Camping in style

Whether your idea of “roughing it” is a cozy tent in the woods or a furnished cabin with a nice view of the woods (and indoor plumbing), now’s a perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. Here are some ways to make your adventure more enjoyable:

Foiled again: When cooking anything from corn on the cob to baked potatoes over a campfire, try wrapping the food in foil first. Not only will everything cook more evenly, but you can add all sorts of seasonings – butter, spices and herbs – to the food before you wrap it up. Once cooked, your meal will be infused with flavor. Extra tip: Foil is also great for cleaning public grills before you use them. Simply crumple a large piece of foil and use it to scrape the grill.

Portable wine: No need to worry about toting heavy wine bottles along on your camping trip. Almaden’s Bag In Box (BIB) wine packages are easy to transport whether you’re in a tent, cabin, RV or even on a boat. Here’s to the first shooting star!

Super s’mores: S’mores are a classic campfire dessert. Leave it to Martha Stewart to create a handy, easy-to-make S’mores To-Go box along with tips for building the perfect campfire. For even more decadent s’mores, try substituting peanut butter cups for the chocolate squares!

More great ideas: For dozens of great recipes for everything from main dishes to desserts, you might want to turn to the folks at KOA.

Chablis

A fresh white American wine with light-medium body and wonderful citrus and pear flavors.
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Rhine

A fresh, crisp American white wine served with floral aromas and a crisp finish.
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Burgundy

A robust, full bodied American red wine with a distinctly fruity character.
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Moscato

Delicate, yet full flavored. Fresh fruit flavors of guava and Bartlett pear are perfectly balanced with a refreshing acidity.
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Chardonnay

An excellent, dry white wine with apple and pear flavors. A crisp wine with a clean finish. Semi-dry and medium bodied.
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Cabernet Sauvignon

A satisfying dry red wine with cherry and plum aromas. A smooth, medium bodied wine with a satisfying finish.
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Merlot

A pleasing red wine with blackberry and raspberry aromas. A soft and pleasant medium bodied wines with a smooth finish.
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Pinot Grigio

Crisp, refreshing, full- flavored. Aromas of tropical fruit, peach, pear and lemon zest lead to rich mineral notes and a clean finish.
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White Zinfandel

A refreshing crisp blush wine with delicate strawberry aromas. A very fresh, drinkable wine with a pleasing, non bitter finish.
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