Scan barcode
A review by sandienease
The Campout Cookbook: Inspired Recipes for Cooking Around the Fire and Under the Stars by Jen Stevenson, Marnie Hanel
4.0
I got this book for Christmas and the first thing I noticed was the feel of the covers. It’s faux wood grain and embossed decorations are beautiful. It’s very aesthetically pleasing, and so isn’t the inside. Let’s get into it.
For a seasoned camper, the first part of this book may seem repetitive of what you already know. With how to pack, what to pack and how to scout your spot. But for a novice, this could be useful. The crowning jewel of this part of the book has tips, and tricks on the different ways to cook while camping. On gas. Over the fire. On coal. What tools you would need to cook, how to use them. Like how to get a Dutch oven to the correct temperature you need, for example.
Once you get past this you start to go into the meat and potatoes, if you will, of this book. Starting with granola bar, and trail mix, and other hiking snack recipes. The next chapters, like any cookbook, goes into side dishes, main course, dessert, and breakfast recipes. Ending with campfire drinks from simple cocktails to hot chocolate.
In between all of this are beautiful graphic illustrations. Tips and tricks throughout, like finding the perfect stick for roasting, which isn’t necessary but its a fun addition. I found the national parks hot dogs page amusing, and as a Mainer I am surprised about the accuracy in Acadias hot dog haha.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and will probably be taking some of these recipes along with my family as we explore the outdoors in this coming year, and future years to come.
For a seasoned camper, the first part of this book may seem repetitive of what you already know. With how to pack, what to pack and how to scout your spot. But for a novice, this could be useful. The crowning jewel of this part of the book has tips, and tricks on the different ways to cook while camping. On gas. Over the fire. On coal. What tools you would need to cook, how to use them. Like how to get a Dutch oven to the correct temperature you need, for example.
Once you get past this you start to go into the meat and potatoes, if you will, of this book. Starting with granola bar, and trail mix, and other hiking snack recipes. The next chapters, like any cookbook, goes into side dishes, main course, dessert, and breakfast recipes. Ending with campfire drinks from simple cocktails to hot chocolate.
In between all of this are beautiful graphic illustrations. Tips and tricks throughout, like finding the perfect stick for roasting, which isn’t necessary but its a fun addition. I found the national parks hot dogs page amusing, and as a Mainer I am surprised about the accuracy in Acadias hot dog haha.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and will probably be taking some of these recipes along with my family as we explore the outdoors in this coming year, and future years to come.