Serene wrote:
>
> We've probably had this thread several times, but what the hell.
> I'm getting ready to make a list of road snacks to take on our trip
> to San Diego, and I thought I'd post it here and ask y'all what you
> take, to get ideas. The trip down will take us most of the day,
> stopping in LA on the way, then going on to northern San Diego
> county; since we'll be having lunch in LA with friends, there's no
> need to worry about having too much "real food" along. On the way
> back up, however, I'll probably pack a cooler full of sandwiches or
> something.
>
> My required road-trip foods are barbecued corn nuts and
> sweetened-no-lemon iced tea; everything else is negotiable.
>
> Also:
>
> Trail mix (I make it myself by getting all the nuts and fruits I
> like from the bulk bins -- I dislike peanuts, so I don't like buying
> it pre-made)
>
> Apples and bananas
>
> Crackers
>
> I think I'll buy some kind of potted meat or something for James to
> have on crackers, but I know he'll really be jonesing for the
> rest-stop vending-machine sandwiches. I know, I know.
>
> Peanuts in the shell for James -- he loves them and they're good for
> his protein
>
> Bottled water, diet soda, and iced tea
>
> Serene

For road trips, I like to take dry cereal like Crispix and popcorn
(home-made, no microwaved stuff!). But, it sounds like you've got the
"to-go pantry" covered Oh, and maybe some V8?

Sky