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Three Square

Summer recipes for camping, picnicking, and backyard living

Camp cooking by Fresh Off the Grid
Fresh Off the Grid
Recipes and photos by Megan McDuffie & Michael Van Vliet

The arrival of summer is always welcome, and this year especially we savor the fresh air and clean start that come with the new season. Whether you’re camping in the wild, picnicking close to home, or just spending time in your backyard, these recipes will help you celebrate a return to warm-weather living.

Blueberry French Toast Bake on a blue plate

Blueberry French Toast Bake

French toast is a classic camping breakfast, and its basic ingredient list and uncomplicated preparation make it a breeze when you’re cooking for two. But if you’re trying to feed four or more, the process becomes a bit tedious. Dip, flip, transfer to skillet, toast, flip, repeat. By the time the last piece of toast is off, the first one is completely cold. Perhaps there’s a

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