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