Learn Backcountry Cooking At New Experience In Wayne

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — If you peruse the cooking corners of YouTube, you might come across videos of people cooking out in the wilderness.

The combination of eye-catching meals with stunning landscapes and vistas might have some hoping to cook outdoors themselves.

Luckily, Radnor Township's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Backcountry Gourmet Wilderness Cooking Experience next month.

From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, Hiking Hound Adventures LLC will lead the experience in the Radnor Township Building.

Attendees will learn essential backcountry cooking techniques, experiment with easy recipes, practice efficient food packing, and gain hands-on experience with camp stoves and cookware.

Participants will be preparing and eating a trail stable, packable appetizer, dinner, and dessert.

Below is the menu and ingredient list:

Appetizer
Grilled Feta and Dates

• Crumbled Feta Cheese
• Pitted Dates
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Dukkha Seasoning

Main Dish
Fusilli with Walnut Pesto

• Chickpea Fusilli Pasta
• Walnuts
• Italian Seasoning (parsley, oregano, basil, thyme)
• Pepper
• Salt
• Onion Power
• Garlic Powder
• Parmesan Cheese
• Olive Oil
• Sun Dried Tomatoes

Dessert
Mixed Berry Cobbler Crumble

• Dried Blueberries
• Dried Strawberries
• Dried Raspberries
• Cinnamon Graham Crackers

Carefully review the menu and ingredients listed below to determine if this program is suitable for your dietary needs.

Registration is $60 for both residents and non-residents. Sign up online here.

The experience is for anyone 12 and older.

The Radnor Township Building is located at 301 Iven Ave. in Wayne.