It is no secret that we love to have a campfire and cook on it as well. They are cosy, fun, magical, and add a sense of adventure to our outdoor trips. I believe it benefits children and there is much to be learnt from having campfires. I have done a few general information posts in the past about campfires. …
Campfire Cinnamon Bread – Bread On A Stick
This campfire cinnamon bread recipe is very easy and can be prepared in advance. The cinnamon bread is very tasty, warming, and filling. It was a hit all round with my fussy trio. It was also a struggle to get the cinnamon bread dough cooked before they ate it up uncooked!! It was just what we needed while playing on …
Outdoor Kit Focus – Our Waffle Iron
I thought it might be nice to focus on a piece of our outdoor kit that we use, explain about it, and discuss it a little. So for today’s blog post I have chosen our waffle iron that we sometimes use outdoors on the campfires during our hikes. What Is Our Campfire Waffle Iron? The waffle iron we use on …
How To Cook On A Campfire & Some Handy Rules
We love cooking outdoors on campfires and it’s such a cosy way of spending time together. I have previously written about the basics of making a campfire, and also how to solve some campfire problems, but in this post I want to run through some methods of how to cook on a campfire and a few handy rules. I hope you can …
6 Campfire Problems & What To Do
You have packed up and headed off for an outdoor adventure that includes lots of fresh air and nature. You have also decided the best and most cosy way to cook your food would be on a campfire…..a person after my own heart!! Who doesn’t like a warming campfire and making memories around them? However, you hit a problem with …
Campfires – The Basics & Tips
We get a lot of enjoyment out of making and using campfires as part of our outdoor experiences. It adds an extra sense of adventure to our outdoor trips, whether hiking, camping, or just visiting a beach to play, and in the cooler months it makes our meal break a very cosy one. I haven’t always been happy with fires …
The Swedish Kitchen – Cooking Outdoors
The beautiful Swedish countryside is full of outdoor fire pits, making cooking outdoors very accessible to everyone. They come in all shapes, sizes, and conditions, but there is no doubt about it, being able to do your cooking outdoors on a hike or a camp, safely and responsibly, adds to the experience and memories, especially for our three children. There …
Perfect Pizza Wraps
In previous recipes I have experimented using both Swedish flat breads and French baguettes to make pizza meals, and both have been a success. However, today’s idea of pizza wraps wins hands down over those two, according to the taste testing panel of my crazy trio. They were so easy to make, very quick to cook, and extremely tasty to eat. Ingredients …
Apple and Cinnamon Porridge – A Warming Breakfast
This apple and cinnamon porridge breakfast is quick and easy (a big plus point when you are outdoors), tasty, and very filling. It’s perfect for starting the day in the great outdoors, or as a snack to make when out hiking for the day as it will give you lots of energy. Ingredients For Apple And Cinnamon Porridge (This is …
Outdoor Play For Teenagers – 11 Ideas
Outdoor play for children is so important for all ages (read here to find out why), and in this mini series of posts I will run through some varying outdoor play ideas for different age groups of children. This post is all about outdoor play for teenagers. This age group is such fun as you extend their boundaries, give them more independence, …