The Secret Diary of a Camping Ninja: Butternut Swan
31 August 2010 : Written by A Camping Ninja
If you book a campsite with the Campingninja fresh local produce search function like we did, chances are you'll spend many afternoons immersed amongst fresh vegetables, hovering up and down the isles between the freshly squeezed apple juice and the home made pecan pies, amazed at the mouthwatering delights to be found in the farm shop, which for us is conveniently located just down the road from the campsite. To be more specific that's about a 2 minute walk away at a moderate ninja speed, or the distance of 15 cucumbers, 4 marrows and 36 runner beans away, give or take a cherry tomato.
But a word of warning - beware of some species fresh off the farm, like the Butternut Swan! Sitting quietly, nestled in a basket with all the butternut squash and acting all innocent as if butter wouldn't melt in its mouth.
I really tried hard to pick one squash out, but the Butternut Swan, so fiercely protective of its young kept trying to peck me with its beak!
Oh well, looks like I'll have to do barbecue roasted sweet potato instead and hope that nobody notices the difference in the much anticipated barbecue roasted butternut squash recipe. They are kind of the same once they're cooked, well, both orange. Hopefully nobody will notice. Will they be able to taste the difference? I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed and wait and see....
Campingninja Camping Tip of the week video: How to save gas and time....
13 July 2010 : Written by Rhian Evans
Campingninja tip of the week demo: don't fill your kettle or pan to the brim with water when you just want a cup of tea. Simply fill your cup with cold water then pour into the kettle to boil - it will take no time at all and use far less gas. Can you afford to miss it?
Tamar Lakes Country Park joins Campingninja
19 May 2010 : Written by The Campingninja Team