Frying is a pain, no matter where you’re doing it. It uses a ton of oil (that you have to figure out how to dispose of), makes the house smell like a fast food restaurant, and encourages owning big uni-purpose machines to avoid too much hassle.
There are quite a few things worth being outside at night for during the fall and winter months. Halloween is a nighttime holiday. The Leonid meteor shower is in November.
It’s the beginning of Fall and the perfect time to go backpacking. This year I had the chance to take a couple backpacking trips and it got me really excited about going into the backcountry again.
Ever since I moved away from my best friend in Florida to go west, we’ve talked about meeting up in a cool place halfway between us for an adventure.
I recently purchased a dehydrator, and have been getting more daring in my recipes. Most people I’ve spoken to mainly use their dehydrators for camping recipes like jerky and dried fruits and vegetables.
We’ve been thinking a bit more simply lately when it comes to camping food. As much as it is possible and encouraged to create amazing gourmet meals from scratch in the backcountry, sometimes it’s just nice to have things ready already.
Take advantage of the sun this summer, and use it to make you a refreshing cocktail with sun tea. A hammock or picnic blanket works best for drinking this Sun Tea Cocktail
Beer Cheese Fondue is a fun recipe for camping with a group. Cheese fondue is quick and easy to make as well as clean up, and you can dip almost anything!
Chia pudding is the perfect lightweight, non-perishable superfood for backpacking. Mix chia seeds with water or milk to create a tapioca-like pudding, and then top with anything you’d put on your oatmeal.
Sesame soba noodle salad is the perfect ready-to-eat lunch for a day of fun in the outdoors. Make sesame soba noodle salad at home, and eat it hot or cold.