An instant barbecue that doubles as a camping gas cooker? How perfect that sounds. People seem to love the Cadac camping stove, so we’ve given it a try too. See what we thought.
Have We Found The Best Camping Stove? Testing the Cadac Read More »
Clever tips and cooking equipment to make campsite meals easy and fun. From using less gas to carrying eggs; from keeping pans clean to unsalting the too-salty!
Clever Ideas For Easy Camp Cooking Read More »
How do we all stay green when camping? Read our BIG green guide to making camping a bit more environmentally friendly. From keeping clean to buying food.
25 Ways To Make Camping More Environmentally Friendly (Green Camping) Read More »
Call it an eggless omelette, a Mediterranean soca, a pancake with panache…here’s a quick, easy and ultra-adaptable recipe for camping breakfasts, lunches or dinners.
The Whatever-you-like Camping Pancake Read More »
Family, friends, fun and food are the four ingredients that make a camping trip truly special. When it comes to packing provisions, though, how can you make things easy, exciting and nutritious for vegans and people on plant-based diets?
Vegan Camping Meals – Fast Food, Easy And Delicious Read More »
We’ve been promising to review the LotusGrill barbecue ever since we thoroughly road-tested the Cobb. So here we are. Did it prove to be smokeless? Did it really only take three minutes to get to cooking temperature?
Testing The LotusGrill Barbecue – Our LotusGrill Review Read More »
Camping and foraging for mushrooms are the perfect recipe for a wild weekend. Our expert tells you what to look for.
Tasty Camping Cooking And The Magic Of Mushrooms Read More »
Which travel mugs keep drinks warm (and cold) the longest? Which reusable takeaway coffee cups are a joy to use instead of throwaways? Discover the best in our guide to insulated travel mugs and reusable coffee cups.
Best Insulated Travel Mugs And Zero-Waste Reusable Cups Guide Read More »
Although we love campsite cooking, there are times when we just want something fast and delicious. We’ve tested lots of readymeals and kits to find the ones that work. Shhhh, don’t tell!
Tasty Cheats – Super Easy Camping Food Read More »
We set our testers the challenge of making a meal using some of the most popular woodburning camping stoves – the Frontier, the EcoZoom Versa, the tiny Woodgas stove and the high-tech Biolite. Plus the Solo Stove gasifying model and more. See how they fared.
Woodburning Camping Stoves guide – Give up the gas? Read More »
Forage for wild garlic (responsibly and carefully) and make these simple camping-friendly recipes. Vegetarian options too.
A Wild Garlic Primer Read More »
We’ve come across some clever-looking barbecue innovations, but are they really any better than a basic barbecue? How do the Lotus Grill and the Cobb compare?
The Cobb vs the LotusGrill Read More »
Chargrilled tofu or steak with rice and lentil pilaff, a gooey chocolate pancake and a perfect camping breakfast-on-toast. Try our fast and simple camping recipes using either a Cadac Safari Chef or any decent camping stove.
Fast And Delicious Gourmet Camping Food Recipes Read More »
Which kitchen tools are essential for your camping kit? Delicious courgette fritters persuaded us to take a hand-powered processor perfect for campsite meals and dips.
Courgette Fritters – And A Hand-Powered Food Processor Read More »
Want the pleasure of campfire cooking without the hassle? Kotlich cooking with a tripod or the snazzy Bon-Fire are exciting ways to make a delicious outdoor meal.
Campfire Tripod Cooking – The Best Three-Legged Cook Guide (3 Legs) Read More »
Is the Cobb barbecue better? Will it change our camping cooking? We’ve tested this tabletop barbecue on a menu of marinated trout and veggies and turkey kebabs. Here’s what we thought of it.
Should I Buy A Cobb Barbecue Stove? Read Our BBQ Review Read More »
How do you make your own bread or cakes when you’re camping? Hear from tent-campers and campervanners who use everything from the Remoska to the Frontier stove for beautiful baking while travelling. It’s inspirational!
Camping And Campervan Baking – Bread And Cakes Read More »
”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.
The Call Of The Campfire Read More »
What a find. Free nuts in the hedgerow! It looks like a bumper year for British cobnuts. We’ve created a few of recipes to bring out their deliciousness. Try our (vegan) carrot bacon with them too!
Cobnut Recipes…And Amazing Carrot Bacon Read More »
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.
Local Food, Campfire Cooking And Camping With Kids Read More »
All the best campsites booked? Don’t give up. One reader and her family found a new site in Wales next to four wonderful beaches.
A Welsh campsite discovery – and an EcoGrill success Read More »
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.
Going wild with Monica – a first foray into foraging Read More »
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.
How to bake a cake when camping Read More »
Oh goodness. This is delicious…coconut pain perdu. It’s simple, easy to make dairy-free and perfect for cooking on our Cadac Safari Chef or campstove with frying pan.
The most delicious camping dessert…and a vegan version too Read More »
Camping out of season is fantastic, but you need to prepare. Here’s what we learned on a winter campervan trip in Scotland – how to find a great wild camping spot, stay warm, keep yourself entertained, eat well…and go to the loo!
Autumn and winter campervan travels Read More »
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.
Amazing campfire hacks…and other camping tips Read More »
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.
Carry on camping…and chatting Read More »
Pick up some top tips from a real camping expert – and discover wild camping made easy.
Wild camping with ease at Eco Camp UK Read More »
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.
A campfire crumble to keep winter away Read More »
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.
