S’mores

This past Saturday I was able to get out of the city for a night to go camping at Pocahontas State Park just south of Richmond. After a nice 8 mile hike I rewarded myself with one of these bad boys:

With the help of my friends at Chicago Soy Dairy, I didn’t miss out on s’mores thanks to their Dandies. Gelatin-free and freaking delicious, they toast like traditional marshmallows– or if you’re like me they burn perfectly to get that crispy outside / gooey inside combo.

Camping had me thinking back on my first experiences with cooking.  I was probably six or seven when my camp counselor started weekly cookouts.  I loved thinking up new things that could be grilled or steamed in foil on the fire, and my mom’s barbecue chicken was always a hit.  So, I guess I can blame camping for my career!  I should find a way to write off my recent camping gear purchases as job expenses…

What are your favorite camping spots around Virginia?  What about camping/camp fire foods?  The next camping excursion should involve much more hiking, so mobile food is a must, but I’d like to take it a step or two beyond trail mix and dried fruit.

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