Leave No Trace: campfire

Campfires… I have spent many a night watching the flames dance and mingle among the stars on a moonless night.  I have heard many tall tails and ghost-stories become accentuated by the glowing embers and nocturnal sounds emanating from under a blanket of darkness.  I could not imagine not having my son enjoy a campfire.  But times [...]

#4 Expedition Planning : The Menu!

Hey Water Junkies, SORRY this post is long overdue: It has been a stressful time recently & I had computer problems-A WORM! I’ m not talk’n earth worm either! Computer still down but I’ m finally doing this from my home computer- not the infected work computer.

Here it is, the long awaited #4 post in our Expedition [...]

Salsa Chicken and Zesty Rice

I like to eat simply and enjoy rich flavors.  In outdoor cooking this is hard to achieve however this complete meal recipe for Salsa Chicken, Zesty Rice, sticky sweetcorn muffins, and salad hits the spot.

Served First

salad
Catalina dressing
with peach tea or a Mexican beverage

Use a Backpackers Pantry “Outback Oven Ultralight” to cook the Salsa Chicken(cooking times [...]

Remembered lunch; Forgot fork!!!!

Hows It Paddlers,
A couple of weeks ago I went for a paddle at my favorite close paddling destination, just to relax a little bit. I left the house with my Kayak, Paddle, PFD, and a dry bag that contained my MSR stove and gas canister and a cooking pot. I also had a Pasta Pak [...]

Kayaking at Night: Search’in for Urchin!

Whoo Hoo Everyone!
I have been so busy paddling and enjoying life,that its been awhile since I have done a post!! Sorry. Well I’m gonna jump right in then.
The other night Jeff and I went paddling for about 3 hours in the dark just for a new perspective on familiar waters. Boy was it an eye [...]

Egg Wrap

This is my take on a fast outdoor camping meal.

One 6in corn or flour soft wrap
Two eggs
One tablespoon of chunky hot salsa
One thin slice of spicy Monterey jack cheese with jalapeños

I use a MSR BlackLite 7.25in diameter Fry Pan on a MSR Dragonfly stove and a very small spatula. No oil is required. I break [...]

Vegetarian Chili

I always have fun cooling for a large group. Additionally, when I cook for a large group it is challenging to come up with something that everyone will eat. Then there are times that I come across a recipe that makes it easy to make everyone happy. Richard Cody created such a recipe for the [...]