Category Archives: Camping

Tips and ideas for cooking while you are camping

Three Great Campfire Grills

May 14, 2010
One thing I really enjoy doing is cooking right over a campfire. Whether it is while I am camping, or just in my backyard, it's a lot of fun to cook right over the fire! While I often use a dutch oven for such cooking, I also enjoy cooking over the fire using a grill. [...]

Ziplock Bag Omelet

January 9, 2008
Here's another use for zip-lock bags, and it is has the added benefit that it will save you from cleaning pots and pans after breakfast (or another other meal, for that matter). First of all, get a large pot of water boiling on the stove. Make sure that you have one quart size freezer zip-lock [...]

Pudgie Pie Reuben Sandwiches

April 17, 2007
Grease a warm pie iron with butter. Lay a piece of rye bread on both sides of the iron. Use deli sliced corn beef and top with a spoonful of sauerkraut and a slice of swiss cheese. Place in fire, turning occasionally until bread is browned. 

Nine Ways to use Zip-lock Bags to Make Outdoor Cooking Easier

January 10, 2007
Zip-lock bags are extremely helpful when cooking outdoors.  They come in a variety of sizes from 1 pint to 2 gallons.  There is no need to buy expensive ones for most uses.  You should be able to find off-brands at grocery stores, discount stores, or dollar stores.  Here are some ideas and tips for using [...]

Making Fire-Starters That Will Get Your Campfire Started Quickly

August 10, 2006
When camping, fire-starters can be a great way to help get that fire going quickly and easily.  It will help you get food going faster, get warmer, and will help when the wood is damp or wet.  Here are tips and ideas for making fire-starters.  Most of these will burn for quite some time, making [...]