Follow Us!
Archive for the ‘Cookware’ Category
Quick and Easy!
Usable, Durable, Easy-to-Clean!
Finding-out at the camp-site that your cookware will not provide the services needed is a real bummer. I’ve always been an advocate for thorough thought/preparation and if applied, not normally dully rewarded. Good camping cookware must be usable, durable, and easy-to-clean:
- It should be simple, uncomplicated, and easy-to-use under all kind of weather conditions. Ideally, it would be multi-purpose: silverware that doubles as a fork/spoon; or, a bowl that is shallow enough to also be used as a plate.
- Buying paper/plastic for each and every camping trip is not the solution. Purchasing something that is durable, last a life-time, and won’t be effected by the rigors of packing/unpacking and hard travel.
- Non-stick and easy-to-clean camping cookware is the way to go. No one likes spending an inordinate amount of time cleaning dishes when the fish are jumping. Plus, if you’re camping in the rough, there might be a limited amount of water.
“A sign of the Times” ?
The Best From Both Worlds!
Cooking frugally is not necessarily a sign of the times; however, using a grill is. More often than not, resorting to one is a deliberate choice and considered a popular/great-way to cook year-round:
Burgers: Form the patty gently, smashing the meat forces out the moisture (a no/no!).
- Sear burger on both sides, then move burger and cook with indirect heat until done;
- Use a meat thermometer to gauge when the meat is done. Ground beef should be cooked to have an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Chicken: Place pieces that need to cook longest on the grill first.
- Once browned, move to a cooler area of the grill for final cooking;
- Use the meat thermometer to determine when done;
- Chicken with bones should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170 degrees, while chicken without bones only to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Using a cooking grill and other camping cookware are ideal for both the campsite and backyard cooking activities. However, caution must be exercised to insure exhaust fumes/smoke are disposed of properly and does not unwantedly contaminate the area, personal clothing, or indoor furnishings.
Hot Spicey Apple Cider!
An Invigorating Drink!
Here in the North Country, Ice fishing is big, “almost a way of life”; therefore, with many, it’s a favorite pastime during our cold wintry months. Normally, before going we’ll prepare several thermos bottles of hot spiced Apple Cider (suggest 1-thermos per person). It has proven to be extremely popular with the kids. The following recipe will prepare 6, 1-cup servings:
Ingredients:
- 6 – cups of apple cider;
- ½ – teaspoon whole cloves;
- ¼ – teaspoon ground nut meg;
- 3 – Cinnamon sticks.
Directions:
- Bring ingredients to a boil in a sauce pan and let simmer for 10 minutes;
- Strain if desired and place in thermos bottles.
Cookware
Outdoor Cooking!
Have you ever noticed how much better food tastes when cooked outdoors and over an open flame? I do remember waking-up to the smell of Grand-dad’s eggs, bacon, hash-browns, and special blueberry pancakes – Oh, but what a breakfast!
Unlike 40 years ago, camping cookware today is light and durable. It makes food preparation less objectionable and almost enjoyable. The clean-up is easy, quick and a real “snap”…
Most Commented