Last weekend, I went camping at Island Spirits on Rice Lake. As you might know (or might not know) meal planning is an important element of the camping experience. We actually sat down and made a menu plan so that we would be prepared. Camping on an island means that there is no “corner” store to run to in the event you forget something!!
This is what we ate:
Friday nite: Salmon (click here for the recipe) and baked potatoes.
Friday nite dessert; Marshmallows (of course)
Saturday morning: Scrambled eggs and Yves Veggie Sausages
Kept me going all morning
Saturday lunch: Pizza made in the wood fired brick oven. Was thrilled that we took advantage of this unique oven on the island
Awesome oven and an awesome chef!!
bubbling pizza
Saturday dinner: It was suppose to be corn on the cob but the sheep thought it was THEIR dinner. Dont get me started.
no corn for us…but I’m sure the sheep were happy
Instead, we had a huge salad.
Other food items we enjoyed: Pringles, blueberries, cherries, cereal and more. Next time we camp, will be freezing milk bags and not bringing a carton of milk. What do you think? good idea?
As for the camping vs eco cabin debate. Here are my thoughts:
a) If you stay in a eco cabin (there are only 3 on the island) No sheep will be waking you up at 615 a.m “baaayyyiinng”.
Ya You..Thats right ..YOU. Were you the one baa-hhh-ing at 615 am?
b) If you stay in an eco cabin you don’t have to ensure that everything is “locked up” to prevent the sheep from eating your pens, food, etc.
c) Price. Slightly more money to stay in a cabin than to camp ($75 a weekend per adult for the weekend for a campsite vs $190 to $225 for an eco cabin) Here are the rates.
Needless to say we had a wonderful time enjoying the 21 acres (the size of the island). Lucky for us, there was only one other couple on the island. Talk about peace. I hear it’s not the same if you camp at a Provincial Park. Guess who is going to find out? ME. We have already began our search for the perfect camping spot. (suggestions welcome) Stay Tuned.
Great article…too bad about the sheep aspect of your weekend!
I’m camping week after next at Grundy Lake Provincial Park – we love it! It’ll be our third trip in as many years. There are no motor boats (only canoes and kayaks) allowed on the lakes in this park and it makes it very peaceful. Instead of sheep, we do have to contend with bears. While they are around they’ve never come into our camp and we’ve never had a problem.
Cheers!
kelly