I started camping with cast iron pans a few years ago, knowing only that cowboy cooks used cast iron pots on the range. I remembered photos of Dutch oven pots hanging from a tripod so that is where I began. From there, I tried cooking directly over coals or in a skillet on a grate.…
Cooking is not the big thrill for me while camping, not like the old days when I cooked big meals for my son. However, recently I developed a love for cooking over campfire coals in dutch ovens and other cast iron pans. Last year I bought a tripod that suspends a pot over a direct…
Camping is merely a ho-hum outing until a campfire lights up the evening. The warmth and odor of burning wood create ambiance and safety. Imagine sitting under tall cottonwoods on a dark moonless night, without a campfire as companion. Re-imagine the scene with a campfire quietly casting shadows on the trees and offering conversation by way…
I wish I could say that I cook sumptuous, gourmet meals while camping. However, cooking is not as important to me as it was when I went camping with my growing son. Then, I enjoyed fixing special things for him: campfire quesadillas, chili, huevos rancheros, and grilled meats. Oh, and the taste of s’mores! Now,…