Ocean Lakes

After a long, hot Summer, nothing feels more right than once that slight chill fills the air. The cooler weather is not the only bright side to camping during Fall – Let’s not forget the delicious food! Close your eyes, picture your camper on one of our pull-through campsites, your fire pit burning firewood, and your family gathered around the picnic table. Now imagine a delicious pot of chili cooking – YUM! This week, we are giving you the  perfect cooking guide when camping during the Fall. First, let's take a look at the menu: Chili, Skillet Cornbread, Pumpkin Nutella S’mores, and Apple Cider! How delicious does that menu sound? I know I am hungry just thinking about this! Menu Item #1 | Chili Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 cans red kidney beans, 2 cans diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper 1.    ...

We all love a good tasty s’more, but did you know that the first published recipe for “Some Mores” dates back to 1927?! It is true! No one knows exactly who invented this sweet treat, but it was featured in a 1927 publication called Tramping and Trailing with the Girls Scouts. A woman named Loretta Scott Crew is given credit for the recipe when she made them for Girl Scouts by a campfire. Would you look at that beautiful S'more! August 10 th is National S’mores Day; therefore, we are getting you prepared in this week’s blog! Keep reading to learn a few ways to create s’mores when camping at Ocean Lakes Family Campground! The basic ingredients for a S'more. The Classic S’more | Simply toast marshmallows over a fire until they are crispy and gooey, then sandwich it between two graham crackers and two pieces of a chocolate bar (some people only use one piece of a chocolate bar and place it under the marshmallow; however, I love chocolate, s...