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The call of the campfire
”We are the cooking apes, the creatures of the flame”. Matthew de Abaitua shares an extract from his book, his campfire cooking kit and his love of eating outdoors. read more
Category: Camping food
All that fresh air gives you an appetite, so why settle for the same old quick camping food! Here’s where you’ll find easy recipes for camping, al fresco tips and some good-to-eat cheats for camping meals, barbecues and outdoor cooking.
An al fresco curry camping feast
A delicious camping meal that’s fun to make, easy to adapt and even easier to eat. Four recipes in under an hour, all cooked on woodburning camping stoves. read more
How to bake a cake when camping
Here at Campfire Magazine, we always say you should be able to make great food with only two rings and a wobbly table (well, and a few tasty ingredients, of course!). Caravan-fan Amanda Regan tells us how she manages to bake cakes when camping. read more
The most delicious camping dessert ever…really!
Oh goodness. This is delicious…coconut pain perdu. It’s simple, and perfect for cooking on our Cadac Safari Chef or campstove with frying pan. read more
Batty Bristol for a city camping trip
What an amazing city Bristol is! Here’s our guide to where to camp nearby, along with some totally uncomprehensive recommendations for food and drink. read more
Tasty Cotswold and Devon camping
Great campsites in lovely locations and fabulous food – we’ve been exploring the Cotswolds and Devon. Find out where we went and add your own recommendations. read more
Pad thai noodles
Noodles are a great addition to the camping pantry because they’re so fast to cook. We’ve taken a classic pad Thai recipe and made it campsite-cookable. read more
Rocket stove recipes with Darren, Mort (and Jamie)
So what can you cook on a rocket stove? Our competition winner, Darren Browett, has been testing his Horizon stove with Moroccan burgers and barmbrack eggy bread. Yes, please! read more
Camping ‘roast’ potatoes anywhichway
You don’t need an oven to make delicious roast potatoes when camping. Follow our recipe to make teeny ‘roasties’ you can spice in a thousand different ways for great camping meals. read more
The wonders of wild woods and wild food
Giles loves woodland camping and the tastiest wild & local food. Let him win you over to the simple pleasures! read more
A campfire crumble to keep winter away
Just because it’s a work day not a holiday doesn’t mean outside is out of bounds. While we still have light evenings and warm(ish) weather, give yourself the treat of fresh air….and a blackberry campfire crumble. read more
Local food, campfire cooking and off-season camping with kids
If you thought the camping season was over, you’re missing a treat. Add some warm layers, stoke up the campfire and take some inspiration for outdoor cooking from Andy Stevenson, developer of online local foodie and outdoor cookery community Local Food Lunches. read more
Tasty camping and the magic of mushrooms
Camping and foraging for mushrooms are the perfect recipe for a wild weekend. Our expert tells you what to look for. read more
Wild camping and culture in Scotland
If you’ve ever dreamed of woodland living, but can’t quite shake off the attractions of comfort, we may have found the weekend for you! A combination of wild camping and city culture. read more
Carry on camping…and chatting
There’s a new place to share camping, campervan and outdoor cooking ideas, ask questions and get advice. Camping and Campervan Chat UK is a new Facebook group designed to make camping even more fun. read more
Can the sun save our bees?
Bees are important for far more than their honey. They’re vital pollinators. They’ve been under threat from a deadly enemy – the Varroa mite. But now, there’s hope…
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Going wild with Monica – a first foray into foraging
Foraging is a great way to put free, super-fresh and tasty delicacies on the camping menu. Monica Wilde gives us an introduction to where, how and what to forage. read more
On the camping trail…in a south-westerly direction
Camping and eating in Shropshire and Somerset. A guide to great campsites and some delicious food finds. read more
A wild garlic primer
Forage for wild garlic (responsibly and carefully) and make these simple camping-friendly recipes. Vegetarian options too. read more
How to build a campfire…and other camping tips
Feeling a bit Mad Hatter-ish, we’ve decided to make our latest campfire all wrong…but all right. Here’s a weird and novel way to get the campfire going, plus some random camping and campervan tips to try out. Let us know if they work for you.
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