Archive for March, 2010
Camp Cuisine: Cashew Curry
Part of the charm of a camping trip is getting as far away from civilization as you possibly can. Day-to-day worries melt away as you bask in the gorgeous splendor of Mother Nature. But sometimes it’s nice to preserve a few hallmarks of civilized life - most notably the cuisine. Even if you’re strapped for ingredients, it’s still possible to come up with some delightful flavor combinations. The following cashew curry with apricots recipe is proof positive.
Ingredients:
¼ cup powdered milk
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. curry powder
3 ½ cups water
pepper to taste
2 cups instant rice
¼ cup cashew pieces
2 Tsp. dried apricots
2 oz. grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Mix milk and some of the water into a paste. Add the rest of the water, mix well, and bring to a boil on your Primus camp stove.
2. Stir in the rice. Cover and allow mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add apricots. Continue simmering as you would with any rice dish - until water is absorbed.
3. Stir in nuts and cheese, and then serve after cheese melts.
Essential Camping Equipment
When it comes to camping, there’s no more fun or enjoyable activity to be shared with family and friends. However, to have an enjoyable camping trip, you’ll want to be prepared with all the necessary gear and equipment. You won’t have a stovetop or an oven, so be sure to bring cooking equipment, at the minimum a canister stove is necessary for cooking hot meals. Having some kind of shelter is a no brainer, so be sure to bring a tent, but also be sure you have a rain fly (unless you’re camping in the desert!). It’s also important to bring emergency supplies in case of a real emergency; equipment like a first aid kit, flashlight, and even a GPS device are great to have in the outdoors.
In addition to all of the equipment essential to survival, it’s also important to remember that camping is about fun! For an enjoyable time consider sporting equipment including croquet sets, footballs, fishing poles, and binoculars (for bird and wildlife watching). Being prepared and planning some fun activities will ensure that your camping trip is one to remember.