National Preparedness Month

Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? If not now is the time to start planning what you’ll need in case of an emergency.

Mother Nature is always unpredictable and can without warning create havoc in our daily lives. We’ve all seen news footage of people struggling to cope with a natural disaster such as heavy winter storms, floods and earthquakes. Needless to say, it pays to be prepared for just such emergencies by having plenty of food water and medical supplies on hand.

One thing to think about once you have a sufficient food supply is how you are going to cook if there is no power or gas due to connection breaks. Having a portable cooking system such as a stove or lightweight oven can mean the difference between having a warm cooked meal and not.

Checkout the Ready America (www.ready.gov) website for tips and guides on how best to prepare your home and family. Also, be sure to take a look at our money saving packages below and the Emergency Preparedness section of our website for even more supplies.

Camp Chef Explorer Emergency Kit – $179.99 (Reg. $226.97 – you save $46.98) The Camp Chef Explorer Emergency Kit is the perfect set of tools to be able to cook and boil water during any emergency. With the Explorer Emergency Kit you’ll never be without a warm meal and clean water. The kit includes: Camp Chef Explorer Double Burner Stove (Model: EX60LW) Camp Chef Hot Water Pot (Model: HWP20) Camp Chef SG30 Professional Griddle (Model: SG30)

Camp Oven Emergency Kit – $229.99 (Reg. $292.97 – you save $62.98) The Outdoor Camp Oven from Camp Chef is the perfect additional to your emergency kit or food storage. Packed away in the Outdoor Camp Oven Carry Bag, it’ll be ready to cook and bake all your favorite recipes when the convenience of your home kitchen isn’t available. Kit includes: Camp Chef Outdoor Camp Oven (Model: C-OVEN) Camp Chef Outdoor Camp Oven Carry Bag (Model: CBOVEN) Camp Chef Bulk Tank Hose Adapter (Model: HRDSP)

Camp Chef Emergency Kit – $129.99 (Reg. $199.99 – you save $70) Natural disasters can happen at any time. With the Camp Chef Emergency Kit you’ll be ready to go at a moments notice. This kit was designed to be able hold your essential cooking items at the ready position so you and your loved ones will be prepared when disaster strikes. Kit includes: Camp Chef Teton 2 Burner Stove (Model: MS2) GSI Bugaboo Base Camper – Medium Size Camp Chef Solstice lantern (Model: MSL2D) 600 Denier Nylon Carry bag with carry strap

Save 50% on a Grill Box with Purchase of Expedition Stove
(Offer Expires: 9/6/2010)

Heading for the hills this upcoming Labor Day weekend? Now is your chance to save big on our Expedition Series Stove Packages. Between now and September 6th when you purchase an Expedition 2X or Expedition 3X Stove Package you’ll Save 50% on the Price of a Grill Box.

Note: Be sure to click on the “Labor Day Grilling Combo” package option below the main product listing when adding the stove combos to your shopping cart

Expedition 2X Stove and Grill Box Package Expedition 2X Stove: $149.99 Grill Box (BB100L): $69.99 (Save 50% = $35.00) Package Price: $184.99

Expedition 3X Stove and Grill Box Package Expedition 3X Stove: $219.99 Grill Box (BB90L): $124.99 (Save 50% = $62.50) Package Price: $282.49

Labor Day means two things. First – Even though summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 22nd, after Labor Day, it’s over. Second – Fall is just around the corner, with fall comes football, and with football comes tailgating. No matter how you look at it, Labor Day is an outdoor cooker’s wish come true.

For those who think that summer is over just remember that campgrounds and lakes are less crowded making them perfect for weekend get-a-ways. And evenings are still warm and long making them ideal for backyard barbecuing. For the tailgaters, your season has officially begun. And whether you’re cheering on the winning team or losing team, good food, cooked outside will always make it better. So no matter how you look at it, make sure you’re ready this Labor Day because outdoor cooking season is still going strong.

Checkout our New Items for Fall 2010 – Available now!

	Camp Chef Hot Water Pot – $46.99 The Hot Pot is made of steel with an enamel coating inside and out. The Hot Pot also includes a enamel coated lid and a spigot style valve for quick and easy dispensing. The Hot Pot is a perfect companion for Camping, Tailgating, Parties and for use on your backyard patio. Great for hot chocolate, washing dishes, food prep and hygiene needs.
	Wireless Thermometer – $28.99 Do you have a hard time measuring temperatures for your Dutch ovens and smokers? The new Camp Chef wireless thermometer takes the guess work out of cooking meat by letting you check your temperatures from up to 100 feet away.
	Professional Chef Spatula Set – $14.99 Combining some simple elements, the professional spatula set simplifies the experience of cooking outdoors. This set contains both a deluxe pancake flipper and a heavy duty turner/scraper. The beveled edges and long blades get under your food much easier than a standard spatula. Also, blades made from a flexible stainless steel greatly extends the lifetime of these cooking essentials.
	Camp Chef Grill Brush – $9.99 Heavy duty industrial grill brush for cleaning steel and cast iron grates. An essential accessory for grilling.
	Dutch Oven Lid Lifter 9″ – $9.99 Dutch Oven Lid Lifter 14″ – $12.99 The Camp Chef Lid Lifter is the perfect aid in picking up your Dutch oven lid while you cook.

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August always feels like a bit of a downer as you never seem to quite have the fun you did earlier in the summer. Kid’s start getting depressed because they know school is just around the corner and before you know it it’s fall again. Well it’s time to break the summer doldrums and get back outdoors and enjoy the weather. Right now when you visit OutdoorCooking.com you can take advantage of our FREE Shipping on Orders Over $100 Special Offer. This offer is good through August 20th so place your order today and start planning your next summer outing.

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Using the Camp Chef DP-10 on the right most burner of my Camp Chef Big Gas Grill (SPG90), we added about a gallon of pure vegetable oil to the DP-10 and set to work.  We had found a couple recipes online for some deep fried goodies.  First was an artichoke and crab dip.  Nothing deep fried required there so we grabbed so corn tortillas from the store, cut them up into small wedges and fried them up.

I didn’t have a food thermometer with me (don’t hate me, I was just a little under prepared), but the chips fried up best with the temperature knob in between the medium and low setting on the stove.  Use a strainer and when the chips start to feel crisp, you’ll know they’re close.  Once they’re crispy and a nice golden brown, they’re done.

We lightly salted them and then enjoyed them with the artichoke and crab dip.

Next we tried to make some egg rolls.  We bought a package of pre-cut coleslaw, chopped everything up into even smaller pieces, threw it all in a pan with a little olive oil, ginger and salt, and cooked everything down a bit.

We added the mix to some store bought egg roll wrappers and used some egg to keep everything secured in place.

With the oil still at the same temperature from the tortilla chips we dropped the egg rolls into the oil.  Neither my wife nor I had ever really deep fried anything so we had no idea how long we were supposed to cook the egg rolls.  We based our cooking time on trying to make our egg rolls the same color as the egg rolls that you would get at your local Chinese restaurant.  Once they looked a nice golden brown, we pulled them out, patted them down with a paper towel to get rid some extra oil, and they were ready to eat.

Not to toot my own horn, but they turned out pretty dang good.

We had intentions to fry up some onion rings but having filled up on egg rolls and chips with dip, decided to save those for another day.  But there was still one thing we had to try, and it was the reason we wanted to start deep frying in the first place, the chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow fried delight that we had read about on the Camp Chef blog.

So just like the Camp Chef blog mentioned we used some refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, rolled them flat and added milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and marshmallows.

Fried them up, topped them off with whip cream, and enjoyed a small piece of heaven in a fried crust.

Like I mentioned, this was really our first experience frying and we couldn’t have been more pleased with how things turned out.  We’re already putting a list together of new ideas for fried food.  I’ll keep you posted.

20% Off Backyard & Patio Sale! (Offer expires: 7/26/2010)

Now is your chance to save big on all our Backyard & Patio products. Visit our Backyard & Patio section to see discounts on everything from Fire Pits, Patio Cooking, and more… Avoid the expense and hassle of traveling when you can relax and enjoy the long summer days in your own backyard – let Outdoor Cooking show you how.

Backyard & Patio Quick Links:

• Patio Cooking
• Fire Pits
• Patio Grills & Covers
• Games & Family Entertainment
• Backyard & Patio Accessories
• Furniture Covers

Want a chance to win a FREE Camp Chef Expedition 2X Two Burner Stove? It’s easy, simply make a purchase on OutdoorCooking.com between July 1st & 18th and you will be automatically entered into our FREE Giveaway.

The winner will be announced July 19th on our Facebook Page!

Camp Chef’s New Expedition 2X Double Burner Stove includes two 30K BTU burners and a professional fry griddle making it one of the most versatile stoves in its class. The Expedition 2X features removable legs for easy portability and storage as well as an easy to use Matchless Ignition System for hassle free cooking.

Sale Price: $149.99 – Reg: $249.99

Expedition 2X Features

• Two universal output 30K BTU burners
• Detachable legs & windscreen
• Convenient 31″ cooking height
• Appliance-style temperature controls
• Matchless ignition
• Includes: steel griddle, hose & regulator

Independence Day Deal! – Get a Camp Oven for $159.99
(Use Promo Code: HOTOVEN – Offer expires: 7/18/2010)

In celebration of Independence Day we are offering a special price on our Outdoor Camp Oven (Model#: C-OVEN) from Camp Chef. This is our Lowest Price ever on Camp Chef’s oven so don’t miss your chance to save big. Offer is good from July 1st through 18th and is limited to the quantities we have on hand. Don’t forget to use Promo Code: HOTOVEN during checkout to take advantage of this special offer. (Reg Price: $277.99 – You Save: $118.00)

Don’t forget these Great Camp Oven Accessories:

• Camp Oven Carry Bag (CBOVEN) – $49.99
• Universal Fry Griddle (FG20) – $35.99
• Bulk Tank Hose Adaptor (HRDSP) – $22.99
• Clear View 10lb Bulk Tank (LC10) – $112.99

Want a chance to win a FREE Camp Chef Expedition 2X Two Burner Stove? It’s easy, simply make a purchase on OutdoorCooking.com between July 1st & 18th and you will be automatically entered into our FREE Giveaway.

The winner will be announced July 19th on our Facbook Page!

Camp Chef’s New Expedition 2X Double Burner Stove includes two 30K BTU burners and a professional fry griddle making it one of the most versatile stoves in its class. The Expedition 2X features removable legs for easy portability and storage as well as an easy to use Matchless Ignition System for hassle free cooking.

Sale Price: $169.99 – Reg: $249.99

Expedition 2X Features

• Two universal output 30K BTU burners
• Detachable legs & windscreen
• Convenient 31″ cooking height
• Appliance-style temperature controls
• Matchless ignition
• Includes: steel griddle, hose & regulator

Rub Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

BBQ Sauce Ingredients

• 3 apples cored, peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp butter
• Dash of nutmeg

Instructions

• Combine the salt, pepper, chili powder, and dried red pepper and rub onto the ribs.
• Cook the ribs on a very low barbecue heat for an hour. Check for tenderness; they may need to cook for an additional 30-40 minutes depending on heat and how thick they are.
• Once you have started the ribs on the grill, place all of the barbecue sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Blend and cook over very low heat until the flavor is mellow and tasty.
• When ribs are about 10 minutes from being done, brush the sauce over the beef and increase the heat to allow the sauce to brown.

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72-Hour Sale – Save 25% on Selected Stove Accessories
(Offer expires: 6/23/2010 at Midnight MST)

For the next 72-Hours Save 25% on Selected Stove Accessories. Choose from Grill Boxes, Carry Bags & Patio Covers, Steel Griddles, Fire Pits & Rings, Camp Fire Accessories, Propane Tanks and more.

Combining some simple elements, the Camp Chef Professional Spatula Set simplifies the experience of cooking outdoors. This set contains both a deluxe pancake flipper and a heavy duty turner/scraper. The beveled edges and long blades get under your food much easier than a standard spatula. Also, blades made from a flexible stainless steel greatly extends the lifetime of these cooking essentials.

Sale Price: $14.99 – Reg: 18.99

Pancake Flipper Features:

• Rounded corners for easy flipping
• Long surface area for larger pancakes and eggs
• Flexible stainless steel design
• Large comfortable handle with hole for easy hanging

Griddle Turner/Scraper Features:

• Sturdy beveled edges perfect for scraping griddles
• Tapered edge for easy cutting directly on the griddle
• Durable stainless steel construction
• Large comfortable handle with hole for easy hanging

Batter Ingredients:

• 2 Cups pancake mix
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup grated apple
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Mix all ingredients together. Cook on hot griddle until bubbles form. Turn and cook other side until golden brown. Serve hot with butter and syrup of with hot apple topping (see below)

Hot Apple Topping:

• 3 apples cored, peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp butter
• Dash of nutmeg

In small Dutch oven over medium heat, fry apples in melted butter for 5 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and cook until apples are tender and liquid is thickened. If needed thicken with water and cornstarch.

Did you know that Camp Chef makes Portable Propane Powered Camp Fires? Well they do, plus they offer a complete line of fire pit accessories such as roasting sticks, popcorn poppers and pie irons.

Quick Links:

• Del Rio Gas Fire Pit
• Camp Chef Gas Fire Ring
• Gas Fire Pits & Over Fire Grills
• Fire Pit Accessories

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Father’s Day Special! – FREE Shipping on Orders Over $100
(Offer expires: 6/20/2010 – Free Standard Ground Shipping only – Excludes AK & HI)

Dad’s always bragging about how good of an outdoor chef he is now is a prefect time to get him the gear he wants. From now until June 20th at midnight you can get FREE Ground Shipping on Orders Over $100.

Click here to see all of our Pre-selected Father’s Day Special Sale Items! »

Camp Chef’s New Expedition 2X Double Burner Stove includes two 30K BTU burners and a professional fry griddle making it one of the most versatile stoves in its class. The Expedition 2X features removable legs for easy portability and storage as well as an easy to use Matchless Ignition System for hassle free cooking. The steel griddle is designed to fit over on burner and the built-in heat skirt provides even heat distribution for more efficient cooking.

Sale Price: $169.99 – Reg: 249.99

FREE Grill Box (Model: BB100L – a $83.99 value)

As an added bonus the new Expedition 2X package also includes a Three-Sided Windscreen to help keep the flame burning strong in windy conditions.

Expedition 2X Features:

• Two Universal Output 30K BTU Burners
• Detachable Legs & Windscreen
• Convenient 31″ Cooking Height
• Appliance-style Temperature Controls
• Matchless Ignition
• INCLUDES: Hose & Regulator
• For Father’s Day Get a FREE Grill Box (Model: BB100L) with Expedition 2X Purchase!

FREE 20th Anniversary Dutch Oven with Purchase of Camp Chef SPG60X or DB60D Stove! (Offer Expires: 5/24/2010)

Purchase a 2 Burner Yukon Grill Package (Model: SPG60X) or 2 Burner Pro 60 (Model: DB60D) Stove and we’ll give you a FREE 20th Anniversary Edition 12″ Dutch Oven from Camp Chef (a $69.99 value!).

• 2 Burner Yukon Grill Package – Sale: $279.99
• 2 Burner Pro 60 – Sale: $199.99
• 20th Anniversary Dutch Oven

In Celebration of Camp Chef’s 20th Anniversary they’ve released a special, Limited Edition 12″ Dutch Oven. Each Limited Edition Dutch oven comes individually numbered, and since Camp Chef is turning 20 in 2010, they’re only producing 2,010 of these commemorative Dutch ovens. Order yours today, they’re sure to become a collector’s item.

The 20th Anniversary Dutch oven is based on Camp Chef’s standard 6 qt oven so you’ll get all the features and quality that you’ve come to expect from Camp Chef Dutch ovens. Each Dutch oven comes pre-seasoned so it will be ready to go right out of the box.

Camp Chef’s Cast Iron Conditioner – $7.99 (Model: CSC8) Made of all-natural ingredients to protect your cast iron. It only takes a little of the mixture to properly care for your cast iron to ensure years of use. A must have for any who regularly uses their cast iron.

(Offer Expires 5/24/10 – Offer is limited to inventory on hand and is not valid with any other offers.)

The Chuckbox is just what you need for your outdoor camp kitchen. Made of heavy duty metal and reinforced hinges – but still light weight and very portable. Easy to lock and keep animals away from food. Keep your kitchen neat and tidy this summer with the Chuckbox.

Chuckbox features:

• Provides compact storage for your camp kitchen accessories
• Clean sanitary work surfaces for cooking cleaning and food preparation
• Side handles for easy transport
• Designed with 24-gauge metal
• Dimensions: 22″ x 11″ x 14″
• Latch locks to protect food. Lid folds out to create two work surfaces
• Top shelf comes equipped with removable cutting board and can accommodate a two burner stove
• Four-compartment silverware tray, 2 shelves (1 removable) and a paper towel holder
• Includes two-full zip nylon storage bags, paper towel holder, cutting board and tool holder.

Memorial Day is Just Around the Corner!
Take advantage of our lowest price ever on our Expedition 3X Three Burner Stove Sale: $169.99 (Reg: $299.99 – You Save: $130.00) Offer Expires: 5/17/2010

Expedition 3X with optional BB90L Grill Box »

Camp Chef’s Expedition 3X now comes standard with easy-to-use “Matchless Ignition” system. The Expedition includes three large burners for a combined output of 90,000 BTU’s which makes it one of the most powerful portable stoves currently available. To add even more cooking versatility the Expedition 3X package includes a “True-Seasoned” 24″ x 18″ steel griddle along with a convenient paper towel holder and tool hook. The steel griddle is designed to fit over two burners and the built-in heat skirt provides even heat distribution for more efficient cooking.

Because this griddle comes with Camp Chef’s “True-Seasoned finish, it is ready to use right out of the box. Griddle works great for stir-fry’s, fajitas, breakfasts, steaks, etc. As an added bonus the new Expedition 3X package also includes a Three-Sided Windscreen to help keep the flame burning strong in windy conditions. With this package you should be able to cook anything – anywhere – anytime just like you would at home.

Watch Expedition 3X Video » Watch our Expedition 3X video as we show you what comes in the box and how to assemble the stove. We’ll also show you a couple of great accessory items you can purchase along with your Expedition 3x that will make it the perfect backyard system.

(Offer Expires 5/17/2010 – Offer is limited to inventory on hand and is not valid with any other offers.)

As part of our Memorial Day Sales promotion we’d like to offer you an Additional 30% Off on selected Camp Chef Two and Three Burner Stove Accessories.

It doesn’t matter whether you have an existing Camp Chef two or three burner stove or are buying a brand new one you can save an additional 30% on Griddles, Carry Bags, Grill Boxes and more.

• Griddles
• Grill Boxes
• Carry Bags
• Stove Accessories

Visit OutdoorCooking.com today and look for the Red Save 30% tags to see which accessories are part of our sale.