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At 50 Campfires, we love foil packet meals. They are a great way to go when you’re preparing campfire meals for yourself, for you and a camping partner, your family, or an entire camping crew. The advantages of foil packets at the campfire are many: You don’t have to bring much along except the ingredients…
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Pinyon Pine Nuts with Pasta Have you ever eaten Pinyon Pine Nuts? Chances are pretty good you’ve heard of and eaten regular ol’ pine nuts (aka pignolias). They’ve been a food source all the way back to Old Testament and before. They are still a primary ingredient in Mediterranean and Italian cooking. Classic pesto is made with basil, olive oil, garlic,…
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There are many ways to make Dutch oven bread pudding. This one is perfect for making for an overnight camping trip whether you’re staying in a tent, camper, or cabin. And adding the Jack Daniels Sauce is a luxuriously delicious option. Enjoy it any way you’d like. This recipe for Dutch Oven Bread Pudding requires…
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The passion for great food cooked outdoors knows no bounds … at least ones set by the thermometer, barometer, or anemometer! Winter grilling is an outdoor cook’s right of passage, but getting the job done is always easier when you have the right equipment and gear. Here’s some basic stuff to help your winter grilling…
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It’s true that we like sleeping on the ground and wearing dirty clothes for a week. However, we like the finer things in life too. We love well-made gear, and we appreciate craftsmanship. Add to that our love for spirits around the campfire, and you’ll understand why we immediately thought the Victorinox Swiss Army Wine…
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No question! Preparing a Campfire Shrimp Boil is gourmet campsite eating, but it’s so easy. It should be a must serve anytime you’re camping in a locale where you can lay your hands on some fresh shrimp. (But here’s a secret: You can turn out a great Campfire Shrimp Boil in Foil even with frozen…
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It’s easier than you’d think to eat paleo on the trail. These 9 paleo snack and meal recipes will have you focusing on the scenery, not your food. Even if you’re hiking above tree line, these coconut-packed bars will whisk you away to a tropical place. Make this recipe.View the 9 images of this gallery…
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Hamburgers on the grill are foundational to every summer holiday. But too often one is like another is like another. Here’s how to make your burgers stand out from the crowd and make you the grill master in demand. One key to grilling the best burgers is starting with the best ingredients. In the case…
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Wood Plank Salmon Recipe Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins You’ve probably heard of planked salmon. Chances are you’ve even enjoyed this taste treat yourself. The wood for the plank on which the salmon is cooked is traditionally western red cedar, and the results are very,…
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Get in touch with your inner hunter-gatherer and have the best backcountry dinner that’s entirely from nature. It’s the ultimate survival test. Fish can be a decadent treat in the backcountry—if you can catch one. Photo by Ano Lobb/ FlickrPrep Work Planning isn’t always fun, but if you are foraging edible plants it’s a necessity.…
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