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How to Make Popcorn While Camping

Howcast — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:01:33 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the fire Light your campfire and let it burn until you have hot embers.
TIP: Make sure you light your fire in an open area far from trees, tents, and shrubbery.
Step 2: Make foil packages Cut several pieces of foil 18 to 20 inches long.
Step 3: Add ingredients Add a handful of popcorn kernels and a teaspoon of oil to each piece of foil.
Step 4: Seal and cook Fold the foil in half, then twist the sides to form a seal. Then attach the pouches to long sticks. Place the pouch either directly on the coals or slightly above. Wait for the kernels to start popping. Once your hear no more popping noise, remove your popcorn and open the pouch.
TIP: Use caution when opening the pouch, as it will be very hot and steamy inside.
Step 5: Add spice and eat Add a bit of salt, butter, and even sugar if you like, and enjoy your yummy treat in the woods.
FACT: Archaeologists have found 1,000-year-old kernels of popcorn in Peru and Utah.

You Will Need

Fire
Foil
Popcorn kernels
Oil
Stick
Salt
Butter
Sugar

How to Make High-Protein Trail Mix

Howcast — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:15:58 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Make a mixed-nut trail mix Make a mixed-nut trail mix by combining 1 cup of cashews, 1 cup of peanuts, 1 cup of almonds, 1/4 cup of shelled pistachios, 1/4 cups of pretzels, 1/4 cup of dried cranberries, 1/4 cup of chocolate-covered coffee beans, and 1/4 cup Reese’s Pieces in a large bowl. Put 1 cup of trail mix in individual resealable snack bags for each hiker.
TIP: Store the mix in a cool dry place so the chocolate does not melt.
Step 2: Make an energy trail mix Make gorp by combining 4 cups of cereal, 2 cups of peanut M & M ‘s, 2 cups of small crackers or pretzels, 1 cup Brazil nuts, 1 cup of dried apricots, 1 cup dried cherries, and 1 cup of raisins in a large bowl.
Step 3: Make a marshmallow trail mix Make a marshmallow trail mix by mixing 1 1/2 cups of marshmallows, 1 cup of dried apricots, 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup of cashews, 1/2 cup of raisins, 1/4 cup of sunflowers seeds, and 1/2 cup of shredded coconut.
TIP: Add more protein by adding chopped up beef, turkey, or salmon jerky.
Step 4: Make a toasted almond mix Make a toasted almond trail mix by combining 1 cup of toasted almonds, 1 cup pitted dates, 1 cup dried banana chips, 1 cup of dried apricots, 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds, and 1 cup of raisins.
Step 5: Make a spicy trail mix Make a spicy trail mix by combining 1/2 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 6 teaspoons of ranch dressing mix, 4 cups of bite size pretzels, 1 1/2 cups of crisp cereal squares, and 1 1/2 mixed nuts in a large brown paper bag. Add the oil and shake. Place the trail mix on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Enjoy these high-protein snacks on the go.
FACT: Over 90 million pounds of marshmallows are sold each year in the United States.

You Will Need

Nuts
Pretzels
1/4 c. cranberries
1/4 c. chocolate-covered coffee beans
Candy
Cereal
2 c. goldfish crackers
Dried fruits
1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 c. coconut
Seasonings
1/2 c. vegetable oil
Jerky (optional)

How to Make Hot Dogs in a Thermos

Howcast — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:41:41 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare condiments Pour condiments, like ketchup, relish, mustard, and cheese into small, airtight containers. Then put buns into a zip top plastic bag.
TIP: Save condiment packets from restaurants instead of packaging them yourself.
Step 2: Heat water Boil water in the tea kettle.
Step 3: Pour water into thermos Place hot dogs into your thermos and pour the boiling water into it, submerging the hot dogs. Then close the lid tightly.
Step 4: Put into lunch bag Place the condiments, buns, and thermos into a lunchbox or bag and head out. The thermos will keep the hot dogs nice and warm until lunchtime.
FACT: Harry M. Stevens created the hot dog in 1900.

You Will Need

Condiments
Hot dog buns
Water
Hot dogs
Equipment:
Small containers
Tea kettle
Thermos
Lunch box or bag
Restaurant condiment packets (optional)

How to Make Gorp

Howcast — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:32:11 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Choose ingredients Gorp is basically a trail mix that can be whatever you want it to be. Pick and choose your ingredients, including but not limited to nuts and seeds, granola, dried fruits, candies.
TIP: Make sure that no one who might share this is allergic to nuts.
Step 2: Put them in a bowl Place your ingredients into a bowl big enough to hold all your items.
Step 3: Mix ingredients Stir the items, mixing thoroughly.
TIP: If you’ll be wearing gloves when you enjoy your gorp, it might be easier to handle if it’s not tiny pieces. Consider binding the mixture together with melted chocolate, peanut butter, or molasses, then toasting in the oven and breaking into nuggets.
Step 4: Bag it up Ration out a couple handfuls of your mix into re-sealable plastic bags.
Step 5: Pack and go Now pack your gorp and go!
FACT: The origin of the word ‘gorp’ is actually unknown, but as early as 1904 it was a verb, meaning to eat greedily.

You Will Need

A bowl
Nuts or seeds
like peanuts
almonds
or sunflower seeds
Granola or cereal
Dried fruit
like raisins
dates
or coconut shavings
Candies like chocolate or yogurt morsels
Any other dry ingredient that sounds good
Re-sealable plastic bags