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Feast by Firelight: Simple Recipes for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors

by Emma Frisch
Ten Speed: Crown. Apr. 2018. 208p. photos. index. ISBN 9780399579912. $22; ebk. ISBN 9780399579929. HOME ECON
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Frisch, owner of Firelight Camps, a self-described "glamping" facility in Ithaca, NY, more than meets the challenge of creating a great camping cookbook, offering varied, fun, and manageable recipes for a wide range of dishes, from cocktails to desserts. Each recipe provides a "Prep" section outlining the steps to be taken in advance of departing on a trip. Make no mistake, these recipes involve some serious cooking, but almost all of the work takes place in the home kitchen. The steps to finish a dish at mealtime are relatively simple and very clear. Gluten-free and vegetarian options abound, and are among the most interesting and delicious. Spiced sweet potato and kale tacos, for example, provide a memorable variation on a standby, made complete with a complex and satisfying flavor profile.
VERDICT Beautifully illustrated, with welcome extras such as lists of recommended equipment, tips for efficiently packing your coolers, and engaging headnotes accompanying each recipe, this terrific resource will inspire outdoors enthusiasts who want to add flavor and flair to their camp meals.
Reviewed by Christopher Myers, Lake Oswego P.L., OR , Jun 15, 2018
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