Campfires have been traditionally used for cooking for as long as man discovered fire. Since it’s such an old cooking technique, you’d think that campfire cooking would have been mastered by now. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. It is still as tricky as ever. Add to that the complication that some parks impose by banning campfires in some areas. But if you’re lucky enough to get your chance at campfire cooking, here are tips you can use for your own safety and cooking enjoyment:

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Camp cooking is a great exercise in skill and effort and there is always something that sets it apart from other types of cooking. It’s a whole new ballgame when you’re out in the woods; camping and cooking just seems to bring it all together. It may seem a little unfair, but food always seems to look and taste a little bit better when it’s done outdoors. Here’s how to get your camp cooking skills right:

Check your campsite for camp cooking rules.

Don’t go into a national park or wooded area without first checking if it’s all right to cook at your camp. Some restrictions may be in place for certain areas, especially when it involves building a campfire. If there’s a burn ban, follow the rules and go someplace else.

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When we think about Asian cooking, we envision rich, flavorful food mixed with exotic spices. In terms of size, Asian cuisine is probably the largest, consisting of many different cooking styles from different regions and countries. Even those countries have several different cooking styles depending on the locality.

Asian cuisine is made up of many types of cooking, foods and preparation styles. Some of these include:

East Asia (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese)

Some of the cuisine that represents Asian cooking to the rest of the world comes from East Asia. Flavors vary and so do cooking styles but there are also similarities. A staple of East Asian cooking is rice and/or noodles, followed by dishes that contain fish, meat and vegetables. While rice is considered as an important part of the meal, noodles and buns may also be used as substitutes, depending on the region. Read the rest of this entry »

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American cooking is highly influenced by immigrants. In fact, a nation of immigrants has a cuisine that is as diverse and unique as each member of the population. Perhaps it is safe to say that American cooking is a mixture of the world’s cuisines and it continues to evolve.

Isn’t the hamburger American?

When people think of American cooking, they automatically point to the hamburger but even this yummy everyday food is suspect. Foods comparable to the hamburger were brought in by German immigrants. Similarly, much of the cuisine we describe as part of American cooking have influences from other regions and countries. Here are some examples:

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