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Category Archives: Food & Cooking

Holding the Line

Burning Man came and went again. I worked Point 1, the service entrance, and had a lot of time to enjoy the scenery and being outdoors. When I returned, I was happy to find my restaurant job offer in San Francisco to be still valid. I started a few days after I got back. ToContinue reading “Holding the Line”

Posted byClarisaNovember 13, 2022November 14, 2022Posted inFood & Cooking, Memoir, WorkTags:Cooking, failure

Bush Camp

Tree Planting Camps move according to where the trees need to be. We relocated to our first Bush Camp a coupla weeks ago. A change of scenery is not a bad thing, but it was a stark change to say the least. We moved from the farm, where we camped in a lovely grassy orchardContinue reading “Bush Camp”

Posted byClarisaJune 29, 2022June 29, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Camp Life, Food & Cooking, WorkTags:bush camp, campfire, remote work, tree Planting, truck bed camping

The Food

Keeping the planters fed is more than just putting food out.

Posted byClarisaJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Camp Life, Food & Cooking, Whatever, WorkTags:Cooking, remote work

Day Off

Usually, when in town, it’s all business.

Posted byClarisaMay 29, 2022May 29, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Camp Life, Food & Cooking, WorkTags:Day Off, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Shopping

Simple Things

Camp Life has a way of accentuating simple pleasures: a nice warm shower, quiet, clear nights, with brilliant stars, an outdoor privy with a nice view. Camp Life, not unlike Boat Life offers simplicity by it’s limitations. On cooking days, I generally don’t leave the camp. My commute is less than 20 steps. I goContinue reading “Simple Things”

Posted byClarisaMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Camp Life, Food & Cooking, WorkTags:Basics, remote work

Camp Life

Working seasonally is a lot like Summer Camp. There are many people that you only see during your work season. Shenanigans are a given, and there’s  a distinct sense of some other place. When you work seasonally, the real world feels left behind. In my current Camp Life, I’m on my own about 90% ofContinue reading “Camp Life”

Posted byClarisaMay 5, 2022May 5, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Camp Life, Food & Cooking, WorkTags:Basics, Cooking, routine, truck bed camping

Routine

After the planters leave I clean up breakfast and start working on the next day’s morning meal

Posted byClarisaMay 2, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Camp Life, Food & Cooking, WorkTags:boondocking, Cooking, real life, truck bed camping

Day 1 Shopping

Starting a seasonal kitchen from scratch can seem daunting.

Posted byClarisaMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Food & Cooking, Whatever, WorkTags:Basics, Cooking, real life

Preparation

Preparation brings me solace. It’s the only way I can go on these adventures.

Posted byClarisaApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Food & Cooking, WhateverTags:Car-chuterie, Charcuterie, Cooking, Packing, Road Trips, self care

The Next Adventure

In a week’s time Rebecca and I will travel across Canada to a tree planting camp.

Posted byClarisaApril 15, 2022April 15, 2022Posted inAdventure & Travel, Food & Cooking, Getting Older & Existential AngstTags:Road Trips, truck bed camping

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