When we were finalising the plans for our NextGen Caravan, one of the things I decided not to include was an oven. We bought a Weber Baby Q about 18 months ago. So far I haven't found anything that I would normally cook … [Read more...]
Banana Bread in the Weber Baby Q
A few months ago we bought ourselves a Weber Baby Q. We have already used it lots when we have been away travelling. We have cooked some awesome roasts in it as well as using it for grilling things like steak and … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Stir Fry – Easy Camp Cooking
Whenever we go away on a trip, I like to at least try and continue to eat healthily. This can sometimes be a challenge for any number of reasons. You may only have a limited amount of space to store food or you might be … [Read more...]
Lamb Shank Soup
I love winter time for the fact that I can make and eat soup any time I like! Most of the soups I make tend to be more like a meal just like this Lamb Shank Soup. I make it in my slow cooker, but as I have proved with a … [Read more...]
Chicken and Veg Kebabs
If you think camping food is all sausages and baked beans then think again! Whenever we go camping I still like to eat well and have a nice variety of foods to eat but I also like to keep our meals simple and quick to … [Read more...]
How to Organise Your Camp Kitchen
How to Organise your Camp Kitchen is something that I think we all struggle with initially. No matter how you choose to travel, you will at some stage need to eat. Whether you are in a tent, a camper trailer, caravan … [Read more...]
Chicken and Vegie Soup
With the cooler weather happening here at the moment and work commitments for all of us, there haven't been any opportunities for us to even escape for a weekend. So instead I have been making some plans for a couple of … [Read more...]
Potato Ham and Leek Soup
Tonight I made a huge pot of Potato Ham and Leek soup and it was so yummy I thought I would share my recipe with you. ‘What’s soup got to do with camping?’ I hear you ask. Lots – it would have to be one of the easiest … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Food When Travelling
Apart from petrol I think the main expense we encounter when travelling is food. We can’t do without it. It’s a necessity of life, but it can get very expensive, especially when you are travelling. As much as I like … [Read more...]
Lamb Casserole
The whole family have been super busy today installing our new Drifta Drawer System into the back of the BT-50. I knew I wouldn't have much time to cook something for dinner so I thought I would make a lamb casserole in … [Read more...]
Camp Oven Damper
Whenever we are camped somewhere that we can have a fire I love being able to make a Camp Oven Damper. Damper is an Australian tradition. Originally made from plain flour and water, it was often a staple food of many a … [Read more...]
Camp Oven Chilli Con Carne
Brenden loves spicy food - even the kids don't mind it too much. On our last trip out to Stanthorpe we decided we would have a go at making Camp Oven Chilli Con Carne - and it worked so well. Here's my recipe - as with … [Read more...]
Camp Oven Cooking – Roast Lamb
We recently purchased our first Camp Oven. We bought a 9 quart one as we thought this would be the most versatile size for our purposes. At the same time we got a metal trivet. This sits in the bottom of the camp oven … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Soup
As I have mentioned before, I love road–side stalls for finding fresh local produce when we are travelling. Last weekend we went for a day trip to Maroon Dam and I picked up a lovely fresh pumpkin for $3.00 which I have … [Read more...]
Camper Essentials
It will depend on what type of camping you are planning on doing, as to what items you will deem to be Camper Essentials. We have had a couple of reorganise's since purchasing our trailer. We are now pretty happy with … [Read more...]
