Category: Camping

Tips and ideas for cooking while you are camping

Making Fire-Starters That Will Get Your Campfire Started Quickly

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 …

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Making Campfire Breadsticks

An easy and fun way to cook bread over coals or a fire is making breadsticks with bread on a stick. They may be cooked while other food is cooking so that they are ready at the same time. The basic method uses dough rolled into a long thin rope that is wrapped around a …

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Five Ways to Start Charcoal Briquets without Charcoal Lighter

Charcoal briquets are one of the most common ways to cook outdoors. They are widely available and produce a cooking environment that is exceptional for grilling. Here are five ways to help you easily start charcoal briquet without adding charcoal lighter. Use instant light charcoal.  These briquets have been presoaked with lighter fluid (yes, this …

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What to Eat While Camping

I love to cook when I am camping!  Of course, I always like to cook outdoors, but especially when camping.  I usually cook right on the fire, but sometimes use a grill.  To make it easier, I try to bring foods that are easy to store and keep fresh.  If you are going to do …

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