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The way to adapt recipes where food is wrapped in foil is to use a barrier such as baking or silicone paper between the food and the foil. | The way to adapt recipes where food is wrapped in foil is to use a barrier such as baking or silicone paper between the food and the foil. | ||
Special precautions are required for camping in [[bear]] country because cooking activities and food storage attract these potentially dangerous animals. Food preparation and storage must be located a safe distance from sleeping areas, so a fire near camp cannot be used for cooking.<ref>[http://www.fs.fed.us/ipnf/visit/brochures/bears/index.html Bear country precautions].</ref> Food needs to be stored in [[bear can]]s or [[bear bag]]s hung from a tree or post. Other animals may be attracted to food too; most notably [[raccoon]]s, | Special precautions are required for camping in [[bear]] country because cooking activities and food storage attract these potentially dangerous animals. Food preparation and storage must be located a safe distance from sleeping areas, so a fire near camp cannot be used for cooking.<ref>[http://www.fs.fed.us/ipnf/visit/brochures/bears/index.html Bear country precautions].</ref> Food needs to be stored in [[bear can]]s or [[bear bag]]s hung from a tree or post. Other animals may be attracted to food too; most notably [[raccoon]]s, squirrels and [[Mouse|mice]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
