A year ago, I packed up my grungy 10 pot coffee brewer and made the switch to plunger style brewing with a glass French press. To a true coffee aficionado, the difference was euphoric. The French press let me brew the highest caliber, freshest, and best tasting coffee right in my kitchen. When it came time to plan the food list for our next … [Read more...]
Camp cooking techniques, equipment and foods for your next adventure.
Morning Fresh Dairy Farm in Colorado
A dairy justly named, Morning Fresh Dairy, starts before the kiss of dawn can gingerly mark it’s’ territory and before most of us have had our first sip of coffee. Busy bees loading truckloads of freshly bottled milk and other creamy delights to doorsteps before the cereal hits the ceramic. With soft hums of cows mooing their good mornings to … [Read more...]
Easy No Mess Camp Burgers
Why would you be reading about cooking camp burgers? Because I believe this one ranks as “The Easy No Mess Method,” in which you’ll dirty no plates, bowls, flatware, nor will you have to tote around (or clean) a disgusting grill. Cooking your hamburger on a campfire by wrapping it in foil and placing it right on the coals has some big advantages: … [Read more...]
Pub Style Trout with Pretzel and Mustard Crust
For you trout lovers out there, Chef Mark DeNittis shares an awesome trout recipe from a recent backcountry excursion in his Jeep TJ. Fix 'er up and enjoy! Pub Style Trout with Pretzel and Mustard Crust 2 Each Fresh Mountain Trout right from the stream (gutted) 1 Tbs Mustard ( Yellow Mustard) Dijon or other would work just as well. ½ tsp Black … [Read more...]
GSI Outdoors Vortex Hand-Crank Blender
Most people do not pack their blender when heading out for a weekend camping trip. Margaritas, blended coffee, and smoothies are not typical camp fare. So I was very intrigued and courious about a hand-cranked blender from impressive product line of GSI Outdoors. The Vortex Blender is a nesting, two-speed, hand-cranked blender that attaches to … [Read more...]
Winter Approach
As we enter the winter season, some spirits are dulled. The bikes are hung, camping gear is stored, and the grills are covered. We start to unload the previously tucked away sweaters, load up on the firewood, and try to build our immune systems to avoid the flu and most recently H1N1. To help build your immune system this season, stick to those … [Read more...]
Edible Napkins
The big trip is soon approaching and you’re in need of an efficient way to clean your cookware, as well as your hands, that doesn’t require packing out in a trash bag while on adventure. Well, the folks at JPFreek recently discovered the perfect solution to an important part of camping. The answer? Flour tortillas! Yup, not only do flour … [Read more...]
Epicurean Camp Series Cutting Board
Real items for real adventure and real trail use. That's the 4-1-1 on the Epicurean Camp Series Cutting Board and why we, as Jeep adventure enthusiasts and backcountry cuisine afficianados, dig this product! Adventure usefulness and/or Jeep usefulness: This earth friendly cutting board made from dense recycled cardboard fibers proved very … [Read more...]
Creating Energy For Your Next Adventure
Colorado is one of the fittest states in the nation because its inhabitants are so lucky to be living near the Rocky Mountains where summertime is playtime for the majority of folks. Since there are so many activities offered, such as hiking, kayaking, camping, off-highway travel, and so much more, keeping the energy level up can be difficult when … [Read more...]