Tomato Seafood Cocktail Ingredients 1 quart tomato juice 1 (12-ounce) bottle seafood cocktail sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup lemon juice 1-1/2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon mild horseradish 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1 green onion, diced (optional) [...]
You don’t need to drive for hours to feel like you’ve gone on an epic adventure. With a little creativity, backyard camping can feel just as exciting! Here’s how to turn a night in your own yard into an unforgettable outdoor experience. Take a Hike [...]
Packing is part of the adventure! Whether you're pitching a tent out back or prepping for your first real camping trip, the right gear makes all the difference. Here’s what you need to bring—and how to keep it organized. General Camping Equipment New to camping? [...]
Not all Dutch oven cooking has to happen outdoors. With the right setup, you can enjoy all the savory, slow-cooked goodness of cast iron cooking right from your kitchen. What Makes Indoor Dutch Ovens Different? Indoor Dutch ovens: Have a flat bottom for oven racks [...]
Good gear makes backyard camping comfortable. Don’t overspend before you know what your family enjoys—rent or borrow to start! Tent Tips Look for: Waterproofing: Base and seams must keep dew out Double seams: For durability Ventilation: Breeze + light = comfort Guy lines: Extra support [...]
Backyard camping is the perfect staycation. It’s a low-stress way to practice outdoor skills, get kids comfortable with sleeping outside, and build family memories without leaving home. Why Try Backyard Camping? No long drives or packing marathons Easy to test gear and new recipes Great [...]
When you’re cooking for a crowd or want to roast a whole bird, spit cooking is the way to go. What is Spit Cooking? Also called rotisserie cooking, this method uses a long stick or metal rod to hold meat above the fire while it's [...]
Brighton Camp, tucked high in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, taught me more than how to pitch a tent or start a fire—it taught me to respect the land under my boots. The forest, the trails, and the starry skies left a lasting impression on me, not [...]
We've all roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire. But if that's where your stick cooking ends, you're missing out on a world of outdoor culinary possibilities. What is Stick Cooking? Stick cooking is one of the simplest ways to prepare food outdoors. Simply [...]
A Dutch oven can last for generations—if you take care of it. Here's how to keep yours seasoned, rust-free, and always ready for your next outdoor or indoor meal. Cleaning Your Dutch Oven For outdoor use: Scrape out food with a spatula. If stuck-on, boil [...]
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