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Bread on a Stick

Bread on a Stick

For me, two of the greatest joys in life are warm homemade bread and a fire that brings together friends and family. The good news is homemade bread cooked on sticks over a fire (literally breadsticks) are a lot easier to make than they sound. Light your fire and let it burn down until you have hot coals, not open flames. Place the flour in a large bowl or on a clean surface and make a well in the center of the flour. Add the yeast and 1 cup of warm water and mix until combin

Fire Smoked Bacon

Fire Smoked Bacon

INGREDIENTS Bacon EQUIPMENT 2 "Y" Shaped Sticks 1 Straight(ish) Stick Pocket Knife Matches Firewood INSTRUCTIONS 1.) Light a fire and let the fire burn down to a medium heat. 2.) Find two Y shaped sticks - Dig two small holes on either side of the campfire, far enough from the flames as to not catch. If necessary use rocks to ensure the Y sticks can stand on their own. 3.) Find one straight(ish) stick - Make sure this stick is strong enough to hold the bacon but thin enough t