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A Camper's Dozen: 13 Tips To Successful Meals In Camp (Part 2)


  • Campfire: For me, there's nothing more comforting than sitting around a crackling fire while I read one of my favorite books. Camping without a campfire is like a day without food. It refreshes the soul after a vigorous day of camping. Mike Bentley and his family rely on the campfire, as I do. Bentley cooks many of their meals on an old barbecue grill that's suspended from a homemade iron tripod. When the Bentley's want a quick meal in camp, they "prepare the food at home and simply throw them on the tripod ... at the campsite."

  • Re-supply: Re-supply takes many forms. For trips up to a week, you can pack all your food into one or two ice chests and a couple boxes. So unless one of the kids spills the salad dressing onto the ground or ice cream treats are in order, you won't need to visit the local general store. On longer trips, you'll need to think about replenishing your food supply along the way.

  • Don't feed the animals: The best defense against wild animals is to keep food in a safe place so they can't raid your cache and ruin your vacation. In bear country, this means placing all of your food in your vehicle each night and covering it with a blanket or tarp. Black bears can identify ice chests, grocery bags and cardboard boxes as potential food sources. Boilard advises: "No food in the tents. Period. The food box and coolers spend the nights in the van."

  • Cook wonderful meals: Try one or two new dishes each trip. It's fun, and it'll expand your culinary repertoire. If you family loves chicken, serve it roasted in a Dutch oven with new potatoes, carrots and zucchini. As you lift the oven lid, the sweet scent of rosemary will bring the family running to the table. Popular magazines are full of fresh ideas. This month, for example, Sunset features a "Simple summer supper." Grilled plum-marinated lamb and thyme-grilled asparagus sound appetizing. And "Watermelon weather" suggests new ways to serve one of America's favorite summer treats.

    • Well, the title says there will be 13 tips to cooking great camp meals. Here it is: Enjoy your meals in the outdoors. Now that you're settled in and have cooked an elegant meal for your family, it's time to savor the food and the mountain air. Spread a nice table cloth, light a few

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