Here are a few things I’ve learned while making foil packet meals. Prep some ingredients ahead of time at home and bring it to the campground with you. These par cooked items will help speed up your cooking time. For meals that have rice, whether its brown or white rice,Continue Reading

Perfect grill marks, rich amber color and full of barbecue smoke flavor. This grilled chicken recipe will become your go-to meal at home or at the campground. Simple ingredients, easy technique, and did I mention rich smoky flavor? Essentially, there are two problems or stumbling blocks with grilled chicken. OverContinue Reading

Walk through any apple orchard in late October through mid-November and you will feel the nip of cold air just as the fresh orchard apples have that perfect crisp bite. Walking among the east coasts apple farms is tradition for many families. It’s what gathers them home to join inContinue Reading

Eating a filling breakfast while you’re out camping is essential, its the most important meal of the day. Having a breakfast that is full of flavor and is quick to prepare is the only way to go. One that fills you up and  gives you a good amount of energyContinue Reading

Did you know that August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day? An entire day focused on celebrating America’s No. 1 cookie. I cannot think of a better day to celebrate that homemade or store-bought favorite treat. From milk chocolate chips to extra dark chocolate chunks, the perfect balance isContinue Reading

  Sweet, succulent, rich and delicious the perfect words to describe this shrimp recipe. From the smoky flavor of the bacon to the creamy melted cheese then the rich peppery warmth from the jalapeño, this dish is the perfect appetizer or meal. Living in Texas, we are lucky to feastContinue Reading

With a nickname like “the Peach State,” Georgia sets a high bar for flavor expectations. Fortunately, it makes good on its promise. Not only is the Georgia peach delicious, but it also has the perfect texture and comes packed with nutrients. From cobblers to jams, jellies, ice cream, barbecue sauce,Continue Reading

The familiar bright red flesh and inky black seeds bring so many memories of good times with my friends and family at the campground. We would have watermelon seed-spitting contests day in and day out. My grandfather would set out targets all around the campground for us to hit. WhoeverContinue Reading

A few years ago, I visited Las Vegas for Restaurant Week. During this event, diners can make reservations at some of the town’s top restaurants with a fixed plate price that benefits the local Three Square Food Bank. I lucked out and booked a reservation at Carnevino (closed in 2018),Continue Reading

Bite into a camp waffles recipe that will satisfy your breakfast sweet tooth. I’m sitting in my camp chair in the open air, with bright sunshine streaming through the trees and a big cup of coffee in my hand as I watch the flames of the campfire. That’s how I’dContinue Reading