Campfire Bagel Pizzas

Another favorite snack of ours is bagel pizzas. They are super quick and easy. For this one we use our Lodge Cast Iron again, but we use their Logic 5″ Wonder Skillet model.

Just cut a bagel in half, add mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, heat until cheese melts, and the bagel is crusty. YUMMY!

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Campfire Beefstew

I’m finally getting around to posting some cooking we’ve done over the campfire over the years. When we car camp it is very easy to bring along the things you need for meals like this. When we backpack in, our meals are not as great as this one was.

We are big fans of Lodge Cast Iron, and this beef stew requires the use of their dutch oven model.

First thing first – butter! Mmmmm, no calorie counting while camping.

Then you’re going to brown the meat. This time, we didn’t brown it enough for my taste.

Add in all the veggies. Potatoes, onions, celery, carrots. Season to taste with fresh thyme, salt and pepper.

Put the lid on and let simmer for about 2 hours, or until the onions and celery are clear.

Starting to look yummy only after about an hour.

We made enough for about 12 people, and their was only us two there, so it would have been nice to share it with other campers if we could have.

I hope you enjoyed our little cooking beef stew over a campfire.

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Campsite Picture of the Day

I’m not 100% sure where this is, but I think it’s in Texas somewhere. Maybe Jason The Exploder will pop in and let us know. The hot springs featured in his other pictures look great!

This comes from jasontheexploder’s Flickr stream.

Two tents and the Silver Jew.

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Jansport 8000 Meter Challenge – Training

Michael and his group that he is training with for the Jansport 8000 Meter Challenge went out for an evening hike after work for training. They are climbing the 5,080 foot peak trail tonight at Black Mountain. It’s very close and I can see it right out my front door. He just called from about half way up the trail and asked if I can see their lights. No honey, I can’t see your little headlamp from 2 miles away He was huffing and puffing, but he said he was trekking on. He’s got a lot of work to do before the challenge right after Labor Day.

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Independent Thought

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Sandals

I love my Teva’s and I never go camping without them. I have had them for over 10 years, and they have held up pretty good until recently. The sole is starting to split at the toe. I was online looking for some new ones and I found this site with all kinds of Teva, reef flip flops, and different sandals. The reef sandals will work nicely around the campfire at night also, especially when we camp on the beach again. Hmmm, maybe I should buy a couple different pairs

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