| For some campers, camp cooking is one of the most | | | | amenities that you need. |
| exciting activities in a camping vacation. The thrill of | | | | Tip Number 6: Bring extra matches and keep them dry |
| putting up a menu of different sumptuous meals, of | | | | by putting in waterproof containers like film canisters. |
| putting together ingredients, of smelling the sweet | | | | These canisters are also great as containers for salt |
| aroma of meat, seasonings and vegetables, and of | | | | and pepper. |
| seeing the satisfied look on your family after feasting | | | | Tip Number 7: Be flexible in your menu. Don't wail or |
| on the dinner you prepare can really ignite your | | | | send your family to the next town to get you a green |
| excitement. | | | | onion for your dish. Improvise or use an alternative |
| No matter how exciting, it is important to stress that | | | | ingredient that can be found within the perimeters of |
| camp cooking is more complicated than regular home | | | | your campsite. |
| cooking. Aside from the fact that you can't bring your | | | | Tip Number 8: Bring small amounts of seasonings, |
| entire kitchen with you to the camp and that if you | | | | condiments, and other food supplies to save packing |
| forgot a type of ingredient, there is no convenience | | | | space. Instead of bringing the huge bottle of ketchup, |
| store you can easily buy a rosemary or thyme, it also | | | | just bring sachets or transfer an amount enough for |
| entails a lot more effort and hard work to ensure that | | | | the whole family in a smaller container. |
| you have a successful camp cooking experience. | | | | Tip Number 9: It is better to use block ice in your ice |
| Here are some useful tips for more fun cooking time: | | | | chest because it lasts much longer than cube or tube |
| Tip Number 1: Write down a menu of all the dishes you | | | | ice. |
| intend to cook in the camping trip. It is better to opt for | | | | Tip Number 10: Rub the bottoms of pots and pans with |
| simple dishes that wouldn't take your entire day | | | | dishwashing soap before cooking. This will make |
| preparing. From this menu, create a checklist of the | | | | cleaning time afterwards easier. |
| ingredients, cookware and utensils you need to bring to | | | | Tip Number 11: Pocket knives come in handy during |
| ensure that you don't forget anything. | | | | camp cooking. Use those that have locking features to |
| Tip Number 2: Prepare ingredients at home. Measure | | | | avoid accidental folding of the blade when you cut up |
| them and put them in resealable plastic bags with | | | | meat or slice a loaf of bread. |
| labels so that you don't spend all day cooking. | | | | Tip Number 12: Never leave food outside your tent to |
| Remember, there are still other activities to do. | | | | prevent attracting bears or other animals. |
| Tip Number 3: Half-cook meat, poultry of fish at home. | | | | Tip Number 13: Don't forget to bring a heavy duty |
| This will save cooking time as well as fuel for the | | | | aluminum foil and a couple of ziplock bags. They don't |
| stove. Place them in plastic containers and then freeze | | | | take up much space and have a wide variety of uses. |
| in the cooler. What's also great about this is that | | | | Tip Number 14: Cover pots and pans during cooking so |
| pre-cooked meat last longer than raw meat. | | | | the meals will get done faster and to save fuel. This |
| Tip Number 4: Rely on dependable camping stoves. | | | | will also keep unwanted insects out of your food. |
| You don't want your grand cooking endeavor be | | | | Tip Number 15: Apply a little cooking oil on your camp |
| ruined by a stove that wouldn't lit up. It is better to opt | | | | grill so that food will not stick on it. |
| for trusted brands like Coleman for your camping | | | | We know that you know your way around cooking |
| stoves. | | | | but you'll surely find these cooking tips helpful and |
| Tip Number 5: Don't forget to bring a grate if you plan | | | | amazing. |
| to grill. Don't assume that the camp site will have all the | | | | |