Camping Food

Camping food is a matter of taste.  Many delicious recipes can be made on a portable stove, over the campfire, or even in your RV, Fifth Wheel or trailer.  I take some camping food staples with me every time I go.  They include:

• ·      Instant Rice (brown)
• ·      Catsup
• ·      Mustard
• ·      Relish
• ·      Barbeque Sauce
• ·      Canned Pie Filling
• ·      Peanut Butter
• ·      Jelly
• ·      Tuna
• ·      Eggs
• ·      Bacon or sausage
• ·      Bread (whole wheat and white)
• ·      Bottled water/soda
• ·      Snack items (i.e. cookies and chips, raisins and peanuts)
• ·      Pancake Mix
• ·      Non-stick cooking spray
• ·      Canned tomatoes

The first thing I do when reaching the grocery store closest to the campground is shop for perishable camping food.  These items include:

• ·      Milk/half & half
• ·      Orange Juice
• ·      Butter
• ·      Mayonnaise
• ·      Fresh vegetables and fruit
• ·      Cheese
• ·      Meat, poultry or fish (daily)

As stated above, camping food is a matter of choice.  We make Tonka Pies over the campfire. They are easy and you can fill them with anything you like. Our family’s favorite Tonka Pies are pizza filled and cherry (made with canned cherry pie filling).      Must haves at our campfire are s’mores, made with graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and chocolate bars. I usually make Spanish Rice in a cast-iron Dutch oven on a tripod over the campfire.  Not only is it filling, but the smoky flavor and aroma as it simmers is mouth-watering.  Most recipes used at home are adaptable to camping.