Campfire Corner

  • Campfire Corner – Sept ’25 Week 2

    Campfire Corner – Sept ’25 Week 2

    Smoke & Stories from the Hudson Valley The Hudson Valley is where New York’s whiskey roots dig deep—rolling hills, crisp air, and distilleries that feel as much a part of the land as the orchards around them. Our travels this week took us not only to those distilleries, but also to the hauntingly beautiful Bannerman

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  • Campfire Corner – Sept ’25 Week 1

    Campfire Corner – Sept ’25 Week 1

    🔥Using AI for Planning The glow of the campfire has always been a place to plan—the next leg of the trip, tomorrow’s meal, or which bottle to crack open when the stars come out. These days, planning doesn’t just happen with paper maps and scribbled shopping lists. AI can be a tool in your back

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  • Campfire Corner – Aug ’25 Week 3

    Campfire Corner – Aug ’25 Week 3

    Sustainability in Cast Iron: Cooking With Forever Pans When we talk about sustainability, most people think of solar panels or electric cars. But sometimes the simplest solutions are already in our hands—or in this case, over the fire. This week’s campfire spotlight is on cast iron. I’ve been cooking with three different skillets lately: All

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  • Campfire Corner – Aug ’25 Week 2

    Campfire Corner – Aug ’25 Week 2

    Last time we hit pause on the tale, it was to share the big news — our “new to us” motorhome, complete with personality, quirks, and just enough propane scent to keep things interesting. This week, we’re swapping steering wheels for smokers, because nothing draws a crowd like the slow, smoky perfume of good jerky

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