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Last month, we asked you to share your favourite meals to cook while you’re travelling. Our lucky winner is Sarah Conway who says, “I love to cook up a batch of bacon and egg mu ns. Just chop up some bacon, onions, and a bit of tomato. Give them a quick fry in the pan. Then beat up about 6-8 eggs, mix everything together, and cook for about 20 minutes in mu n trays. They’re perfect for taking with you on walks, or for a nice little afternoon snack. Sometimes I’ll throw together a nice salad to go with them and call it lunch. Easy!” Here are some of the other tasty suggestions we received:

Nachos. Nice and easy and no need for cutlery.

Sandra Horton

Butterfl y chicken on the barbecue.

Ricky Brijs

We have lots of stir-fries when we travel in our caravan. All you need is some frozen mixed veges and your favourite meat. Quick and easy, and you can add a nice sauce or some herbs for extra fl avour.

Marissa Turner

It’s all about the barbecue! Lots of steak and salads, bacon and eggs for breakfast, and maybe some prawns if we’re feeling like something really special.

Bryanna and Jerry McDonald

If we’re going away for a few days, I’ll often cook up some casseroles at home before we leave. Then it’s just a matter of reheating and maybe cooking up some rice to go with it.

Pat Smith

For a tasty breakfast, saute some onions in a hot pan with your favourite herbs. Next add in some tinned tomatoes and your favourite type of

tinned beans (we just use baked beans). Once it’s nice and hot, crack in some eggs and then cover until the eggs are cooked. One pot, easy and yummy!

Jill Edwards

Gourmet pizza cooked on the barbecue.

Peter Davis

One-pot special ... hot, tasty chilli.

Manja Brinkman

Cook up a big pot of mince with onion and garlic. Chop up some lettuce and tomatoes, grate some cheese. Then put it all together in a tortilla. The kids love it and it’s cheap and easy.

Danni Ryland

Our travel treat is a nice piece of salmon cooked on the barbecue. Just add some herbs and lemon and a bit of oil, wrap in tin foil and then put on the hot grill for about 10 minutes. We have ours with a few steamed veges or salad – oh and a glass of wine of course!

Anja Gilland

Easy chicken curry! Chop up some boneless chicken thighs, throw into the pan with some onion and garlic. Then just add an instant curry sauce or a dash of curry paste and some coconut cream. I usually cook enough for lunch for the next day too.

Karen Patel

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ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

Spring is coming, and so is NZMCA’s celebration of the outdoor life. The October show is set to be the biggest ever – see you there!

The NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show takes over Mystery Creek next month – this time with even more on display. More motorhomes and caravans, more exhibitors now filling two pavilions and two marquees, and even more outside exhibitor sites … it’s bursting with improvements. Everything you love about the outdoor lifestyle will be at Mystery Creek in Hamilton on Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October.

Pack your comfy shoes because this show has grown. TrailLite is now in its own building on the eastern side of the main pavilion, and is jam-packed with all things TrailLite, motorhomes, campervans and so much more. This is also the new home of the popular TrailLite Theatre, which is fully booked with experts in their field. They’ll inspire you with eight full presentations each day. You’ll also find exhibitors along the lane next to the TrailLite Pavilion, so make sure you visit those.

If you’re looking for accessories, a huge range is on offer in the pavilion, outside and in the Accessories Marquee. This is where you’ll find all of your favourite products, new gadgets, incredible innovations, and fresh ideas to make your life on the road even better.

Planning a road trip? Off the Beaten Track Travel NZ Marquee is your next stop. This marquee is filled with regional tour organisations and operators with amazing ideas for cool stuff to do while you’re roadtripping around our beautiful country.

Event Manager Michele Connell is proud to see this show grow, after a challenging 2020. “We are pleased to see domestic travel continue to be on the increase, and our industry continuing to see a surge in business. After we had to postpone, but still have a great show last year, we are thrilled to be able to offer an even bigger and better experience for our visitors this year, with all your favourite brands represented and huge variety and choice for everyone attending over the three days.”

Walk Down Memory Lane has had a revamp, with a new name and new location. The all new ‘Retro Lane’ is on the Village Green, outside the double doors of the main pavilion. Beautifully refurbished

vintage caravans, cars and vans will be proudly displayed over the weekend, and their owners are looking forward to telling you about their work.

The Great Journeys of NZ Seat & Eat also has a new space, on the grass area opposite Retro Lane, as you exit the pavilion on the left. There will be a great variety of foodies on site to settle any hunger pains, as well as lots of additional seating, and our show musician to keep you entertained over lunch. Inside the pavilion, visit our all-new Cherry Tree Cafe for some lunchtime treats, along with NZMCA’s beautifully refurbished 1928 REO Speed Wagon. Take the time to stop and admire the artistry and workmanship while you’re enjoying the show.

PRIZES

As well as finding unbeatable deals, you can BE IN TO WIN while at the show. Look for your passport on the back of your show guide, and have fun finding the clues to be in to win $5000 worth of prizes.

PARK AND STAY

This show is the home of the largest Event Park and Stay in New Zealand, so come along and make a weekend of it. Stay on site for only $10 for all three days.

The biggest show in NZ and the home of your favourite Event Park & Stay, the NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show is not to be missed! The Dream is NOW!

the show, or they are available at the door. Save by purchasing your multi-day tickets for only $20 online or at the show ticket o ce.

Make sure this summer is the one you have always dreamed of. e time is now TICKETS for you to learn about what to buy, where Tickets are online now. The multi-day to go and how to get there. Join us at pass gives unlimited access over the Christchurch Arena for some great deals, three days for only $28. and support New Zealand travel and LOCATION AND HOURSbusiness.

Mystery Creek Events Centre, Gate 1, e team from MCD magazine will be at 125 Mystery Creek Road, Hamilton the show with a great subscription deal, so be sure to call by and say hello. Friday 15 October 9am–5pm e Dream is Now! See you at the NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Saturday 16 October 9am–5pm Show, Christchurch Arena, Christchurch. 

Sunday 17 October

9am–4pm Saturday 10 July 9am–5pm Visit nzmotorhomeshow.co.nz to Sunday 11 July 9am–4pm

find out more. Like us on Facebook/ motorhome show and join our Event

Park & Stay group. Visit nzmotorhomeshow.co.nz to nd out more.

SEPTEMBER SHOW: The next NZMCA show is at Hamilton and is set to be the biggest to date, with ALL the major brands exhibiting. It will be one of the largest Event Park & Stays in the country.

Friday 17–Sunday 19 September 2021, Mystery Creek, Hamilton.

Adventure starts here...

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