I know exactly what you mean, jfain. Lot's of people feel that way. I even know people who precook all their meals in boil-in-bags, and then just heat some water in camp.

On the other side of the campfire, are the historic reenactors, who replicate hearth cookery in their camps. When we're at such an even we typically have at least two Dutch ovens, several skillets, and a pot or three.

But there isn't a whole lot you can't make wrapped in foil. See, for instance, my comment about winning the cooking merit badge. And you'd be surprised at what can be done with a forked stick----or even a straight one. Keep in mind that a stick is just a skewer, and the world is full of foods made on skewers and cooked over coals. If, instead of a hot dog, you suspend a slice of steak or chicken from your stick, you have, in effect, made a satay. Ditto any kind of kebob, etc.

If you read my introductory notes to that section, though, you should pick up on the idea that it includes not only things you actually cook in camp, but things you can cook at home as well. All of the fish recipes, for instance, are based on the idea that many people take camping/fishing vacations, and bring home a lot of their catch. Ditto hunters. Etc.

I should have mentioned, for folks who may not have picked up on it, that my newsletter includes a recipe each week that does not appear on the site itself.

So if you like my recipes you might want to subscribe for no other reason.

I did notice that. Keep those venison recipes comnig. You know I always have a freezer packed with it. I think I've made venison about every way possible but I'm still looking for new ideas.

In that regard, one thing most people are not aware of is that venison can sub in almost every lamb recipe. Just watch your oil content a bit, cuz lamb does have more fat. But otherwise venison really is suitable.

Yup I've made a lot of Greek, Turkish and Morrocan venison. It works really well. I've also done curry, fajitas, stir fry, schnitzels,meat loaf, hamburgers, chili, meatballs of every variety,bolognese, stroganoff, goulash. We eat a lot of venison. You get the picture Still we like it and it's pretty healthy. Because they eat roots, berries and nuts it has omega-3s, it's low in fat and it's environmentally friendly.