Ah, wilderness! Whether it's your backyard
or Yosemite National Park, you enjoy freshly cooked food.
It's usually not practical to take your LivingRight appliances,
but some preparation beforehand can make sure you aren't
"roughing it" when it comes to your health.
PRE-PACKING
- Why spend money on those foil-wrapped dehydrated foods
when you can make your own? Grind your own oats for
oatmeal on a chilly morning, dry your own apples for
fried apples, and preserve those green peppers for a
foil-cooked fish fillet with vegetables.
- Instead of that six-pack of soda in the car, make
a smoothie with protein powder just before you leave.
This cuts down on trash and makes you feel like a born
adventurer.
- Pack plenty of ice for those coolers to keep food
fresh during the day.
- Bring some decent cookware. Cookware for camping is
often very light in weight and quality. As long as you're
not backpacking, it's worth it to bring along one or
two pieces of quality cookware. You'll be thankful you
did when it's time to make dinner. We suggest Stainless
Steel Cookware since it's sturdy.
CAMPING OUT
- Keep your coolers locked or in the tent at all times.
Raccoons and bears are not welcome guests.
- To further prevent against tantalizing the local wildlife
with odors, seal your food in plastic bags or Tupperware
containers, and always clean your cooking area thoroughly
with water.
- Smokey the Bear was right: only YOU can prevent food
from being overcooked. A roaring fire might look cozy
in the movies, but opt for a smaller, less intense blaze,
and keep banking it as you cook. This will make it easier
to put out the fire.
- When in doubt, don't eat it. Those berries may look
tempting, but check with your forest ranger first. More
information on berries...
- Freshly caught fish? Clean it completely, away from
pine needles and dirt, on a spotless surface, and pack
it in ice to prevent food poisoning until you're ready
for dinner.
HEADING OUT
- Always, always remove traces of food and trash from
your campsite. You'll preserve the natural beauty of
our forests and help animals eat right, too.
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