Cold soaking is exactly what it sounds like – preparing your meals without the need for a stove or fire. It’s light, simple, and surprisingly delicious! All you need is a container, some cold water, and a bit of patience.
Category: Camping
Hearty Campfire Meal: Scrambled Egg and Potato Skillet
“Camp Breakfast Scramble” recipe featuring Scrambled Eggs with Fried Potatoes, Sautéed Shallots, and a dash of seasonings, all prepared in a single skillet for a hearty and satisfying morning campfire meal. As the days grow warm and the leaves begin their colorful summer transformation, it’s unmistakable that summer and camping season is here. The warm…
DIY Outdoor Camp Kitchen Sink Upgrade
Last weekend while the weather was nice I did a little upgrading to our outdoor kitchen at camp. I’ve needed a place to wash off muddy hands and someplace I could wash dishes. In the past we would just use water from the rain barrel for handwashing but that meant stooping down and sometimes when…
Unsettling Discovery: Forbidden Walkway at Gunter Hill Campground, Alabama
Creepy – because we can’t take photos of rainbows every day.The photo above was taken on a camping trip to Gunter Hill Campground just outside Montgomery Alabama a several years ago. Fear not there was a warning sign that the walkway was closed. I’m not sure where the walkway led, but I believe it was close…
DIY Fire Starters: Make Your Own with Dryer Lint and Candle Wax
DIY Fire Starters: An Easy Guide Using Dryer Lint, Old Candle Wax, and Paper Egg Carton Creating your own fire starters is a simple and cost-effective way to ensure you have a reliable source of ignition for your fireplace, campfire, or outdoor grill. This past week I realized I had a lot of candles that…
Hearty Campfire Breakfast Scramble with Potatoes and Shallots
“Camp Breakfast Scramble” recipe featuring Scrambled Eggs with Fried Potatoes, Sautéed Shallots, and a dash of seasonings, all prepared in a single skillet for a hearty and satisfying morning campfire meal. As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin their colorful transformation, it’s unmistakable that autumn is here. The crisp, cool air carries the…