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Backyard Life Blog » outdoor cooking https://backyardlifeblog.com Because the little things in life ARE the big things! Sun, 02 Nov 2014 19:15:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Step back in time to find new ideas: 18th century cooking https://backyardlifeblog.com/2013/03/step-back-time-find-new-ideas-18th-century-cooking/ https://backyardlifeblog.com/2013/03/step-back-time-find-new-ideas-18th-century-cooking/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://backyardlifeblog.com/?p=2166 Warning: Use of undefined constant title - assumed 'title' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP) in /home/backyard/public_html/wp-content/plugins/contextual-related-posts/contextual-related-posts.php on line 82

One of the things that draws me to outdoor cooking is the immense history of it.  A long time ago, some wild beast ended up on a fire and it was good.  Ever since, we’ve been trying new things to … Continue reading →

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I have LOTS of cookbooks.  Some are pretty to look at.  Some are merely informative.  Few are both.  This is one of them.  Smoking Meat: The Essential Guide to Real Barbecue is the culmination of years of work by the … Continue reading →

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The Christmas season is upon us.  We’ve survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Are you still trying to come up with something to give your outdoor cook?  Here are some ideas. Wood chips are a great gift.  They can be … Continue reading →

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]]> https://backyardlifeblog.com/2012/12/gifts-outdoor-cook/feed/ 0 My Outdoor Cooking Setup Part 2 — Cast Iron https://backyardlifeblog.com/2012/09/my-outdoor-cooking-setup-part-2-cast-iron/ https://backyardlifeblog.com/2012/09/my-outdoor-cooking-setup-part-2-cast-iron/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://backyardlifeblog.com/?p=1673 Warning: Use of undefined constant title - assumed 'title' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP) in /home/backyard/public_html/wp-content/plugins/contextual-related-posts/contextual-related-posts.php on line 82

Cast iron cookware is among the most versatile to use in a car camping or backyard setting.  It is relatively inexpensive, can handle as much heat as you can throw at it, and as non-stick as anything if seasoned properly.  … Continue reading →

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One of the main reasons people shy away from using cast iron is because they are afraid of the cleanup.  The easy way around this is to make your own parchment dutch oven liners. I first saw this method used … Continue reading →

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]]> https://backyardlifeblog.com/2012/08/make-parchment-dutch-oven-liner/feed/ 3 Jiffy Dutch Oven Cake https://backyardlifeblog.com/2012/07/jiffy-dutch-oven-cake/ https://backyardlifeblog.com/2012/07/jiffy-dutch-oven-cake/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://backyardlifeblog.com/?p=1490 Warning: Use of undefined constant title - assumed 'title' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP) in /home/backyard/public_html/wp-content/plugins/contextual-related-posts/contextual-related-posts.php on line 82

This Jiffy dutch oven cake made the cut on our last camping trip for a few specific reasons. We wanted a dessert item that wasn’t s’mores (we ate plenty of those) It had to be reasonably easy to make And … Continue reading →

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I came up with this Apple Cinnamon Dessert Pizza recipe on a whim while trying to come up with a dessert to go with some homemade calzones, but that’s a story for another day.  This recipe comes together really easily … Continue reading →

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I received a pair of Lodge Logic 6-Quart Pre-Seasoned Dutch Ovens for Christmas this year and to celebrate, here’s a list of features that make cast iron dutch ovens an important part of my outdoor cooking arsenal.   Cast iron … Continue reading →

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The majority of households in the US own a grill, but how many use it all year?  Sure, if you live in Miami, Houston, or San Diego, it’s no big deal.  Many Northerners choose to pack up the grill in … Continue reading →

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]]> https://backyardlifeblog.com/2011/12/how-to-grill-in-winter/feed/ 0 How to Choose the Best Grilling Tongs https://backyardlifeblog.com/2011/12/how-to-choose-the-best-bbq-grilling-tongs/ https://backyardlifeblog.com/2011/12/how-to-choose-the-best-bbq-grilling-tongs/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 http://backyardlifeblog.com/?p=907 Warning: Use of undefined constant title - assumed 'title' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP) in /home/backyard/public_html/wp-content/plugins/contextual-related-posts/contextual-related-posts.php on line 82

Poorly designed grilling tools can be the difference between a great grilling experience and a lousy one.  Here is a side by side comparison of 4 different barbecue and grilling tongs.  The first 2 are from grilling tool sets.  The … Continue reading →

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