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