The Simple Life

HOBO Dinners

For each dinner, use
4 ounces lean ground beef made into patty
1 medium potato sliced (peeling left on)
1 large carrot scraped and sliced into 1/4 inch coins
1 generous slice of onion
salt and pepper or other seasonings as desired.

Tear a 12 inch square of aluminum foil
for each dinner.
Place meat patty in centre of square.
Top with sliced potato, carrot, and onion.
Season as desired.
Bring corners of foil together, sealing tightly.

Bake in campfire ashes for 30 minutes.
Serve in foil with bread and fresh fruit.

TIP
You could also do this with a chicken breast
or pork chop adding some slices of apple to the pork.
Try it at home on the BBQ for 30-40 minutes

Clean up is a breeze and no messy pots to
wash or scrub.

Happy 4th

WW


Camp Fires
ALWAYS remember that fire can ignite a multitude of materials, including tents, clothing and picnic tables. Build your campfire at a safe distance from sleeping and eating quarters, and keep people at least 3 feet from fire's flames.
USING a metal fire pan (available at most outdoor stops) or a campsite provided fire ring is the safest, easiest way to keep a fire under control. In the event that one is not available, dig a fire pit and line it with small stones.
CLEAR an area of at least three feet from all sides of the fire, so as not to ignite small sticks, leaves or clothing. Line this outside area with a ring of stones and large rocks.
REMEMBER that high winds can spread fire quickly. Always look for an area that is most shielded from strong gusts.
FIREPLACE starters, which are sold in brick form, work great when you need to start a fire in rainy, unseasonal conditions.
THERE is a difference between dry wood and rotted wood. Rotted wood is often damp in its center, and should be avoided.
EVERY campfire that's started, also needs to be put out. Regardless of whether it looks like you still have ashes smoldering or not, it's always safest to dump a pail or two of water into the fire pit before leaving the area. If fire still smokes after addition of water, throw a few shovels of dirt on top of the coals.