Category: Cooking

Stories of cooking both at the campground and in general

  • After over six years of loyal service, countless dinners, dozens of holiday cooks, and more late-night “just throw something on” meals than I can count, my Pitboss has finally smoked its last smoke. Yesterday—Thanksgiving of all days—it gave everything it had left, but just couldn’t push past 250°. It tried. I tried. We both stared…

  • Just about everyone who camps has heard of the Blackstone griddle—and for good reason. I’ve got the 36-inch model at home and absolutely love it, so years ago we picked up a 22-inch version for camping. It’s served us well for several seasons. Sure, it’s a little heavy, and you have to flip the top…

  • Ahhh, camping — fresh air, crackling campfires, and cooking on cast iron like a modern-day pioneer (who also happens to sneak a Blackstone griddle into the woods). Seriously, what could be better? When we camp, I’m the self-appointed camp chef. Dawn handles the indoor stuff — which thankfully isn’t much, because let’s face it, the…