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Campfire Cookbook
Whether you are a weekend camper of a long distance hiker, The Campfire Cookbook is the ultimate practical guide to taking off, packing light and eating well. It shows you how to create a functioning outdoor 'kitchen', even in a downpour, and advises when and what to enjoy from the wild, from gathering fresh water or wild mushrooms, to lighting a safe and welcoming campfire. This book won't recommend a Spartan diet, or reliance on packaged freeze-dried meals every day of your trip. There is practical detail on cooking stoves and utensils, lightweight equipment and over 70 interesting and varied recipes, including those you can pre-prepare at home, for robust meals that you will truly want to cook in the great outdoors. lemon juice, ginger and garlic are worth many times their weight, why dried fruits and nuts make the most potent nutritious meal to keep you going, learn how to plan meals for large or small gatherings, long or short trips, how to build fires with minimum impact to the environment, and how best to pack up and clean up when you leave. This colourfully illustrated guide is an evocative yet essential book for any adventurer - pack lightly, tread carefully and eat heartily.
144 pages, Paperback
First published February 18, 2005
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July 21, 2015
I have been a Boy scout for almost 25 years, and I have been on numerous camping trips and treks into the wild. I found this book to be a pretty comprehensive guide to not only cooking and eating well in the wilderness, but also camping in general. Packed with over 80 recipes, including tips for food prep at home and at the campsite, as well as tips for organizing your outdoor kitchen. The publishers note said that when this book is released it will be enclosed in a zipper case to protect the book.
In the intro section and first chapter we are given an overview of some of the advantages of spending the day (or week) hiking, camping, and cooking in the outdoors. There is a helpful section on proper camping etiquette, emergency tips, details about "leave no trace", weather forecasting, and a short lesson on proper nutrition and energy demands. The food planning section is pretty comprehensive, from types of food to prepare and take, dehydrating, food safety, and more.
Chapter two is all about the campsite kitchen, but it also explains general tips for camping such as picking out your campsite, where to pitch your tent, and where to set-up your kitchen. Different cooking methods are discussed, like open fires, stone fires, different types of stoves and gas sources, and dutch ovens (my favorite). A short section on essential equipment is a must read for preparation, including water, pots and pans, utensils, foil, plastic bags, matches, etc. The last section of this chapter is called "Nature's Larder", which is basically how to live off the land: catching, preparing and cooking fish, foods to avoid, tips for foraging, and finding natural water.
Chapter three provides tips for packing the essentials, and it includes sample menus and staple food items for different types of camping/cooking.
The recipes section provides full color pictures of most foods and is broken down into categories from basic to gourmet: 1) Trail Mixes, Boosters and Drinks; 2) Breakfasts; 3)Soups, Snacks and Lunches; 4) One-Pot Suppers and Sides; 5) Breads and Biscuits; 6) Weekend Gourmet
The end of the book provides a list of books for further reading on camping and cooking, plus a list of camping suppliers.
I would recommend this book to avid campers and beginners alike, or anyone who might want to learn unique outdoor recipes. I was provided a free ARC from Printers Row Publishing Group, Thunder Bay Press, on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
In the intro section and first chapter we are given an overview of some of the advantages of spending the day (or week) hiking, camping, and cooking in the outdoors. There is a helpful section on proper camping etiquette, emergency tips, details about "leave no trace", weather forecasting, and a short lesson on proper nutrition and energy demands. The food planning section is pretty comprehensive, from types of food to prepare and take, dehydrating, food safety, and more.
Chapter two is all about the campsite kitchen, but it also explains general tips for camping such as picking out your campsite, where to pitch your tent, and where to set-up your kitchen. Different cooking methods are discussed, like open fires, stone fires, different types of stoves and gas sources, and dutch ovens (my favorite). A short section on essential equipment is a must read for preparation, including water, pots and pans, utensils, foil, plastic bags, matches, etc. The last section of this chapter is called "Nature's Larder", which is basically how to live off the land: catching, preparing and cooking fish, foods to avoid, tips for foraging, and finding natural water.
Chapter three provides tips for packing the essentials, and it includes sample menus and staple food items for different types of camping/cooking.
The recipes section provides full color pictures of most foods and is broken down into categories from basic to gourmet: 1) Trail Mixes, Boosters and Drinks; 2) Breakfasts; 3)Soups, Snacks and Lunches; 4) One-Pot Suppers and Sides; 5) Breads and Biscuits; 6) Weekend Gourmet
The end of the book provides a list of books for further reading on camping and cooking, plus a list of camping suppliers.
I would recommend this book to avid campers and beginners alike, or anyone who might want to learn unique outdoor recipes. I was provided a free ARC from Printers Row Publishing Group, Thunder Bay Press, on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 2, 2015
Nice selection of recipes that are good for both around the campfire or in the kitchen. While i'm not big on camping it is nice to have some ideas when i do. Luckily i do have friends that camp so i'll definitely be recommending it to them.
arc from NetGalley
arc from NetGalley
August 2, 2015
Campfire Cookbook: The Complete Guide to Eating Well in The Wild was originally published in 2005 as Campfire Cookbook: Recipes for the Outdoors. This new edition comes as a paperback and arrives in a zippered plastic case making it a terrific gift for someone interested in heading outdoors for a primitive car camp or learning about backpacking. It is NOT a book for the experienced backpacker or anyone interested in long distance backpacking.
The title is a misnomer as the book is so much more than a cookbook. The recipes don't begin until near the middle of the book. The reader is first introduced to Leave No Trace ethics, weather forecasting in the wild, important information about nutritional needs and food planning.
The second section covers setting up camp, different methods of camp cooking, and essential gear and equipment. It also includes information about finding food sources in the wild and hints to finding natural water.
The third section looks a little more closely at backpacking and provides a pack list for the beginner.
And finally the recipes show up!
Overall the book is a good first guide and includes fabulous color photos that make you want to get up and head for the woods! The book is guaranteed to provide the novice with many pleasurable hours of dreaming and planning. As a long-distance backpacker, I found that the book doesn’t cover the recent improvements in gear, clothing and cooking equipment. Anyone about to purchase gear would do well to visit a reputable outfitter for the latest products.
I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced reader's copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
June 30, 2015
Ah camping, what a glorious tradition! One of the challenges of camping or backpacking is making sure you have enough food, and trust me, boring old trail mix is not going to cut it! You can cook a decent meal while camping as long as you do a little prep work first.
This book is all about that, making sure you have a tasty meal while out in the wild. It opens with a decent description of camping basics, specifically fire safety and making sure you get enough calories for the exertion, two very important things when camping. Not getting enough calories or having a fire rage out of control can ruin not only your day, but possibly everyone else's too.
When the introductory section hinted at foraging, I was hoping more of the recipes would include foraged food, but that was not really a thing. A minor disappointment but not enough to detract from the enjoyment of the book itself. The recipes look quite lovely, many of them inspire me to make a fire pit in my yard to experience campfire cooking without going camping (sadly I live in an area where camping is not really possible without driving forever.) This book makes it clear you can have a really tasty meal while camping, no need for bare bones survival while out in nature, all you need is a little prep work in advance.
I received this book from Netgalley for a review.
This book is all about that, making sure you have a tasty meal while out in the wild. It opens with a decent description of camping basics, specifically fire safety and making sure you get enough calories for the exertion, two very important things when camping. Not getting enough calories or having a fire rage out of control can ruin not only your day, but possibly everyone else's too.
When the introductory section hinted at foraging, I was hoping more of the recipes would include foraged food, but that was not really a thing. A minor disappointment but not enough to detract from the enjoyment of the book itself. The recipes look quite lovely, many of them inspire me to make a fire pit in my yard to experience campfire cooking without going camping (sadly I live in an area where camping is not really possible without driving forever.) This book makes it clear you can have a really tasty meal while camping, no need for bare bones survival while out in nature, all you need is a little prep work in advance.
I received this book from Netgalley for a review.
June 27, 2015
Our family does a lot of bush camping in Australia, so I'm always interested in new easy recipe ideas to vary our trips.
This book was more than just recipes though. It brought the idea of just taking what you need and setting off, back to the basics in an easy and informative format.
It covers the value of certain foods and what you need to keep your energy up for various activities, general information about choosing campsites, different cooking techniques and equipment, what to pack and how to pack foods to maximise space and meal plans for certain activities.
It also included easy recipes for different categories ie trail bars, breakfast ideas, one pot meals etc.
While it didn't really cover any new information for me (apart from the actual recipes), I really did enjoy reading this and it made me long for our next trip away.
Although it did make me think that I should take alfoil on our hikes!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read and review this book.
This book was more than just recipes though. It brought the idea of just taking what you need and setting off, back to the basics in an easy and informative format.
It covers the value of certain foods and what you need to keep your energy up for various activities, general information about choosing campsites, different cooking techniques and equipment, what to pack and how to pack foods to maximise space and meal plans for certain activities.
It also included easy recipes for different categories ie trail bars, breakfast ideas, one pot meals etc.
While it didn't really cover any new information for me (apart from the actual recipes), I really did enjoy reading this and it made me long for our next trip away.
Although it did make me think that I should take alfoil on our hikes!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read and review this book.
June 22, 2015
Seriously, this cookbook makes me want to return to camping. Not only was this book loaded down with great tips for cooking/eating in nature, whether it is a one day hike or a week long excursion, it is loaded down with scrumptious looking recipes that are simple to make. On top of your standard granola bar, recipes included:
Meatloaf
Mexican Rice
Trail Bread
Fish in Foil
Honey Donuts
Floridian Lamb Kebobs
I have numerous friends/family that this will be a perfect gift for. Ya never know, it might even prompt me to pull out the ole tent/hiking shoes again! If not, there are plenty that would do well on my home BBQ grill.
Meatloaf
Mexican Rice
Trail Bread
Fish in Foil
Honey Donuts
Floridian Lamb Kebobs
I have numerous friends/family that this will be a perfect gift for. Ya never know, it might even prompt me to pull out the ole tent/hiking shoes again! If not, there are plenty that would do well on my home BBQ grill.
June 26, 2015
Campfire Cookbook covers many basics and important topics beyond just including recipes. There are tips on weather forecasting, where to set up camp, tips for how to find and purify water, and important nutrition considerations. Sections cover the different methods of camp cooking, important equipment and there's even sample packing lists,. Then there are the recipes. Much like other cookbooks, the recipes are divided into types of meals and foods. Most have a few basic ingredients and are easy to prepare.
If you are new to camping or backpacking, this book is a must! If you are experienced already, you will love the recipes to take your experience to the next level!
If you are new to camping or backpacking, this book is a must! If you are experienced already, you will love the recipes to take your experience to the next level!
June 23, 2015
Not just a cookbook, an all round guide to camping that I will defiantly use next time I pitch my tent
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