Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
Ever since he was a kid, Jarrett has been a fan of pineapple upside down cake, and it’s a treat he has enjoyed making on past camping trips. But lately we have been experimenting with more gluten-free options to add to our camping recipe repertoire, so rather than sticking with the traditional recipe, he started trying some variations. This gluten-free pineapple upside down cake took
During the heat of the summer, we often keep our campfire cooking simple because laboring over a hot fire isn’t much fun–just roasting a marshmallow can be a scorching event! But with the fall camping season just around the corner, I find myself on the hunt for new comfort food recipes to try. The cooler autumn temperatures are just begging for time spent around a
Do you need a simple side to go with those brats, hot dogs, or burgers you’ll be grilling up on your next camping trip? Then these loaded camp fries need to be on your menu. They’re not only simple to make, but can be customized to everyone’s tastes. And they are a big hit with the littlest of campers. For this easy camping side dish,
As I’ve mentioned in the past, when it comes to camp food I have two main requirements when selecting new meal ideas for our camping trips: They have to be simple, and they have to be crowd pleasers. Today’s recipe, tasty Campfire Beef BBQ Goulash, met both requirements. Like its close cousin, Stovetop Goulash, it’s hearty comfort food that you can pull together quickly, so after a
As a child I grew up eating plain, old-fashioned oatmeal with brown sugar and milk. Jarrett grew up on instant oatmeal packets, and he still loves stirring up the Maple & Brown Sugar flavor packets when we go camping. But I prefer to make my oatmeal from scratch with wholesome and satisfying mix-ins to jazz things up a bit. This Apple Nut Campfire Oatmeal is
Today I’m sharing another one of my favorite, easy camping recipes: Camping Stovetop Goulash. It’s hearty comfort food that you can pull together in as little as 30 minutes, so after a fun day of exploring you can get dinner on the picnic table in a jiffy. You can prepare this versatile recipe on an RV stove or camping stove, or you can cook it in a dutch oven over a
Last week I shared with you my secret tips for no-fail RV menu planning. When plotting our travel menu, I like to select easy camping recipes that can be prepared in a variety of ways–some nights we’ll have a campfire meal, other nights I dish out of a slow cooker, and some nights I whip up a one-pot wonder in the camper kitchen. My goal is always to keep things
On our October camping trip to Assateague State Park, the days had grown crisper and the fall air was brisk along the shore. It was the perfect opportunity to gather around a campfire while this smoky BBQ chicken and potatoes simmered in a dutch oven. The smell was tantalizing, and our little group of campers said it earned the “finger-lickin’ good” seal of approval. The inspiration for our version of
Since putting our son on a gluten-free diet at the beginning of this year, one of the sweet treats our whole family has missed a lot is donuts. I know, I know. They aren’t good for us. There is nothing nutritionally redeeming about them. But donuts are somewhat nostalgic for me: When I was a kid my dad would often take me to play tennis early
For many families making their rounds of the Utah 5 National Parks, a visit to Bryce Canyon is a highly anticipated stop. With its sweeping vistas and spectacular hikes, Bryce offers something for everyone. But with most of the camping options concentrated immediately around Bryce, families that want to escape the crowds and explore Bryce…
For many families planning a trip to the Utah region, their itineraries often center on hitting the high points of iconic stops like Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Arches. Several lesser-known parks are also worth the stop, though, and for families looking for ways to escape the crowds, Cedar Breaks National Monument should be on…
