Nols Cookery

by Pearson, Claudia; National Outdoor Leadership School (U. S.); Clelland, Mike

• ISBN13: 9780811728607
• ISBN10: 0811728609
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-07-01
• Publisher: Stackpole Books

Summary

-- Called "the most complete book for beginners" by Backpacker magazine -- New edition of an outdoor cooking classic -- Time-tested source for beyond-the-basics cooking in the field Now available with updated information, additional recipes, and dozens of helpful new illustrations, this guide from the National Outdoor Leadership School is filled with easy-to-make, high-energy recipes. This popular cookbook addresses the complete cooking process from meal planning to the efficient use of provisions throughout a backcountry expedition. "Nols Cookery" also examines proper packaging of food and gear for easy transport and use, as well as proper on-site fire preparation. Divided into recipe categories of breakfasts, beverages, lunches, desserts, and dinners, this book goes beyond ordinary camp chow to cover field-prepared casseroles, salads, and baked goods.

Author Biography

Claudia Pearson has been described as a "food-packing" guru by Backpacker magazine, and is Rations Manager for the National Outdoor Leadership School's Rocky Mountain Branch

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Planning
Ration Planning	p. 3
Backcountry Nutrition	p. 12
Sample Shopping List	p. 19
Packaging	p. 29
Ration Resupply	p. 32
Cooking
Equipment and Stoves	p. 37
Cooking on Fires	p. 43
Basic Cooking Terminology	p. 48
Cooking Hints for Beginners	p. 50
Environmental Considerations	p. 54
Recipes
Beverages	p. 63
Breakfasts	p. 67
Dinners	p. 80
Breadstuffs	p. 129
Desserts and Snacks	p. 148
Recipe Index	p. 169
General Index	p. 173
Guide to Measurements	p. 180
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