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George's Cookbook: Camping is a one-stop resource for gluten-free and type 1 families wanting to eat well and participate in outdoor activities like camping. The first five chapters provide basic information to get started. Chapters six through twelve are filled with wonderful and easy recipes. The appendices provide a number of useful tools such as planning forms and checklists and lists of gluten-free ingredients and substitutions.
Chapter 1: Insulin, Gluten-free, and Other Food Issues
A brief discussion of food sensitivity and important issues is provided. And, a discussion of Type 1 diabetes and precautions, including transportation and storage of insulation, is presented.
Chapter 2: Nutritional Considerations
The important nutritional issues, specific to camping and outdoor activity are discussed.
Chapter 3: Cooking tools for Camping
Here are introductions to the tools and cooking options you have for camping and outdoor events is provided (with the exception of backpacking). Included are types of fire (wood, charcoal, propane), how to set up, and the utensils needed.
Chapter 4: Types of Camping
Simple descriptions of different types of outdoor activities are defined for which the recipes might be used.
Chapter 5: Meal Planning
This chapter discusses the planning process and identifies critical considerations when dealing with the special needs of gluten-free and Type 1.
Chapter 6: Main Dishes
Whenever you think of a meal outdoors, you always think of the main dish. For most people that might be burgers or hot dogs or barbecue chicken, even steaks. But when you are camping and having more than one meal, you need a little more variety, not to mention breakfast and lunch and dinner. So, we present a variety of main dishes. Try mixing and matching, perhaps a breakfast dish for dinner. And above all, have fun with your meals and your events.
Chapter 7: Side Dishes
In Chapter 6, we explored a number of main dishes. While they are the primary focus of a camp meal, they don't provide all of the nutrition a person needs. And, they can quickly become boring. To add some spice (and nutrition) to your meals, you need to create some side dishes.
A side dish is like a main dish's little sister, like the one at home that is always there to complete the family - Chef George.
Chapter 8: Trail Snacks
Whether it is an all day soccer tournament or a ten mile hike to the next campsite, snacks are important. Trail snacks need to be compact and full of energy while keeping the carbs reasonably low. You could buy some granola bars or trail mix, but you have less control. Try these simple recipes instead.
Chapter 9: Deserts
In the evening, after a great day outdoors, you want a little something extra with your dinner – some desert. There are no better deserts than those made at camp. For some sweet treats, try these deserts.
Chapter 10: Evening Campfire Food
If you are going to be out overnight, especially if it will be cool to cold for sleeping, then an evening snack is in order. If you can have a campfire (check you fire restrictions), there are several great snacks you can make or better yet, let you campers make their own. We present a couple here.
Chapter 11: Dutch Oven Cooking
One of the best ways to cook when camping (when you don't have to pack far) is to use a Dutch Oven. There are many cook books devoted to this form and even some national competitions. Indeed, pretty much anything you can bake in an oven or cook in a pot, you can cook in a Dutch Oven. To get you started, we have included a few simple recipes. For some excitement and great flavor – go with a Dutch Oven!
Chapter 12: Cooking Without Utensils
If you want to have some fun and amaze your diners – try cooking without (or at least with few) utensils. These recipes are easy, fun, and frequently astonish people watching. There are lots of things you can do this way; only a sampling is presented here. Try out the recipes, then begin to experiment on your own.
Appendices
The Appendices include
- checklists for gear and supplies
- menu planning forms and checklists
- gluten-free foods and foods to avoid
- substitutions for additional food sensitivities