What is your favorite diner for the first night of your trip? It can't be pasta or freeze dried. Not the first night. Never.

This was my favorite first meal ever. Ribeye steak, 1/2 lobster tail, fresh asparagus from my garden and grilled portabella mushrooms.

Wow, barley! You just upped my expectations substantially. Before I saw your photo I would have sworn that ANY meal cooked over the fire in the woods would qualify for my favorite.

Well... That certainly kicks it up a notch! We typically have Ribeyes, baked or fried potato's and corn on the cob. I can see there will be an addition on the next trip!

For the first night: steak, potatoes, and like mr b, i like asparagus. for the second night: venison brats (and kraut now thanks to izzy) and more potatoes.

Quetico152,

If you like eating kraut in the woods, see my backwoods sauerkraut recipe on this forum.

...but be careful Q152!!!!

To date that meal in Barley's photo was the best I've ever had in canoe country.

I always go with steak & spuds for the first meal. The aseafood aspect will have to be considered for next year.

Barley....that sure beats MH lasagna for a first night meal. :)

MR. Barley,
Your post on Backwoods Sauerkraut has been one of the most very favorite posts of mine in here. I have it boookmarked for when I need a laugh.It's also duly noted on the timeline of events. Thank you !! To everyone , it's a great read.
Stormy

mr. b,

That sounds awesome... however i will make sure to use landjagers and not kielbasa... lol

Venison backstraps cooked over an open fire.

After seeing the pic..... and the description?... Dammm... I'm with Mr. Barley! (with some REAL BUTTER of course :)

That plate is beautiful.

We do walleye fingers and fresh veggies for an appetizer then Ribeyes or NY Strips, Lamb Chops, potatoes, fresh sweet corn and lots of red wine.

I love the openning night feast!

"Dance between the raindrops of life"

Mr Barley I'll paddle with you any time as long as you do the cooking.

mr.barley - Very nice presentation! Next trip, I'm going to pack in a toque for you to wear at dinner time. I bet you make a helluva grilled cheese :)

Remind me not to forget anything this time. ;-)

STEAK!!!

And usually boxed potatoes.

I want to know when and where Barley is going next year so I can plan accordingly for the "I lost my group and they have all the food, can you help a guy out plan".