Vermont State Parks

Beer-Braised Beef with Red, White & Blue Potatoes. Great days in the outdoors are even better when you can refuel with fresh, delicious food. This summer VT State Parks Cooks aims to help you enjoy cooking over the campfire at Vermont’s 55 beautiful state parks. We’ve joined forces with the first Vermont State Parks Campfire Chef, Suzanne Podhaizer. As the first Seven Days food editor and founder of Sel de la Terre, Suzanne is a well-seasoned culinary adventurer. Each week we’re releasing themed recipes and photographs that use the bounty of fresh local ingredients made and grown by the state’s farmers and food producers. Themes include Mexican Camp Cooking, Fresh Caught Fish, and Campfire Breakfasts. Each recipe emphasizes creative ingredients and minimal tools to ensure maximum taste from minimal effort. No one wants extra dishes, especially in the woods. A great recipe goes a long way! However, part of being an experienced cook is building up A man sears a steak ...

It’s time to get out of the kitchen and out to the grill! We rounded up delicious recipes to help fuel your Memorial Day Weekend adventures. To maximum your summer play, these recipes were chosen for their ease of preparation, minimal clean up, and crowd-pleasing taste. Grab your skillet and let’s get started! Pro tip: Preparing ingredients before you leave home saves time outdoors for fun and minimizes the amount of trash you need to pack out. Cooking tools needed: Filet knife Skewers (if using wood, make sure to soak in water for at least 30 mins before placing over fire) Heavy-Duty Aluminum foil Large bowl or Ziplock bag Campfire Potatoes From Cupcakes and Kale Chips Cooked potatoes in an aluminum packet. Ingredients: 2 lb. red or white potatoes sliced about 1/2 in. thick. 1 medium onion diced. Salt & pepper to taste. 1/4 c unsalted butter. 1/4 c water. Paprika and/or chopped chives or scallions for garnish optional. Start your camp...

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and that doesn’t change when you are camping. No matter how awesome bacon is, it’s good to have variety in our diet and what a great time camping can be to try out all those recipes you’ve been saving up. Planning is an important first step to a successful meal around the campfire. Here are some tips to make your meals as simple and easy as possible. ·         -  Keep preparation to the minimum by chopping, shredding, or slicing ingredients at home. Measure the necessary amounts and pack them in disposable or reusable containers or zip-close bags. ·         -   Pack perishable items in a cooler loaded with ice-packs or ice blocks, and keep cold until ready to cook. ·        ·         -  Explore the area surrounding the campground. Look out for great local farmers markets where you can get some f...