Posts Tagged ‘recipes’
How to make elderflower cordial

It’s that time of year – Elderflower season. Team OAG went foraging last week, and, along with nettles and wild garlic, one of the goodies we came across was the Elder. So we promptly knocked up some elderflower cordial. Elder trees can be found just about everywhere, so if you’re not lucky enough to have on in […]
Wild Nettle Risotto

Next time the cupboards are looking bare, head down the garden. Seconds from your back door you can find some of nature’s healthiest and most nutritious offering; the humble nettle. Head outside, don you gloves and look for young nettles (one’s that have yet to flower). Make sure you pick only pick the tips, the […]
How to: Bake bread in the sand

There’s nothing better than a freshly baked loaf, especially one that’s come straight out of the ground…
BBQ the Outdoor Adventure Guide way

Whether it’s for a week-long camping trip in Cornwall, a day-trip to the countryside or just a jaunt down to the end of the garden, we love a good BBQ at OAG towers, and have spent many a vaguely warm evening perfecting our recipes. So forget the bangers and burgers, and try an Outdoor Adventure […]
Campsite Cooking: Stuffing Ball Jumble

Bring the flavours of Sunday lunch to the campsite, using a good stuffing mix as the base of this easy dish – a great way to get a bit of meatiness into a backpacking meal without worrying about meat going off in your pack. Serves 2 Pans 1 Stoves 1 Campfire Yes BBQ No Other […]
Campsite cooking: sweet lentil and cashew curry

This campsite veggie curry is ideal as a full-on feast with fresh ingredients, but it also works brilliantly using dried and tinned produce for gourmet backpacking! Serves 3 Pans 1 large Stoves 1 Campfire Yes Other equipment Knife, spoon, small chopping board Prep time 30-40 minutes Vegetarian? Yes Fuel efficiency: 4/5 You will need > […]
Campsite cooking: Ovenless Pizza

Ever been faced with another night of campsite cooking and had a sudden urge to give Dominos a ring? We hear you. How about making a stove-top pizza instead? A pack of tortillas and some creative toppings can make a very quick (and very tasty) alternative to the usual camp fare – ideal whether you’re […]
Coffee anyone?

Escape Route Bike and Outdoor Shop in Pitlochry, Scotland, is giving out Grower’s Cup coffee between the 11th and 13th May. Made using water boiled on a Primus stove, Grower’s Cup coffee will be available in exchange for a donation to the event charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care, so you can enjoy your organic cuppa […]