Camp Cooking and Culinary Arts

Boy Scout Dutch Oven

shane — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:14:43 +0000

I'm an Eagle Scout and remember very clearly taking the dutch oven on all the cookouts we went on (except hiking). It's a handy little device that makes delectable cobblers such as apple, cherry, peach, or even blueberry.

I'm older now and subscribe to the ultra-light backpacking method, but deep down inside I want to bring a dutch oven and cook up some great vittles with the oven. Anyone else just throw caution to the wind and lug the big dutch oven along in the BW?

Food Saver Vacuum Sealer Fun and Folly.

shane — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:57:45 +0000

The Food Saver device is a handy little tool for the habitual camper. With variable size bags you can vacuum pack just about anything food or otherwise. Here is a list of things I've tried and some that have failed.

Spagettie Makes a great, simple, meal.

sinker — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:59:56 +0000

Spagetti is easy and light weight to make. Before your trip pour the spagetti sauce on some plastic wrap and place in the dehydrator (or oven set on low with the door open). Let this dry until it is dry to the touch. Peel it from the plastic wrap and fold it until it fits in a zip lock bag. Bring spagetti noodles and parmesian cheese.

In camp just heat a small amount of water. Break your spagetti sauce into small peices and place in the hot water. It will reconstitue in a few minutes. Boil noodles, add sauce and parmesian and bingo.

Black Bear on Toast

shane — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:33:05 +0000

This is a simple breakfast that sticks to the ribs. My family has always called it "Black Bear on Toast", but really it's just Dried Beef gravy on toast.

Any way to keep eggs

leslie — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:12:34 +0000

I'd like to take eggs on my trip, but not sure if they will keep more than a day or so. Does anyone keep eggs (powered?) or some other way to have a nice breakfast 3-4 days into the trip?

Thanks ahead of time.

Dehydrator for great backcountry fun

shane — Sat, 05 May 2007 03:49:51 +0000

My wife and I just bought a new dehydrator and I am quite pleased with it. It's a Excalibur horizontal 9 tray. We really love it, we've made banana chips (much better than store bought), deer jerky, lots of other fruit. The dried potatoes even worked good.

Does anyone have a food dehydrating favorite food. We're looking for more things to dry and wondered if someone has a recommendation.

What good outdoor cooking books do you recommend?

spydor — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:36:20 +0000

I usually use a book called "The Supermarket Backpacker" for new ideas on what to cook while in the wild. What books do you reference for recipes on outdoor cooking?

Excellent Homemade Granola Bars Recipe

su — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:48:23 +0000

INGREDIENTS

2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup raisins (optional)
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Tortilla Pizzas

shane — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 04:04:41 +0000

Everytime we go to the BWCA we make tortilla pizzas. Pretty simple. Pizza sauce on a fried tortilla shell. Add mozzerella, pepperoni, and mushrooms. Serve hot and fresh.