cooking planning
what are four things you should take into account when planning food for a camping trip?
allergies and food preferences of your group, weight of food/what you'll be able to carry, perishables, how easy to store certain food items are, the five food groups
what are three risks to be aware of when cooking at a campsite?
stove/fire safety, knife safety, sanitation and perishables
what are the five main food groups
grains, protein, fruits, vegetables, dairy
would hamburgers be a good lunch item on a five day camping trip? why or why not?
no, meat is perishable
what is the method we learned for moving around a stove? explain what this technique means.
wagon-wheel. moving in circular motion around stove so you are always facing the stove and do not reach across it.
what are three foods in the grain category that you could bring on a week-long camping trip?
tortillas, rice, pasta, pita bread, couscous, etc
what are two breakfast items you would bring on a camping trip? explain why you chose those items.
oatmeal, tortillas with peanut butter, cereal, pancakes, etc
what are three ways to reduce risk when cooking at a campsite?
limit distractions, keep your eyes on the stove, use a flat surface to cut food on
what kinds of fruits would you bring on a several day camping trip and why?
dried fruits, canned fruits, freeze-dried fruits, oranges, apples