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WHEN

CHEFS GO

CAMPING

camping can be a culinary experience as well
Chris Dennett

f pressed on their favorite things about where they live, most a couple of chefs from Southern Oregon who grew up camping and
Southern Oregonians will have camping somewhere in the top 10. asked them what some of the things are that they like to cook when
IThere are many different levels of campers: maybe you get out they’re working with limited supplies and a fire.
every chance you can and you hike two miles in, or maybe you load up
the car and pull into a State campground with bathrooms and a shower, There are plenty of difficult dishes to make and challenging things that
or maybe you stay in a cabin but still like to make a fire and grill some you can (try to) create when you’re roughing it. These recipes, how-
food. Don’t be shy, if you say “cabining” fast enough, it still kind of ever, are a little more rustic than your average recipe, simply because
sounds like “camping.” most people aren’t taking measuring cups and top quality chef knives
on a camping trip. They are simple and delicious, and something you
More than just the outdoors, camping can be a culinary experience can try yourself, or things that might give you some ideas for your
as well. There are a number of things that are simple and easy to cook next camping trip.
using just some basic ingredients and your campfire. I connected with

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