Tips and tricks for van camping, recipes, and adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

Grilled Herb-Rubbed, Bone-In Pork Chops

Chop, chop, let’s get to it! Believe it or not, pork chops can be tender, delicious, and juicy. The key to good pork chops is to make sure they are perfectly cooked and have lots of flavour. This herb mixture is the perfect combination to excite your tastebuds. And by grilling them, you get that …

Camping Cooking Essentials

Gearing up for your first camping trip but aren’t quite certain of all the camping cooking essentials that you’re going to need? No worries, I’ve got you covered. I’ve gone camping so many times and packed (and overpacked) so many things that I have worked it down to a science! I’ve narrowed it down to …

Banana Nut Muffins

Make use of those frozen bananas in your freezer (I know you have some) with these banana nut muffins. The bananas in the recipe keep these muffins fresh and moist for days to come while the walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. When I make these in a big batch, I’m handing them out to all …

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

In my opinion, peanut butter belongs in every dessert. Well, if I had my way that is! These chocolate peanut butter brownies are no exception. While I do love a classic chocolate brownie, adding peanut butter to the recipe makes it that much more scrumptious! When we head out for the day, I like to …

Easy Camping Lunch Ideas

Sometimes, no strike that, almost all of the time, you want to keep your meal prep at the campsite on the simple side. That is especially true when it comes to lunch. I find that even at home, lunch often gets the short end of the stick and is one of the meals we tend …

One Skillet Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Broccoli

Healthy dinner options can be one of the hardest things to plan out while camping. We want something simple to make that doesn’t require a ton of dishes. However, this doesn’t mean we have to limit ourselves to smokies, burgers, and instant pasta. What if I told you this meal is easy, healthy, delicious, and …

Crustless Mini Bite-Sized Cheesecakes

Mmm who doesn’t love cheesecake? Cheesecake is always a safe bet when it comes to choosing a dessert as it is something just about everyone adores. These crustless mini bite-sized cheesecakes are the perfect serving size for this rich dessert and allow people to select whichever flavour they prefer more! Rather than buy a storebought …

Cooking for Large Groups

Camping solo or with your immediate family is always a great idea, but what happens when you extend that invite to a larger pool of people? With a large camping group, you are sure to never have a dull moment! While it’s certain to be a great time, figuring out camp cooking for large groups …

White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips

This one is for all my fellow snack fiends out there! If you’re anything like me, I always am sure to include a dip on my recipe list for every camping trip. It’s the best savoury snack that I don’t feel one bit guilty about! Unlike the store-bought dips, making your own is completely preservative-free. …

Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Cookies are an absolute MUST while camping. Whether you’re packing lunch for your day trip or need some snacks ready to go at the site, be sure to have some cookies on the menu. Most children have a cookie obsession and my son is certainly no exception. He adores these walnut chunk cookies and I …

Mini Personal Pumpkin Pies

This one is for all you pumpkin lovers out there. While some may wait for the fall season to officially hit, I say we can have pumpkin year-round! These mini personal pumpkin pies are the sweetest little treat. The individual portions make serving and leftovers an absolute breeze.  Have you ever camped close to Thanksgiving …

Orange Cranberry Scones

Do you like a sweet treat for breakfast? While there is no doubt that a cinnamon bun or doughnut falls on the sweet side, scones and biscuits can definitely be on the slider. These orange cranberry scones are packed with fruity flavour and definitely fall on the savoury side. However, once topped with the delicious …