M is for Menu Plan Week 3 Campstyle

Setting up camp

I haven't created a regular menu plan for this week as our family is going camping tomorrow.  Instead I have linked to recipes for some of the meals and snacks we are going to cook this week - some for the first time.

Breakfasts will include cereal and toast as usual but since we are on holidays there will also be pancakes, bacon and egg muffins and scrambled eggs on toast.

With us arriving at the campsite just before lunch tomorrow we will be trying out Tacos in a bag for easy dining.  On other days we will have sandwiches, pita breads and wraps.

I would love to try out some new camping recipes for dinner but many of the ones I am interested in are for cooler weather and wouldn't suit Bear and Bee's tastes at the moment.  So I have bookmarked them for future camping trips.  We are however going to have Meatball Pasta with a salad and crusty bread,  'Gourmet' hot dogs and Chicken Fajitas (on page 32 of the book). 

For snacks we are taking fruit that transports well like apples, trail mix, crackers and vegetables sticks.  For a sweet treat I have packed this Gingerbread and these Malted Milk Chocolate Chip cookies (and are Bee's new favourite cookie) which we baked today.

What are your families favourite foods to take camping?

For more camping food ideas, make sure you have a look at our Camping Pinterest board.

C is for Camping 2014

In a little under 2 weeks some states of Australia are lucky enough to start their Easter school holidays.  Now that we live in the tropical north of Queensland we are going to take advantage of the wonderful holiday locations and, along with our new tent, get to know this part of our home state a little better.

And since I am always looking for ideas on how to do things better I have been scouring Pinterest for Camping Food and Organisation tips. 

Jillian from A Mom with a lesson Plan has a great list of ideas to make camping easier and fun.  I am definitely going to try out the Walking Tacos, number 6 on the list of Yummy Camping Recipes. Although I will probably use a healthier style of corn chip bought in bulk and divided up into small zip lock bags.

It's not food related but placing solar powered garden lights near the tent ropes is a great idea from One good thing by Jillee.   As is the clever camp kitchen organiser.  Check it out!

For more great camping ideas, head on over to our Camping board on Pinterest.  There's a link in the sidebar.

Do you have any sure fire tips or menu items for camping with kids?