Before you indulge in a steamy, decadent cup of hot chocolate, remember that it was once the drink for Aztec Kings. The Aztecs would mix ground cacao beans and water with wild bee honey, spiced it with chili peppers, and brought it to life with anise-flavored herbs.
Hot chocolate made with real chocolate, is to cocoa what frosting is to cake. So throw out that package of instant hot chocolate and treat yourself to something fit for a king!
Don’t risk your health with dirty, diseased or contaminated drinking water. Modern science has given us compact and safe filtration and purification, and Katadyn’s new MyBottle is easy to use and light on the wallet.
The lantern is possibly the most under-appreciated essential camping item – that is, until you’re pitching a tent or cleaning a fish in complete darkness.
While traditional gas fueled wick lanterns are far brighter, they pale in comparison to modern battery powered, LED firing, non-flammable, extremely rugged, tent-safe lanterns – and the Black Diamond Titan is one of the best.
Going on a hike with the kids? Use this checklist of fun forest items to see who can find the most!
Unless you’re planning to catch your dinner while out in the wild, you’ll need some gear that’s lightweight, well insulated, and has enough room to store food for you and your crew.
The Weekend Cooler is the largest in a family of versatile food storage and transportation solutions made by REI.
The burger is for camping what the hot dog is for baseball games – an American culinary institution.
But the burger does not need to be boring – it can be the highlight of the barbecue, and these 10 burgers showcase American creativity with big, bold flavor.
A step away from what you’d find at your neighborhood lemonade stand, these 8 modern minty twists on classic summertime lemonade recipes will put the fresh in refreshing!
Let’s face it, there’s not many light weight, energy boosting, healthy snack options on the shelves these days. Luckily, trail mix is the perfect treat for outdoor enthusiasts.
There are several variations of trail mix to meet any diet and activity, and the best thing of all is the quick and easy assembly time. Five minutes is all you need to create a tasty treat! Get inspired by our top 10 innovative trail mix recipes that will surely jumpstart any adventure.
One of the best things about fish is that you don’t need a large filet to create bold succulent flavors. So don’t dwell on not catching that giant sea bass, instead, take out a few spices and get creative! You’ll be amazed with what you can do with just a few ingredients.
Read: “Small Fish, Big Flavor” »
