Is the Meat from Butchered Animals Safe to Eat?

Whether you are butchering a wild or domestic animal, it is important to know how to establish if the meat is edible or not. There’s no room for cheating here…

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Preparing for Ice, Snow and Cold

We are now in the throes of winter. There is no escaping the power and affect. Depending on where you are in this world, you might be blown away by…

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Dutch Oven Carrot Cake

When you want a totally indulgent sweet treat for dessert, this is one of our best Dutch oven camping recipes to satisfy your cravings! This homemade, from scratch Dutch Oven…

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Peanut Butter as a Survival Food: Pros, Cons, Considerations

When shopping for survival food, inevitably the one item I always make sure to pick up is a jar of peanut butter.  I mean who … Read morePeanut Butter as…

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How to Make Campfire Cake in an Orange

Cake and camping go together almost as well as coffee and camping (if you like coffee, that is). All three together? Mind = blown! But freshly brewed coffee at camp…

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4 Simple Dessert Recipes To Enjoy Around the Campfire this Fall

Whether it’s Halloween candy is October or pumpkin pie in November, Autumn is when my sweet tooth emerges. Fall marks the beginning of the holiday season and a time for…

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Dutch Oven Blueberry Cobbler

This is one of my dad’s favorite Dutch oven camping recipes because it is a blueberry extravaganza and this guy is a blueberry lover! I created this Dutch oven blueberry…

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How to Make Homemade Vinegar

Vinegar is one of those things that generally sits in the cupboard and is only used a couple of times a year and usually for special dishes. Once upon a…

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Campfire Recipes: Sweet Pork Chops

A long time ago, I learned the importance of eating well while one is camping.  Yes, I have done the beans and hot dogs along with many canned meals.  But…

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How to Make Hardtack: Survival Bread Recipe That Lasts A Lifetime

Trying something a little different today. I will not be reviewing a piece of gear or presenting my thoughts on the philosophy of survival tactics. … Read moreHow to Make…

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