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Bulgogi, traditionally enjoyed with rice or as lettuce wraps, is to Koreans what phở is to the Vietnamese, matzo ball soup to the Jewish, the taco is to the Mexicans, and spaghetti and meatballs are to Italian-Americans. It’s the single Korean dish that has transcended far beyond its humble, and also some royal roots. Everyone has their own rendition of this sweet and savory meat dish, there’s no single “this is it” recipe. It’s even been popularized by Korean-American chef and restaurateur, Roy Choi, when he opened up the Kogi BBQ Taco truck in Los Angeles where he combined the City of Angel’s two favorite foods, Mexican and Korean, together into a taco. And now, you too can enjoy this unique blend of cultures at camp.

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CAMP RECIPE: Korean BBQ PIZZA

Pizza at camp? Yes you can. With the portable and versatile pizza ovens out there these days, you can easily transport one to the campsite. And with some smart prep at home, assembling and baking up that pie in the open air is a breeze.

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Backpacking Friendly KOREAN ARMY STEW, Budae Jigae

Long days on the trail should always be rewarded with a good, hot meal. Especially those days where it’s been the perfect hiking temperature —you know what I mean, those not to hot, not too sweaty, blue sky days. But as soon as the sun starts dipping, it gets a bit chilly. Nothing hits that chilly spot harder than a noodle soup. Not many noodle soups touch the inner soul as like budae jjigae, Korean army stew.

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How to make TikTok BAKED FETA PASTA at CAMP

This dish has become a staple of ours when we’re on the traveling on the road. It’s incredibly simple to prep, ingredients are easy, and readily available at pretty much any grocery story, and well, its delicious. Contrary to the viral TikTok videos, you don’t need to bake this. Baking only double caramelizes the feta cheese and makes it “social media friendly”. I mean, who doesn’t like looking at some perfectly browned cheese?

Here’s my version of this (now) iconic dish and how, very easily, camp-ify it.

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Camp Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup, OXTAIL PHO!

Phở is the spaghetti of the Vietnam. It’s the country’s most known dish, the most talked about, and somehow translated extremely well to non-Vietnamese people when made the leap over the pond to western countries. And, like spaghetti, mom always makes it best. The next best thing while you’re traveling on the road? Make phở yourself and have a full on chill day at camp.

One Pot Vegan White Bean Chili -- Camp Edition

Plant-based or vegetarian are phrases that could make some scrunch their nose. I am very guilty of this. Vegetarian, or healthy meals, are, from my experience, bland affairs with very little depth. The dishes that try to have some kind of identity are usually barely passable versions of extremely gentrified curries hailing from southeast asian countries….

Easy Camp Korean Army Stew, Budae Jjigae

This is a meal for those lazy days at camp when you roll in late but need something that would hit the inner core of your being. Or, it’s for those colder nights when a sandwich just won’t do. It’s quick to put together, and quick to cook up.

Camp Vegetable Polenta

I’m down for eating healthy. I’d be lying if I said I don’t need to. My roundness would be my Pinocchio nose if I was. I would eat a wonderful salad, or a hipster-tastic ancient grain bowl filled with all the millennial healthy buzz words and the latest of alternative ingredients, only to dig for snacks no more than half an hour later…

Food has this crazy way of transporting you back instantly to a specific moment in time. Memories of the place you were at. Memories of the people with you. Memories of the flavors. Memories of the smells. Memories of your reaction to a first taste….

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