Bon Echo: more about the food and stuff

As a bit of a continuation of the campfire pizza post I wanted to write more about the camping food side of things. I have to confess that for all of our healthy eating, for us it’s a time to junk out... so much so that when I’m grocery shopping before we go I cringe to think that I might … Continue reading →

This is how we make camp pizza

I have more to say about our camping experience at Bon Echo, but it's been so busy around here lately that I've hardly had time to regroup. I wanted to jot this recipe, er, assemblage, before I forgot. A lot new campers ask me about the meals I make while we're away. Camping food and outdoor … Continue reading →

Watermelon salvation

I should have posted this yesterday when were swimming in our own sweat during a rather surprising and oppressive springtime heatwave. But I didn't. Instead I am posting it today for future reference. A question for you: what is it about watermelon that makes it so darn refreshing? A cold … Continue reading →

Will they eat it: Asian chicken salad with lots ‘o greens

It's been awhile since I've done a "will they eat it" post. I don't want to give the impression that I'm not cooking anything, it's just that I haven't had the time or the energy to do much experimenting lately. But here I am! And this time it's with a light and summery dinner-type salad that … Continue reading →

I’m already planning iced tea for Saturday

Iced tea reminds me of summer. This week has not felt very summery at all. The wall-to-wall cloudcover is killing me softly. That's why I'm looking forward to Saturday. They're forecasting sun, and I'm hanging on to that forecast with everything I can muster. The other day I realized that if I … Continue reading →

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Bon Echo: more about the food and stuff

This is how we make camp pizza

Watermelon salvation

Will they eat it: Asian chicken salad with lots ‘o greens

I’m already planning iced tea for Saturday