I've been fortunate enough to enjoy a number of truly great dining experiences on camping trips. One of the best was actually a series of meals.

A group of us were camped in the Sierras on a hunting trip. One grandfather was no longer able to undergo the strain of hunting. He was forced to console himself with the outstanding trout fishing. My father also spent several days with him. We were shortly glutted with fish. The only solution was to eat what would have become the excess over the possession limits. The wives competed to see who could prepare the most delectable trout dinner. The meals typically included trout, rice, asparagus and other green vegetables, with a little wine to complement it. We feasted on such meals for dinner, with leftovers for breakfast and lunch.

Naturally I also tried my hand at fishing. That quickly reminded me of why I go hunting instead.

John