Recipes
Trying to figure out what to make for dinner is hard enough when you are at home but the task can be a real challenge when camping. Here are some recipes, menus, tips, and help to make this necessary chore a little easier.
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A Collection of Soup Recipes
These can be back-of-the-fire-and-let-it-cook-all-day soup recipes, that only gets better the longer it cooks, or you can make soup recipes at home, put a single serving into a Ziplock bag, Freeze flat so it fits nicely in your cooler and defrost while in camp. Note: There soup recipes should make enough for four to six Read More >>
OMG – The dog has met up with a skunk!
It’s that time of year when we’ll have visits from feral skunks. Once the sun goes down, our dog begs to be let outside. This wouldn’t be a problem but you would think after being sprayed a couple of times, our dog would avoid repeating the stinky experience. Apparently, our dog thinks skunks are Read More >>
Twin Lakes’ Pork and Mushroom Recipe
The chefs on television show “Chopped” have nothing on me when it comes to developing a recipe from unknown items. I don’t think I’m unusual in that defrosting a freezer isn’t a favorite activity. Therefore, my motorhome’s freezer can tend to get deeply encased in ice before I defrost it. It is rather satisfying once Read More >>
Salt Springs Pear Butter
Across the road from the Ocala NF’s Salt Springs campground (located in central Florida) was a produce stand. Boy, do we love produce stands! We haven’t found a grocery store anywhere that can touch the delicious produce you can buy at a roadside produce stand and the Salt Springs’ stand was no exception. We got Read More >>
A Collection of Vegetable Recipes
Vegetables cooked over a campfire are the bestest vegetables but it took me a while to get good at making these vegetable recipes. This collection is the results of years making vegetables a favorite with my whole family. Whether wrapped in foil, laid directly on a grill, or tossed into a pot or skillet, even Read More >>
A Collection of Desserts Recipes
In our house, dinner isn’t over until dessert is served. The same goes for when camping. Traditional, the children were responsible for dessert when camping so most of the dessert recipes in this collection can be prepared by younger members of your camping adventure. Easy Pudding Serves 4 This is an excellent recipe for young Read More >>
Simple, quick and easy recipes
The truth is not all cookbook are created equal. This is especially true for cookbooks written for camping. I want super and very simple recipes when I go camping. I keep looking but find each one incomplete and disappointing. A few weeks ago I picked up a copy of The Ultimate RV Cookbook and it Read More >>
Recipes from Bye-gone Days
While visiting a Pike National Forest’s district office I came across a booklet titled “Pioneer Cooking and Recipes.” Always curious about the techniques, tips and treats of earlier homemakers, I started scan this booklet. I’ll admit it is doubtful I will every try some of the recipes . Indian Bean Bread and Venison Mincemeat being Read More >>
In the Kitchen for Novice Campers
This article was first published in 2010 but its tips and suggestions are still current. You got to eat but, like every other activities associated with camping, meal planning and preparation while camping can seem daunting to the novice camper. The secret is K.I.S.S. (keep it simple silly) and a well stocked kitchen. One thing Read More >>
Hot Soup for a Cold Day
Is there anything better than a bowl of hot homemade soup on a cold day? No matter were you are, at home or camping in national forest, cold weather calls for a bowl of hot homemade soup, thick with veggies, just as a day building snowmen calls for a mug of hot cocoa. I love this Read More >>
