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Baked Ravioli in a Dutch Oven
Baked Ravioli made in a Dutch Oven is the perfect comfort food on any camping adventure. It is quick to put together and full of cheesy flavor that the whole family will love. I made this on our last camping trip to Anastasia State Park. It was so nice to sit down to a home cooked meal after a day at the beach and exploring St. Augustine. Baked Ravioli Frozen Ravioli (Cheese, Beef or a Combination of both) 1 Jar of Pasta Sauce 1 Package Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Sliced Mozzarella Cheese (4) Parmesan Cheese Either directly into a pre-seasoned Dutch Oven or a Dutch Oven liner that has been well…
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The Summer Mix-Up, A Kid’s Drink Celebrating the End of Summer
Have kids celebrate the end of summer by combining the tastes of summer into a fun drink of their own creation. What is a Summer Mix-Up? The Summer Mix-Up was my youngest son’s idea to celebrate the end of the season on our last summer campout at Anastasia State Park. Instead of having one type of drink he decided it would be more fun to create his own. So I bought a combination of drinks that remind us of the lazy days of summer. Types of drinks to buy: Lemonade Sport Drinks Orange Soda White Soda Colas Fruit Juices Grenadine Syrup Garnishes Sliced Limes and Lemons Maraschino Cherries I set…
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Relaxing on the Beach at Anastasia State Park
We spent a relaxing weekend at beautiful Anastasia State Park in Florida. The park is located in historic St. Augustine and has been on our bucket list for a long time. We finally got to experience why it so loved by campers and beach goers. Camping The campsites at the state park are cozy, meaning they can be a bit tight to back your camper into. Check the warnings on camper size when reserving a site. If the reservation tells you there is an issue, believe it. All campsites come with a fire pit, picnic table, water and electric. There is a dump station nearby. Restrooms are conveniently located in…
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Piña Colada Cake in a Dutch Oven
On our latest camping trip, Tomoka State Park, we made Piña Colada Cake in a Dutch oven. It was a snap to make and tasted so good after a day at the beach. Ingredients for Piña Colada Cake Box of Angel Food Cake Mix Can of Crushed Pineapple Tub of Whipped Topping 1/2 Cup of Shredded Coconut Maraschino Cherries for garnish (optional) These are simple ingredients that pack fairly well on a camping trip. Make sure the whipped topping is unfrozen before using. Directions Before prepping your cake, make sure to have your briquettes ready. You will need approximately 21 briquettes. Fourteen will go on the top lid and seven…
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A Weekend Camping Trip To Tomoka State Park, Florida
Take a step back in time and enjoy a weekend of camping at the Tomoka State Park, Florida. A timeless park full of history, and scenic settings to relax in. Brief History Tomoka became a state park in 1945, but it has a vast history of welcoming visitors. Be sure to visit the Tomoka Point and explore what use to be the site of the Timucuam Native American Village, Nocoroco. The village dates back to at least 1300 years ago. This was a thriving village until the devastation of European diseases decimated the Native American population. Several plantations were also established in this area, most notably that of Richard Oswald.…
