One of the jewels of British Columbia is a laid back little town named Tofino. Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Tofino is a world-renowned surfing destination. During the summer, this sleepy little village is inundated with travelers looking to catch some Pacific waves.
On this particular trip, I was camping with friends at Green Point in nearby Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. To get here, you must traverse the long and winding road from across the island, through mountain passes and rain forests. Even as you sit in your campsite, protected by cedar and spruce, it is easy to forget that the shores of the Pacific Ocean are but meters away.
Driving up with my pal Phil, we made sure that we were stocked in the hot dog department. We are both experienced campers, and passionate about fire cooking. We decided Maple Leaf Top Dogs 100%Angus Beef wieners would be the lucky recipients of some hot ember rotisserie.
Many people make the mistake of cooking directly above or in the flames. However, the hottest part of a campfire is in the orange glow of the embers, or coals. In no time, we had our hot dogs sweating; juicy and simmering, ready to be devoured.
Camping hot dogs may not be very glamourous, but there is no better compliment to sitting around a roaring fire, nestled within a rain forest, listening to the waves crashing ashore, beneath the brilliant stars, surrounded by friends. A hot dog always seems to taste even better under these conditions.
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| Phil, toasting hot dog buns. |
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