Camping season is officially here! Once again we are able to go out to the great outdoors and do our best to make it as comfortable as we are at home, haha. Some of you will read that and maybe take offense. But as you are blowing up that huge air mattress in a tent that is big enough to stand up in, or better yet setting up a huge travel trailer… I am a bit right when you think about it.
I have always loved camping and one of the best things is having a fire and cooking over the open flame. Well if you are enjoying outdoor cuisine, there is a warning to keep food safety in mind as you do. Some sites say:
“When the temperature outside rises above 90°F Fahrenheit (32°C), perishable food such as meat and poultry, dips and cold salads, or cut fruits and vegetables are only safe to sit out on the table for one hour.”
Here are some tips to keep eating outdoors enjoyable.
Eating Outdoors – Staying Food Safe in Spring and Summer
Now there is the classic hotdog on a stick and marshmallows between crackers and chocolate treats around the fire. But there are also some gourmet dishes to be cooked in the deep woods too.
HOW TO COOK FOOD OVER A CAMPFIRE | PRO CAMPFIRE COOKING TIPS
The other way to look at cooking over the campfire, it is basically barbequing. So these scientific tips to the best BBQ would apply too. Who knew searing meat was not sealing in moisture and that mayonnaise could actually be more important than BBQ sauce when you are grilling…
