Camper's Guide To Outdoor Cooking

The "Camper's Guide to Outdoor Cooking", by John G. Ragsdale, is a great introduction to the world of camping. It includes over 200 campfire recipes. Shows you how to use camp stoves and dutch ovens. It even has advice on pans and what to pack. He shows you how to cook the meals for big groups and small alike. He also has lots of recipes that kids can do by themselves. And he shows more than a couple of ways to build a fire.

But, to fully enjoy a camping trip, the camper's guide to outdoor cooking might include the following "luxury" cookware items as well

Lifetime 8190 portable camp table - With this, you can virtually set up camp anywhere. This durable dual-purpose table offers a picnic surface and grill stand all in one! Lifetime tabletops are molded of high-impact polyethylene and built for all-weather use. They are strong, lightweight, durable, and contain UV inhibitors to protect against fading and cracking. The surface is stain resistant and easy to clean. The steel frame features a powder-coated, weather-resistant finish. The chrome stove rack features built-in utensil hooks to hold your spatula and other utensils, paper towel holder and garbage bag holder. They also  fold flat for storage and are backed by a five-year warranty.

12" Camp Dutch Oven - The best is cast iron which is at least 4" deep on the inside. Is should come with a heavy cast iron, snuggly fitting cover as well. Other nice features include a hinged bail made of heavy gauge wire which is securely attached to molded tangs on the side of the oven and a loop handle that is attached to the lid allowing it to be easily hooked. The oven legs are an integral part of the oven, built to survive the wear and tear on your camping equipment. And, the lid, in addition to being a cover, can be turned upside down and used as a griddle or a skillet. Properly seasoned and cared for cast iron cookware will last a more than a lifetime of camping and outdoor cooking. Plus it can be used at home on the stove or in the oven.

Coleman Camp Kitchen - Any camper's guide to outdoor cooking would have to contain something like this. It's a camper's dream. Coleman's Pack-Away Camp Kitchen provides a full size kitchen in a compact carry case. It has separate food prep and cooking areas, with a grilling zone that adjusts to fit your stove. An expandable frame is easy to setup and the durable work surface adjust to fit the width of almost any camp stove.

Some of it's features include::

• Full size kitchen in a compact carry case, packs to 11" X 4" X 32"
• Aluminum frame
• Includes lantern hook, hanging hooks, and mesh shelf
• Separate food prep and cooking areas: 32" wide x 34" deep
• Grilling zone: 24" x 24"
• Stove supports adjust to fit the width of almost any camp stove
• Tabletop measures a spacious 32" x 24"
• Weighs only 14 1/2 lbs.

Grilling food over a campfire allows us, as humans, to get back to our caveman roots. We get to imagine what it was like thousands of years ago as our ancestors struggled to survive without the modern conveniences that we have today.

Cooking
For some, cooking is a passion. For others, cooking is a chore. Since cooking was invented, the world of foods has never been the same.

Outdoor Cooking Grill Exhaust
An outdoor cooking grill exhaust system, while not absolutely necessary, does make the outdoor grilling experience a bit more enjoyable.