
While on the topic of pairings in the US, wondering what people do with their smart phones to avoid roaming charges...shut them off, roaming plans etc ???
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Re: US/Canada border crossing and meal planning
My iPhone has a feature to disable Data Roaming under "Cellular". If your phone doesn't have this you can call your provider and have them to disable it from their end as well.
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Re: US/Canada border crossing and meal planning
Telus offers a pretty good cross border plan. Let's you use your minutes and data as if the border didn't even exist.
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Re: US/Canada border crossing and meal planning
you can take fruits and veggies over us border. declare it! Keep the stickers on it!!