Sourdough is a weakness that I will readily confess to, and I let my starter slip out of my grasp a number of years ago. However, there is one here that is wonderful! You’d never know it was the same starter you’d been nursing for years. I put together the starter and then when it was ready, I borrowed the backyard fire-pit for a time and pretended I was out camping. Some bacon drippings and a couple of cups of sourdough starter, and I had a loaf of bread baking away in my Dutch oven. It was incredible!
Around here we tend to like our eggplant fried in onion and garlic, and served up with a little parmesan sprinkled on top. I spotted this recipe for “Batter Fried Eggplant” and had to give it a try. With spices like curry and ginger, it really aroused my curiosity. For this one I just used a cast iron skillet over hot coals and an inch or so of oil. They came out golden and kicked French fries off of the map!
Desserts are a favourite, whether there’s company or not. The Dutch oven was put back into use for “Easy Peach Dutch Oven Cobbler,” since late summer peaches are available and juicily delicious. This recipe had three ingredients, easy to carry on a camping trip! It took a little finesse, ensuring that the correct number of briquettes were in use and that the oven was rotated on schedule. However, when it was done, this delicious cobbler did serve 8-10 people and was lip smacking with ice cream served alongside. Next time I’m trying the cherry cobbler!
There are some newer recipes here as well, they’re not all old. So you can really have a good time trying out new things and old while enjoying a peaceful camping trip at the lake, or the ocean, or wherever you happen to be. I would suggest bringing a copy along with you, though, it could prove invaluable!
Published by: Gibbs-Smith 2004
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