You're absolutely right to keep it simple. But that doesn't mean it can't be yummy!
A lot depends on how close the car access is! Part of my GS troop is working on their Silver Award right now and doing a Camping Fun 101 theme. Tonight they were planning the "cooking station". And kept reminding themselves to KISS it, they've learned the hard way about planning too much!
We only tent camp as a troop. And eat very well when we do. Different from backpack cooking. If you have access to (borrow perhaps) a dutch oven you can do really easy and yummy things in there. Try the
www.macscouter.com web site for lots of cooking ideas too.
The pie irons can be used from everything from breakfast (eggs in toast) to dessert (turnovers). A little spray oil (like Pam), couple slices of bread and the filling.
In or on the fire works best if you have a grate.
If you're going to do bacon don't try the traditional frying pan routine - put it in a pot instead and just stir it around so it doesn't stick until it is done as you want it to be.
In the coals you can do baked potatoes (wrap in foil) and have whatever toppings you want. And then our favorites-banana boats!
Ok, yea, we like dessert. Take a banana, slice it (still in skin) lengthwise, tuck in chocolate squares. Wrap in foil and place in coals for about 10 minutes. Remove carefully - think the banana french toast at Tonga's in WDW...yes it is that yummy.
Ok, I already ate dinner, but all this food talk is making me hungry again. Better get up and do something or I will eat!
Deb
