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These recipes are fabulous...I couldn't wait to go to my favorite redwood grove....I just went out in the back yard, got out my dutch oven and fixed up a feast in no time. It was yummy. Dian has done it again....you can't go wrong with any of her books...if you only have one cookbook..this should be it....everything from simple to gourmet...any of her recipes could be cooked indoors...or outdoors...on a grill or on your stove...
Do yourself a favor...buy this book!!!!!
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This book is not directed towards those campers who are like my husband- the ones who want to go out and camp for more than a few days and are willing to live off the land. Although, even my husband found a few good ideas in here.
Dian Thomas provides a wealth of information regarding camping. She has many lists that are very useful, including what to carry with you when camping, a simple first aid kit, a preparedness pack and more. She has diagrams and drawings for creative ideas; for example, how to make a toilet paper holder that will keep the toilet paper clean, out of the dirt, easy to transport, and cheap to make. She also provides some good information regarding picking out camping gear (but this is not the majority of the book).
My only comment would be that if you tried to do all of this, you would have a car full of stuff. You will have to pick and choose what is important to you.
Very useful book. I'm glad I bought it. I have picked up quite a few hints on camping and roughing it with kids.
Lots of delicious recipes and methods to cook, but other stuff on first aid and making your campsite comfortable in many ways is featured. Features many ways to build a fire, how to make firestarters to speed up your firestarting, make your own waterproof matches, make your own campstove.
She shows you how to make a meal in a hollowed orange (cake in an orange!)or onion nestled in the coals! Cook eggs on a flat rock, recipes to cook on sticks, in foil, etc. Lots of ideas for home made items that will save you time and money in the woods. A hot water tank that sits in the fire; an outdoor sink made in seconds with a shovel and garbage bag; how to keep your pans clean the easy way; packing lists; use a can for a rolling pin in a pich; how to make lanterns from cans. One of my favorits was the tiny stove you make out of a coffee can. How to make a reflector oven for the woods, and 3 more types of ovens. (how about a cardboard box for an oven, it works).
Other books published since have borrowed some ideas from this one, but they were here first. Pictures and sketches on nearly every page are very helpful. The writing style is fun and easy to read.
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There's lots of fun recipes for everyone in the family to try.
A definite good addition to the family library.