I have loved every minute of putting this book together, but it was definitely a team effort. Firstly, I cannot thank my amazing photography team enough. Tash – you were rarely without your camera, capturing life around the campsite as it unfolded, producing images I had so hoped for. Grace – your cooking and chopping never faltered, even when you were stalked numerous times by a large monitor lizard! Maria – your fire building skills are now legendary – thanks for all of your help and support.
Thanks to my publisher, Melissa Krafchek, who remained calm at all times and who from the beginning was as excited about this book as I was. Thanks to Erika Budiman who conceived the fabulous design for the book and to Jacqueline Blanchard, my editor, who crafted the recipes and ramblings to fit the page.
I must say a big thank you to all my gorgeous models Max, Jack, Dylan, Liam, Mia, Chante, Jess, Lulu, Findlay, Molly and Hugo. Special thanks must also go to our regular camping companions, Charlie and Illya, who initially put the idea for this book into my head. You were right, it’s time to show fellow campers that good food isn’t hard to create while camping.
Thank you to my husband, Alex, who very happily spends his life trying new recipe ideas, whether it’s around the dinner table at home, the fire-pit in our garden, or a campfire in the middle of the bush.
Finally, a massive thank you to my mum and dad for taking us on numerous camping trips to France where my love of camping was born. Mum – thank you for introducing me to a variety of weird and wonderful food from an early age and nurturing our family with so many delicious meals.