Here's something wild: A cooking tip! ;-) If you pan-fry something of which you're not sure if it's too thick and it may end half-cooked in the middle, just pop a lid over the pan - anything that stops the hot air from inside of the pan escaping will do (pot lids and ikea-plates are tested here, though for the latter you'll want gloves). That way you get a kind of oven-effect and your pancake would have been properly done for sure.
Top tip for the classic beans on toast, chop a fresh tomato and add to beans before heating, this improves flavour by 100%. Try it you will be surprised.
Just an FYI: most American homes and ANY American restaurant with pancakes on the menu would have served butter to spread on them first before pouring the syrup.
A mighty big thank you from my husband Alwyn...it's Pancake Day and I would have forgotten if not for showing this. You were very tidy making yours btw which I guess created a saving on the water for washing up...very clever. Some of those vehicles were ridiculously big. Very interesting to see what others have done with their space.
The pancake batter should be lumpy. If you stirred it so much that it's smooth, the resulting pancake will be tough. Also, the traditional way of determining the proper temperature of the griddle is to sprinkle water on the surface - water should sizzle and roll around on the surface.
Great vlog, thank you for taking us along! If you'll accept a couple pancake tips from an American, yes thin your batter, and use less oil. In a non-stick pan, or properly seasoned cast iron, if you drizzle some oil in and then wipe it out gently with a paper towel, what's left is plenty, and makes for much more even browning of the pancake. When you need more oil, just re-wipe the pan with your oiled paper towel.
As an American, let me say that you can get pancakes of all descriptions here. I'd have thinned those out a great deal (not quite a crèpe but at least half of what you showed us). For one thing, it makes for a more golden pancake because it bubbles much sooner. Another tip: add a bit of cinnamon to almost any boxed/bagged mix to freshen the taste! I enjoyed the show. Thank you!
David, youmay (or may not) recall from the Canal Boating channel that I am an ex-pat Brit now living in Texas. My wife and I have this summer just finished restoring a 1995 Starcraft popup camper. She is off at her ladies clubs events (is a member of a ladies only camper group called "sisters on the fly") so your remark about anything bigger than a van being huge, rings very true for me. One of those Motor Coach homes (we call them Class "A" coaches) will do nicely for me but at $150,000+ and up to the sky is the limit for one new, are a bit on the expensive side for me.
You did fine on the pancake. 😍 Loved seeing the diverse range of campers. It’s such a popular thing these days. Here in America they are everywhere. Looks like the same there.
What a great event! Wish I’d been there. Thanks for the look around. Despite the huge area and number of campers, you did a good job of giving us a feel for the event. Happy Trails
Love your van videos, because they always remind me just how awful living in a van is😂 I have a day van, which is great for the odd picnic, but there are plenty of restaurants and hotels for the living bit😉
Excellent roundup. Shame the pancake not up to your usual standard. Very impressed with the sheer variety and number of different vans. The show seems mandatory for any camper van enthusiast
You need a chef old chap, before you succumb to malnutrition! Well done though, first try at a pancake. Great post as usual, loved the smoke alarm mitigation. Cheers.
Nice vlog David. That looked like a lot of ground to cover. For your pancakes, add three tablespoons or soup spoons of dark ale to the mix. It will give you a bit thinner mix which will spread thinner in the pan and add a sponge cake texture to the cake. The dark ale adds a bit of caramel flavor. Have a great week.
I do enjoy your approach to these vlogs. Love seeing you trying to be calm when it looks like the pancake was looking like it might be heading unceremoniously to the door.
David, that was a truly, delightful video, thanks. You had me at " Michelin starred sausage roll and beans" cooked in a ridge monkey , sounds perfect. 😆😂.
Bagsen: I had a stack of pancakes when I was in Maryland US, smothered with sickly syrup, I thought they were pretty disgusting, and my American friend could not believe I didn't like them !!
More water makes thinner pancakes. Looks like an excellent show, with lots of variety. Those roof top tents certainly keep the crocodiles and most of the snakes out. Thanks for the video David.
A very nice experience, not glutted with crowds of people. Previous to this, the only thing I knew about Brit camping was as presented by Clarkson, May and Hammond. Americans are not concerned about the taste or texture of pancakes, but rather the size of the hotcakes. Supersize 'em, thank you.
Thanks for the invite to see what you saw and also enjoying your culinary expertise as if we were actually there. That small skillet was indeed small and usually the first pancake is thrown away or given to the dog since it isn't at it's best...but you ate it! Always a pleasure to hear from you and look forward to more!
Your foray into making American-style pancakes proved to be the most riveting part of the outing, at least in my mind. YES, your pancake looked EXACTLY as high as it should be. Late in life, I learned that pancakes are baked more than pan-fried. Lower heat and longer stovetop time work a treat. If you really want a crepe to roll up with some filling, thinner mix (and maybe even a different batter recipe) will be needed. Americans often put a pat of good butter on the hot cake along with the syrup. I sometimes coarsely grate a raw apple into the batter for easing my conscience by adding nutrition.😊
David I think you as a teller of tales is much more your style then just traversing the British Canal system. I am not saying those excursions and the assorted commentary was not good but your new focus seems to be more to your liking. I finally jumped into the 21st century and soon will be following you on Instagram. My ancient analog 1 g phone bit the dust and I have upgraded to a digital version.
Good to see you are well, David. And your pancake came out fairly well. I must confess I spent a few moments criticizing your lack of patience. After all they were American pancakes.
interesting vans and luncheon. i am guessing you shudder at the thought of instant mash, but idahoan is definitely good and would make for a valuable addition to the sausage roll/beans combo. cheers for the vid!
Love seeing the variety and creativity of the camper vans in the UK. It's a market that really lags behind in the US. We mainly see the much larger RVs or large trailers towed behind pickup trucks.
Lovely David thankyou. Bit more practice on the pancakes i think. I did like the look of the good sized Sausage roll with beans, very nice. Best wishes
In the US the Campers are classed A, B, and C Class A is that large Coach with the slide-outs, they run upwards from $200,000 (there is a TV show about just those sort of vehicles built for Musicians and retired millionaires who get seasick.) Class B is like yours; a van fitted out as a camper. Class C is a Cab and Chassis, with what you would call a caravan fitted to the frame to make a single vehicle. (it sounds awful but it makes for a roomy camper and maintains a good maneuverability)
I loved the unique ones, some real passion put into not only the interior but the exterior as well. If only I had a C licence to drive something a little bigger.
Hi David. I loved the title of this video. I am a guitarist, and ardent Stratocaster player. Love all your videos, on this channel and the boat channel. One day we will get to England and perhaps find where you are. Love to meet you sometime.
Another interesting video, David. I had to smile at the wording on the front of the converted horsebox at 2:27 in. My sense of Humour. 😅 PS. It was good to meet you, albeit only briefly, at the Stratford show 🙂 (You got a bit concerned when I popped by your camper to say how disappointed I was in your video in which you had promised we would fall asleep watching as it was so boring and I never did 😒 fortunately you did get the dry humour we English seem to have ☺). Love both channels 😃
Pancakes looked awesome adding 1egg really help texture and a pinch of salt helps some would add just bit of sugar too!!! Also put a pat of butter on the flapjack befote you pour the syrup on!Sausage roll and beans fine cuisine..fit for royalty..The bus was nice but missing all the flowers and peace signs that I remember..🌷💐💮🌸🏵🌺🇺🇸🚒✌Thanks David..
Nice 1 David, Some nice campervan and stuff there. One of the best things I've seen, an the person musta been a Star trek Original Series fan, Its a Landrover Jim but not as you know it, although thats in the song too. Thanks m8, I enjoyed that, you and yours stay safe and well.
A fantastic variety of RVs Dave. I didnt see any sports RVs though. What are they you may ask....? Ours is a transit diesel with very light components...foam instead of wood. great mileage and easily passes BMWs and Porsches....Ok may be not many of those but it isnt in the way on the highway like a lot of other RVs. our diesel heater noise issue has been minimized with a queen size mattress between it and us...still working on the 'foam board' housing for it though as it is still slightly audible.
The pancake premixed formulas are absolute rubbish! As an American I can state this with certainty! I had the great fortune to grow up without the premix formulas. Loved seeing All the various types of vehicles available! Thank you David!
There was due to be 50+ American RVs to look around but the organisers decided to cancel them just a week or 2 before the event…….. I was thinking my self-built Lithium battery system in my RV may have been of interest but clearly the organisers knew best……..
Here's something wild: A cooking tip! ;-)
If you pan-fry something of which you're not sure if it's too thick and it may end half-cooked in the middle, just pop a lid over the pan - anything that stops the hot air from inside of the pan escaping will do (pot lids and ikea-plates are tested here, though for the latter you'll want gloves). That way you get a kind of oven-effect and your pancake would have been properly done for sure.
Top tip for the classic beans on toast, chop a fresh tomato and add to beans before heating, this improves
flavour by 100%. Try it you will be surprised.
You make everything interesting, even eating breakfast. Always my favorite guy.
The first pancake is the test pancake. It gives you an idea whether the heat or mix needs to be adjusted.
Verily, it has to be said: Proper vantastic. Thanks David
Looks like a fun time. You kill me with your “bachelor” cooking skills lol…
those freebie shower caps which are left in the hotel bathroom are perfect for covering over a smoke detector for those smokey toasty times.
xx
Just an FYI: most American homes and ANY American restaurant with pancakes on the menu would have served butter to spread on them first before pouring the syrup.
Butter and syrup?!
@@Vandemonium Yup, that's the concept. Tested and proven repeatedly through the generations! 😉
@@Vandemonium Follow-up: this is a Japanese TH-camr on a ferry trip there. th-cam.com/video/DxADiUV8D_M/w-d-xo.html
A mighty big thank you from my husband Alwyn...it's Pancake Day and I would have forgotten if not for showing this. You were very tidy making yours btw which I guess created a saving on the water for washing up...very clever. Some of those vehicles were ridiculously big. Very interesting to see what others have done with their space.
It is indeed and I have just consumed a large number of (restaurant, not home made) pancakes topped with syrup and strawberries!
@@Vandemonium that sounds wonderful! Enjoy your evening.
For American style pancakes, you may want to use a larger pan, lower heat, and for best results.....have an American make them for you....LOL :-)
Yeah, I only have that small pan in the van
The pancake batter should be lumpy. If you stirred it so much that it's smooth, the resulting pancake will be tough. Also, the traditional way of determining the proper temperature of the griddle is to sprinkle water on the surface - water should sizzle and roll around on the surface.
@@Vandemonium you could have used your Ridge monkey and had a square pancake. Flipping it would have been really easy!
I recommend melting butter before adding the syrup. Makes any style pancake better. 🤪
That sausage roll looks amazing. Wish we had those in the US.
Great vlog, thank you for taking us along!
If you'll accept a couple pancake tips from an American, yes thin your batter, and use less oil. In a non-stick pan, or properly seasoned cast iron, if you drizzle some oil in and then wipe it out gently with a paper towel, what's left is plenty, and makes for much more even browning of the pancake. When you need more oil, just re-wipe the pan with your oiled paper towel.
Awww. Great David.... you make me want to have pancakes!.. Great show as well.. Cheers
As an American, let me say that you can get pancakes of all descriptions here. I'd have thinned those out a great deal (not quite a crèpe but at least half of what you showed us). For one thing, it makes for a more golden pancake because it bubbles much sooner. Another tip: add a bit of cinnamon to almost any boxed/bagged mix to freshen the taste! I enjoyed the show. Thank you!
Pancakes were reminiscent of your scones on your narrowboat🤣
Well done David!!.....thank you for taking us along!!!
I watch your videos because you make them interesting, and your cooking has me on the edge of my seat :)
David, youmay (or may not) recall from the Canal Boating channel that I am an ex-pat Brit now living in Texas. My wife and I have this summer just finished restoring a 1995 Starcraft popup camper. She is off at her ladies clubs events (is a member of a ladies only camper group called "sisters on the fly") so your remark about anything bigger than a van being huge, rings very true for me.
One of those Motor Coach homes (we call them Class "A" coaches) will do nicely for me but at $150,000+ and up to the sky is the limit for one new, are a bit on the expensive side for me.
You did fine on the pancake. 😍 Loved seeing the diverse range of campers. It’s such a popular thing these days. Here in America they are everywhere. Looks like the same there.
Yay, been waiting for this one. It was great having you at the show. Thanks for sharing the video David.
It’s a brave man who , at your age is willing to film his absolute lack of cooking knowledge. Good on you.
2:30 - I especially liked this one.
Thank you for this.
☮
So jelly! I want that school bys with.the Detroit Diesel engine. That thing will out last me XD
You cracked me up when you described the tower of items you used, to help stop the smoke alarm from going off. Throughly entertaining as ever.
From past memories (you did have help & tools) your scones were a success. Alas live & learn. PS good guess on the thickness concern.
What a great event!
Wish I’d been there.
Thanks for the look around.
Despite the huge area and number of campers, you did a good job of giving us a feel for the event.
Happy Trails
That’s one nutty show- quite a mix of vehicles. Loved seeing the silver airstream- those were popular back in my day. Good stuff-Thanks Dave!
Lots of great shapes and colours and sizes. Think we had rain everywhere but was nice to see it clearing up. Thank you very interesting.
Love your van videos, because they always remind me just how awful living in a van is😂 I have a day van, which is great for the odd picnic, but there are plenty of restaurants and hotels for the living bit😉
That Airstream camper was breath taking
It was lovely, wasn’t it?!
Excellent roundup. Shame the pancake not up to your usual standard. Very impressed with the sheer variety and number of different vans. The show seems mandatory for any camper van enthusiast
I must admit I'm still happily watching your videos. Thought I wouldn't if you were done cruising, but this was fun. Must be YOU I liked after all!
😀
You need a chef old chap, before you succumb to malnutrition! Well done though, first try at a pancake. Great post as usual, loved the smoke alarm mitigation. Cheers.
I've lasted 53 years so far!! 🤣
Great to see you again David we really look forward to your videos. Vantastic
Nice vlog David. That looked like a lot of ground to cover. For your pancakes, add three tablespoons or soup spoons of dark ale to the mix. It will give you a bit thinner mix which will spread thinner in the pan and add a sponge cake texture to the cake. The dark ale adds a bit of caramel flavor. Have a great week.
Some magnificent vans and predictably, some were camper than others!
I do enjoy your approach to these vlogs. Love seeing you trying to be calm when it looks like the pancake was looking like it might be heading unceremoniously to the door.
Can I say , your evening meal was, a pork wellington with haricot beans in a tomatoe Jue , much posher for your evening meal.
Hahaha excellent!
David, that was a truly, delightful video, thanks. You had me at " Michelin starred sausage roll and beans" cooked in a ridge monkey , sounds perfect. 😆😂.
Gotta go full American on the pancakes and double stack them with butter between and on top then topped with a healthy amount of syrup.
Bagsen: I had a stack of pancakes when I was in Maryland US, smothered with sickly syrup, I thought they were pretty disgusting, and my American friend could not believe I didn't like them !!
Great seeing another video from you David - a good one as ever!
Talk about variety!! Very cool to see 👍👍
I love those yellow smeg fridges so much ugh
Absolutely splendid! Thank you!
Enjoyed that David, some lovely vans, buses and campers there.
Thanks.
More water makes thinner pancakes. Looks like an excellent show, with lots of variety. Those roof top tents certainly keep the crocodiles and most of the snakes out. Thanks for the video David.
A very nice experience, not glutted with crowds of people. Previous to this, the only thing I knew about Brit camping was as presented by Clarkson, May and Hammond. Americans are not concerned about the taste or texture of pancakes, but rather the size of the hotcakes. Supersize 'em, thank you.
Thanks for the invite to see what you saw and also enjoying your culinary expertise as if we were actually there. That small skillet was indeed small and usually the first pancake is thrown away or given to the dog since it isn't at it's best...but you ate it! Always a pleasure to hear from you and look forward to more!
Thanks for continuing to post on one channel or the other. I always enjoy your videos.
looks like preppers paradise
Pretty much
The zombie apocalypse VW is not nearly armored enough they'll never make it through a food motivated horde :P
Your foray into making American-style pancakes proved to be the most riveting part of the outing, at least in my mind. YES, your pancake looked EXACTLY as high as it should be. Late in life, I learned that pancakes are baked more than pan-fried. Lower heat and longer stovetop time work a treat. If you really want a crepe to roll up with some filling, thinner mix (and maybe even a different batter recipe) will be needed. Americans often put a pat of good butter on the hot cake along with the syrup. I sometimes coarsely grate a raw apple into the batter for easing my conscience by adding nutrition.😊
David I think you as a teller of tales is much more your style then just traversing the British Canal system. I am not saying those excursions and the assorted commentary was not good but your new focus seems to be more to your liking. I finally jumped into the 21st century and soon will be following you on Instagram. My ancient analog 1 g phone bit the dust and I have upgraded to a digital version.
That looked like perfect toast to me!
Great meeting up with you at the show all the best and will look out for you on the cut 👍
As a bona fide American I can say the pancakes looked wonderful. They were fluffy and golden brown.
Good to see you are well, David. And your pancake came out fairly well. I must confess I spent a few moments criticizing your lack of patience. After all they were American pancakes.
The Burning Man of the West Midlands!
Never would have thought that camper vans were so popular and diverse. Thanks for the insight.
Great vlog. I note we have the same crockery. Always look forward to your vlogs whether on land or water. Thank you again.
Thank you for the video. Pancakes looked yummy. I think I may book tickets for next year. Take care Gill
interesting vans and luncheon. i am guessing you shudder at the thought of instant mash, but idahoan is definitely good and would make for a valuable addition to the sausage roll/beans combo. cheers for the vid!
I don't mind instant mash!
good vid dave of the show you went to good campers at the show keep up the good vid on your channel thanks lee
Thanks 👍
Love seeing the variety and creativity of the camper vans in the UK. It's a market that really lags behind in the US. We mainly see the much larger RVs or large trailers towed behind pickup trucks.
Got to love the VW s , owning three now I'm a particular fan ! Great Vlog
This did make me chuckle. Thanks.
great and fascinating vid! pancake looked good, bit thick but it wasnt crape! 😂😂😂
Lovely David thankyou. Bit more practice on the pancakes i think. I did like the look of the good sized Sausage roll with beans, very nice. Best wishes
In the US the Campers are classed A, B, and C
Class A is that large Coach with the slide-outs, they run upwards from $200,000 (there is a TV show about just those sort of vehicles built for Musicians and retired millionaires who get seasick.)
Class B is like yours; a van fitted out as a camper.
Class C is a Cab and Chassis, with what you would call a caravan fitted to the frame to make a single vehicle. (it sounds awful but it makes for a roomy camper and maintains a good maneuverability)
love the coachbiult motorhomes i am a massive fan of coach biult vans
Looks like you had a good time David it’s good to see you out and about
Thank you for sharing. Hopefully all the jist about cooking will make you smile. I think you did just fine.
It may be time for a 'David Cooks' spin-off channel based on all the food related comments.
I loved the unique ones, some real passion put into not only the interior but the exterior as well. If only I had a C licence to drive something a little bigger.
Hi David. I loved the title of this video. I am a guitarist, and ardent Stratocaster player. Love all your videos, on this channel and the boat channel. One day we will get to England and perhaps find where you are. Love to meet you sometime.
Another interesting video, David. I had to smile at the wording on the front of the converted horsebox at 2:27 in. My sense of Humour. 😅 PS. It was good to meet you, albeit only briefly, at the Stratford show 🙂
(You got a bit concerned when I popped by your camper to say how disappointed I was in your video in which you had promised we would fall asleep watching as it was so boring and I never did 😒 fortunately you did get the dry humour we English seem to have ☺). Love both channels 😃
Your attempt to make pancakes was hillarious lol no offense
Love your show
Good Video. Too bad you didn’t have more footage of Queenie. As a model railroader I would love to have a camper shaped like a NA Caboose!
Pancakes looked awesome adding 1egg really help texture and a pinch of salt helps some would add just bit of sugar too!!! Also put a pat of butter on the flapjack befote you pour the syrup on!Sausage roll and beans fine cuisine..fit for royalty..The bus was nice but missing all the flowers and peace signs that I remember..🌷💐💮🌸🏵🌺🇺🇸🚒✌Thanks David..
Bah, they’re supposed to be “ready mix” with nothing extra needed but clearly not! 😂
@@Vandemonium no they are not...unfortunatly...☹
13:40, 'Queenie'.. I'm sure George Clark - the amazing spaces guy, did a programme on that very vehicle...! 😮
I thought it looked vaguely familiar
I need to get organised and find out when these events are on and where they are held. Great video, thanks. ilona
Nice 1 David, Some nice campervan and stuff there. One of the best things I've seen, an the person musta been a Star trek Original Series fan, Its a Landrover Jim but not as you know it, although thats in the song too. Thanks m8, I enjoyed that, you and yours stay safe and well.
A fantastic variety of RVs Dave. I didnt see any sports RVs though. What are they you may ask....?
Ours is a transit diesel with very light components...foam instead of wood. great mileage and easily passes BMWs and Porsches....Ok may be not many of those but it isnt in the way on the highway like a lot of other RVs.
our diesel heater noise issue has been minimized with a queen size mattress between it and us...still working on the 'foam board' housing for it though as it is still slightly audible.
Early crew! Great to see you!
Hello!
Excellent pancake work.
I believe Michelin stars are awarded for some measures of subjective quality and taste, not how closely the food resembles an actual Michelin product.
😂
The pancake was definitely too thick.
The pancake premixed formulas are absolute rubbish! As an American I can state this with certainty! I had the great fortune to grow up without the premix formulas. Loved seeing All the various types of vehicles available! Thank you David!
Pleasantville!
Your pancake ability is better than your bread making.
thank you
There was due to be 50+ American RVs to look around but the organisers decided to cancel them just a week or 2 before the event……..
I was thinking my self-built Lithium battery system in my RV may have been of interest but clearly the organisers knew best……..
Oh, that's a huge shame :-(
Excellent vlog. Love your sense of humor.
Thanks so much!
For anyone watching from outside the UK. 30 seconds *is not* all you need for a nice cuppa. 2 mins minimum. #TeaTips.
I assure you it’s not, provided the water is boiling and the teabag stirred well.
I think it depends very much on the type of tea that you use.
Quick tip: you can improve your baked beans with a little sprinkle of curry power. Delice…
Not for me, I hate curry!
Pick up trucks? They are Utes mate!
Haha I’m guessing you’re “down under”!
@@Vandemonium spot on! 🇦🇺
Ha, i like the play on Sons of Anarchy on that one van
Typical Man.... The instructions say "A cupful" so he puts in TWO....🤣🤣
Your dinner; fit for Champions that !
Congrats for not dumping the batter onto the burner, and ridge monkey is an interesting name for that other pan.
It’s a brand name, they make lots of other things too I think but for some reason all the campervan channels just refer to that pan as “a RidgeMonkey”
Baked beans and a sausage roll both hot off the stove??? You lie in a sinful bed of luxury sir
Try blueberries, raspberries or even applesauce in your pancake mix for a bit of extra pizzazz. Another thought is chocolate spread on top.