It started as an idea... inspired by You-tube, as all good things are.
But what quickly evolved, was a mission to try - no, perfect campfire baking.
Using my Swedish camp cookware and a muffin-in-a-box recipe, I added the wet ingredients and set about cooking.
The batter goes into a ziplock bag, then rests atop of a handy-dandy hot plate which is raised about an inch off the base of the cook pot. The pot gets water filled to the level of the hot plate.
The pot is lidded and placed over heat.
Yes... that would be a camp fire or cook stove normally, but in the experimental phase, its ok to use all available resources. I have found that a new kitchen, complete with granite and a stainless gas range, works very well in a pinch.
And 25 minutes later... OMG, it's steamed chocolate cake in a bag! Delightful!
Ok, so you've noticed... The "hot plate" is a do-it-yourself treasure. You too could make of these... Just open the can and remove the tuna, drill holes in the base and CLEAN it!
I would be lying if I said this didn't taste amazing. Every warm, gooey, chocolatey bite of it!
However, as I mentioned at the beginning, this is a quest for perfection and despite all its deliciousness, I feel I could do better. As such, I am driven to keep "experimenting and tasting" until no further improvement is possible. Life is SO hard.
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