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The book of building fires : how to master the art of the perfect fire / by Coulthard, Sally,author(CARDINAL)425469; McCracken, Claire,illustrator;
Includes bibliographical references and indexThe joy of fire -- The anatomy of fire -- Choosing firewood -- Chop, stack, store -- Starting a fire -- Building a fire -- Fragrant fire -- Fire safety"This book is the perfect fireside companion - whether you're building a fire in a fireplace, a woodstove or a campsite in the great outdoors. Straightforward instructions and helpful how-to illustrations provide the wisdom and tools for building a roaring fire with confidence, skill & efficiency - a fire that people will gather around in admiration. Filled with more than 60 entries on every aspect of fire craft, including sourcing the proper wood, chopping & starting, crafting homemade fire starters, building & lighting the perfect stack, & cooking over an open flame, this handsome little book also contains a handy chart with information on more than 25 species of trees & their wood-burning properties. A must-have for anyone who enjoys the simple satisfaction of gathering around a warm, crackling fire, here is an invitation to celebrate the gifts of slow living and one of life's most enduring pleasures." - provided by publisher
Subjects: Firemaking; Stoves, Wood; Campfires;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cook it wild : sensational prep-ahead meals for camping, cabins, and the great outdoors / by Nuttall-Smith, Chris,author.(CARDINAL)868238; McCracken, Claire,illustrator.(CARDINAL)872973; Visnyei, Maya,photographer.(CARDINAL)610581;
Cocktail snacks (the most important meal of the day) -- Dinners -- Mornings after -- Lunches -- A little something for dessert."Say goodbye to ho-hum canned beans and freeze-dried backpacking meals. With prep-ahead recipes and field-tested advice, flavor-packed dishes like herby lemon chicken, vegan dan dan noodles and even fire-baked pecan sticky buns become deliciously doable and fuss-free. Each recipe is divided into "at home" and "at camp" sections, so most of the cooking is done before your trip. Extraordinary outdoor eating is often as simple as dropping fully prepped ingredients into a pot or onto a grill. Just like that, you'll be feasting on showstopping sweet-tangy lemon ribs, sublime vegetarian pastas, or sizzling cumin lamb kebabs paired with puff-and-serve chapati. Plus, with fun and savvy camp kitchen advice, you'll learn everything you need to become a master outdoors cook, including which cheeses travel best, how to chill drinks when you don't have ice, how to pick (and use) a backpacking stove, and how to make great coffee in the wild! Whether your idea of wilderness is a beach, a mountain, a rushing river or your own backyard, you'll want to make these recipes for friends and family. For cooks and campers of every level, Cook It Wild turns outdoor mealtimes into a cause for celebration--and the highlight of every trip."--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Make-ahead cooking.; Outdoor cooking.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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5-ingredient camping cookbook : easy, flavorful recipes for eating well in the great outdoors / by Reynolds-Nuttall, Pauline,author.;
"Cooking outdoors can be tricky without the convenience of a stove, oven, or refrigerator--but with some pro tips, you can create delicious, fuss-free camping meals with just a few basic ingredients. 'The 5-Ingredient Camping Cookbook' is filled with seventy-five simple recipes for eating well in the great outdoors, whether you're camping in your car, an RV, or a tent"--
Subjects: Camping.; Outdoor cooking.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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