Grandma’s Apple Dumplings Recipe

Don’t be afraid to try your own homemade apple dumplings.  Our Grandmothers made them weekly sometimes.  We can surely master the tricks and at least serve them to our families during the holidays to preserve the heritage they passed down to us.  I was raised in a family of incredible cooks.  On both sides of my family, my grandmothers came from very large families that were raised on farms.  They learned to cook with what they raised and harvested.  I learned to cook that way,  I can honestly say that I have cooked from scratch most of my life. Pie crust can be tricky to make.  One of the best hints my grandmother taught me about making pastry was this.  You can do anything to... [Read more of this post]

Banana Cake with Butter Cream Frosting

I know, this doesn’t seem like a camping recipe.  My mom would usually bake a cake to take with us.  She usually used a 9 x 13 ” pan with the plastic cover to keep it moist.  I have used this method for years.  It is easy, very moist and delicious. 1 white or yellow cake mix, I prefer Duncan Hines 4 eggs 1 cup of milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup smashed banana’s ( about 2 or 3 medium sized) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, grease and  flour a 13 x 9 ” cake pan.  Follow the instructions on the cake mix box using the above ingredients instead of the ones called for.  Bake normally, keeping a close eye towards the end of the cook time because you do not want to over... [Read more of this post]

Camping Tips to Help Enjoy Your Holiday

This article will provide some basic camping tips for you to enjoy your holiday. Camping is an all-time favorite for all across North America, especially during the summer and even any time of the year. It has been so popular because it does not only create an opportunity for families to develop and strengthen their bonding, spend quality time together but also helps in discovering and learning new sets of skills. Every member of the family will discover new principles and learn lessons that could never be learned in any other way. Therefore, whether you are currently planning for your family’s first ever camping trip or an avid camper that would like to improve those previous camping moments,... [Read more of this post]

Hobo Dinners - Easy Camping Recipes

This recipe will serve 4, double the ingredients for more servings. Ingredients: Heavy duty Foil 1 lb lean ground beef made into four patties 1 medium onion, chopped 5-6 potatoes, washed, sliced (can leave skin on) 5-6 raw carrots, washed, sliced (can leave skin on) Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Place 4 pieces of foil on counter or table. Should be about 18 in x 18 in or large enough to hold each dinner. Place ground beef patty in center of each foil pieces. Sprinkle about two tablespoons of onion on each patty. Add the equivalent of one potato and one carrot, you can add more vegetables if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. Fold foil together then fold down tightly onto food, then again... [Read more of this post]

Campside Chili - Easy Camping Recipes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion (peeled, chopped) 4 or so cloves of garlic (peeled, minced) 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes 3 cans chili beans ( we use red beans, kidney and chili just to mix things up) salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder to taste. Method: On a cookstove or open grill, using at least a 4 quart stock pot brown your ground beef, onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.  Be careful not to brown the garlic too dark, and make sure the meat is cooked through.  Drain off the fat.  Add the tomatoes, and the beans.  Bring to a slow boil, then reduce the heat and simmer.  After the flavors have a chance to blend, season to taste.  Should simmer at least... [Read more of this post]

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