Gazelle's Guide to Cooking Hacks When Camping in the Woods

There are two things I enjoy in this world: cooking and camping. When combined, I'm living my best life.

The fiancée and I just returned from our annual and traditional camping trip over the weekend to recharge the internal battery. This year, we decided to check out Massasoit State Park and enjoyed the campground. Despite the frigid and rough weather, we toughed it out and were able to warm our souls with some good-mood food.

Planning on going camping this Summer? Here are some easy and quick ideas the whole family will love.

What you'll need:

Step 1: Melt a dollop of butter onto the skillet over an open flame to grease up the pan.

Step 2: Layer your bacon and cook it to your preference, but don't discard the grease (this is very important when it comes time for the eggs).

Step 3: Chop up your potatoes into small cubes and roast them in the same skillet. Add black pepper for zest and empty onto a paper towel when crispy.

Step 4: Add your eggs to the hot "dirty" pan of grease. It's important to stir them (carefully, don't get too close to the fire) thoroughly until they are fluffy and cooked all the way through. An oven mitt may be required for this.

Step 5: Add some fruit on the side and enjoy!

What you'll need:

Step 1: Butter two slices of bread and add cheese and a slice or two of tomato between them.

Step 2: Wrap them loosely in tin foil and add a small dollop of butter underneath the sandwich).

Step 3: Set over an open flame and let it cook for 3-5 min on each side, only flipping once.

Step 4: Remove from the fire and open up to cool down before consuming. The contents are piping hot.

Step 5: Heat a can of Campbell's tomato soup and place it in the middle of the table to dunk your grilled cheese in. It's perfect for a raw and rainy day.

What you'll need:

Step 1: Buy a box of Rice Krispies Treats and some wooden or metal skewers.

Step 2: Place the treats on the skewer and rotate them in the fire, but be careful it doesn't melt off the stick.

Step 3: Once your treat has toasted to your preference, carefully slide it off the skewer (once it cooled down) and enjoy!

BONUS: Buying the Rice Krispies Treats with chocolate chips is a must and instant s'mores.

Happy camping and remember to bring Dawn dish soap or any soap that's safe for the environment to wash your pans afterwards.