Posts Tagged food
Keep Bugs Away from Your Campsite
We all know how unpleasant bugs are and never are they more bothersome than when you are trying to enjoy a camping trip with the family. Bugs ruin every outdoor event, but there are a few things a person can do keep them at bay when camping on the river after a float trip. Not only do the tips apply when camping, but these things can also be done for other occasions when you don’t want bugs ruining your fun.
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The Dangers of Eating Raw Crawfish
Posted by admin in Fishing, Float Trips on August 12th, 2010
One of the most common ways to beat the summer heat is by taking a float trip and it is a particularly popular pastime in the state of Missouri. However, within the past year, there have been some floaters hospitalized with an illness which is so odd and startling, it can be nearly impossible to diagnose the problem or illness accurately. One particular floater pulled a live, raw, crawfish out of Jack’s Fork River swallowed it whole. The person saw others doing it, so he followed suit and thought nothing of it.
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How to Catch Crawfish in Missouri Streams
Crawdads are also called crayfish or crawfish and these small crustaceans look like little lobsters, hence the nickname “poor man’s lobster.” Crawdads breathe through small feathery gills and are found in bodies of water which do not freeze like brooks, streams and creek beds with fresh running water. Crawdads can be found all over the world from South Africa, New Zealand and Australia and even in Missouri. These little crustaceans are eaten all over the world, but only a small portion of the body is actually consumed and enjoyed in soups, etouffees and bisques.
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Campfire Cooking Tips
Posted by admin in Camping, Tips & Tricks on July 12th, 2010
Many of us enjoy loading up the car and heading to our favorite campground and setting up camp for the weekend. The only problem that many of us encounter is trying to prepare food on an open campfire. We end up dragging the barbeque grill, charcoal and lighter fluid with us taking up much needed space in our vehicle, just to avoid cooking on the campfire. Here are some basic tips and tricks for cooking on a campfire that can let you keep the barbeque grill at home.
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Easy Foods to Take on a Float Trip
Posted by admin in Tips & Tricks on June 28th, 2010
Float trips are a favorite vacation destination for many that live in or near the beautiful state of Missouri. While paddling down the clear cool rivers, many float trippers build up an appetite and need to take a break to eat in order to refuel their bodies. Those that are new to float trips are not sure exactly what kind of foods are float trip friendly. Here are some great suggestions and tips to keep paddlers from abandoning ship when the hunger pains start to hit.
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