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

Easy, Make-Ahead Scotcheroos

The more elegant and upscale sister of the Rice Krispie square, scotercheroos take it just one step further on the road of easy indulgence. Chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut come together in this mouth-watering and family-favourite treat.  Like cookies, these are some of the best desserts for camping since they are easy to grab on the …

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Bookmark this page because this recipe is a staple every baker needs in their life. Sure, it is easy enough to buy a container of icing from the store, but those are LOADED with artificial ingredients. This chocolate buttercream frosting recipe contains only five ingredients…all you can actually name! When it comes to food while …

Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting

We can’t forget to satisfy our sweet tooth craving while camping. While you may not initially think of cake while camping, this yellow sheet cake with chocolate frosting could be your next favourite dessert on wheels. Rather than grabbing something with extra additives from the store, I like to bring my own baked goods. While …

Hearty Minestrone Soup with Fresh Arugula

Picture this. You’ve spent the day out on the trails. You woke up early and snacked along the way. At the summit, you enjoy the view while eating your packed lunch. As you’re making your way back down to the campsite, it starts to sprinkle rain. By the time you get back, you’re absolutely tired, …