Going camping? Here are some things you might forget to pack:
Can opener and/or corkscrew
Resealable plastic bags in several sizes to use as mixing bowls (toss a salad) or for trash
Paper towels
Sponges
A small bottle of dishwashing soap
Plastic spatula
Wooden spoon
Potholder and dish towels
Non-stick skillet
Strainer or colander
Aluminum foil and plastic wrap
Swiss army knife
Sharp kitchen knife
Barbecue mitt
Information
Look for these books at outdoor-recreation stores.
– “Totally Camping Cookbook,” by Helene Siegel and Karen Gillingham (Celestial Arts, $4.95)
– “Wilderness Cuisine,” by Carole Latimer (Wilderness Press, $12.95)
– “Cooking on a Stick: Campfire Recipes for Kids,” by Linda White (Gibbs Smith, $8.95)
– “Good Food for Camp and Trail,” by Dorcas S. Miller (Pruett Publishing Co., $14.95)
– “Camp Cooking,” by Bill and Jo McMorris (Lyons and Burford, $8.95)
– “The One Pan Gourmet,” by Don Jacobson (McGraw Hill, $12.95)
– “The One Burner Gourmet,” by Harriett Barker (Contemporary Books, $14.95)
