Kitchen towels! Now why didn't I think of that? Doug has said he will invent a wine rack for us that will keep the glasses safe, but he doesn't have the time for it now so the kitchen towels will be a good temporary solution.
I keep hearing about those boxes o' wine. Maybe it's time to give it a try. Not that I have any problem with keeping the wine bottle from getting broken -- they're not around that long.
We have both kind of glasses. Keep the glass ones in the original box (4 pack)
Wine out of a Box!
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Kitchen towels! Now why didn't I think of that? Doug has said he will invent a wine rack for us that will keep the glasses safe, but he doesn't have the time for it now so the kitchen towels will be a good temporary solution.
I keep hearing about those boxes o' wine. Maybe it's time to give it a try. Not that I have any problem with keeping the wine bottle from getting broken -- they're not around that long.
About ten years ago, we hosted a group of Hungarian bankers (we've signed up to give hospitality to State Dept visitors) and to keep costs down, I ended up buying a box of merlot, which I kept in the kitchen and decanted into carafes. As it turned out, four of the six owned vineyards and actually knew a whole lot about wine. Midway through the evening, one of the women followed me into the kitchen and caught sight of the wine box. She called for the others and pretty soon the box had a crowd. The box was the most exciting part of the evening. They were so impressed, they called their schedule coordinator to ask if they could arrange a meeting with the company that developed the wine-bag-box technology!
They felt that the bag kept the wine fresher after opening. I'd think in a trailer it would also stop the wine from mixing with air when the trailer hits rough spots in the road. Since then, when folks poo poo wine in a box, I just smile and remember that the Hungarian wine experts thought it was better than a bottle!
Mary
PS--In Camping World, I saw some glass holders--essentially holes in soft foam (glasses would just sit in the holes snugly). These things were pretty expensive (like $20), but I don't think it would be terribly hard to DIY.
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Above the kitchen area I have two overhead cabinets. As you know they are not very large or deep.
I am putting in a second shelf about halfway up with 1/4" plywood using side shelf supports of 1x1". The left cabinet will have one all the way across. The right cabinet will have one 2/3's across with a ceiling mounted end. That will allow some taller glasses in that 1/3 section.
I use melamine plates that will stack on both levels as needed.
I have a CampingWorld knife rack that attaches to one of the base cabinet doors. (Liked it so much I put one in the house too.)
The pots are under the sink on the right side. Also installed a papertowel holder on one of the doors. The other door has a small waste basket that takes little white plastic bags.
I am interested in how others organize their kitchens!!
Have some of you used Industrial Velcro for the bottom of the 13" TV?
Thanks,
Steve
I would also like to know how others stow there kitchens. I have been reading Wally's book, but the information is a little dated.
Since Lori and I do not drink any "adult beverages" we should have a little more room to work with.
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We like to drink our wine out of real wine glasses. Plastic was OK went roughing it with a backpack. And before that glasses weren’t necessary. However, today things are different.
Since I like to make sawdust and do a little woodworking, I made a box that holds the glasses securely. For the top and base of the box, drill or cut out circles just the right size to fit the top and bottom of the each wine glass. One could use Styrofoam, but wood is organic and the IN thing nowadays.
Another item: You know how we all have old computers we can’t part with? Well, I gutted the inside of an old 1980s Macintosh computer case, and built compartments to hold my sprits. I guess that project qualifies as ergonomic recycling. Just boot it up, run the dynastic test and enjoy.
And it fits in the cabinet over the microwave.
Rodney,,, with the very tight and limited storage in my 16 foot bambi,,,also it has no oven,,, the rotisserie, toaster oven/broiler which i plug in at the dinette table works great. bakes, roasts,, and does a mean chicken, pork loin or small roast. you will be glad that you brought it along. it is stored in my under the bed storage container, which works out fine. large pots and pans go under too,,,, great fun,,, donna
funny how many of us drink box wine.
it's great stuff. i do also like to gather grape from local winos....i mean wineries' too, so i end up with a few bottles while traveling. the bottles fit nicely in the liquor cabinet that roadkingmoe has airstream build into the long trailers.... i put a cozy or sock over the bottles and interlace them with plastic gatorade jugs...no breaks so far.
the lexan goblets are great but i like glass too. since i'm short and stemless, i like to drink my wine from regular short water glasses like often served in bistros...these glasses are pretty bullet proof resturant style...duralex-lumarec, made in france is my favorite brand. i also have grown fond of sipping wine from a coffee mug (airsteam) whenever out of doors in a dry zone....
since i haul a gas grill in the truck the rotisseries seems redundant, but i do carry a large stainless pressure cooker.....this will do stews, spuds, roast, birds and so on quickly and makes better use of the lpgas. comes in handy boondocking when not grilling outdoors and also serves as a big pot...
We keep some of the perforated non-skid mats clean and use them to snake around glassware in drawers.
But box wine? Quelle horreur! I will bring bottles and all readers have a certain appreciation of items silver .... check out http://www.campmor.com, item #82068 -- only set you back $5.99 each. They are light, elegant, durable and need neither Walbernize nor Nuvite!
That makes three of us for Duralex. Our favorite glasses at home are the 6.5 oz and the 16 oz Picardie. Very classy, but a bit heavy to tow don't you think?
what can i say canoe stream....... mediocere minds think alike!!
the 'picardie style' is what i like too, i just couldn't locate a pic.
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2air'
Count me in the mediocre mind group! I've had picardie glasses for home for about 25 years now. Unfortunately, they are no longer available in the US. I ordered some for our AS from the UK. They cost me a lot more than I wanted to pay but if I wanted them I had no other choice. They are the classic European wine glass!
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