“Life would pall if it were all sugar; salt is bitter if taken by itself; but when tasted as part of the dish, it savours the meat. Difficulties are the salt of life.”
Lord Robert Baden-Powell
Campfire Cooking
A campfire is a central gathering place. It provides light and is a means of cooking. It’s a place where girls can feel warm, interact with each other and can sing campfire songs. If weather permits (!) then you may wish to try out a Camp Fire Cooking Session 
Resource – Camp Fire Cooking Quiz
Resource – Bacon and Onion Potatoes
Outdoor Cooking
Exploring the outdoors is one of the fundamental principles of Guiding. In the Outdoor Cooking Session, gas stoves are used as opposed to open fire or campfire cooking.
Resource – Fire and Gas Safety
Resource – Spaghetti Bolognaise
Resource – Beef & Apple Burgers
Resource – Boil in the Bag Cake
Indoor Cooking
Cooking is an important life skill and it is important for a child to be comfortable and safe in a kitchen and around an open flame. This Indoor Cooking Session offers some very basic recipes which the girls can make within the guide hall.
Resource – Fire and gas safety
Resource – Trefoil Egg in a Basket
MasterChef
Which patrol will be crowned Girl Guide MasterChef of the Year in the MasterChef Session?
You may also wish to incorporate the Healthy Eating Session into this program planner (found under the ‘Health & Fitness’ sub heading)
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