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We don't eat graham crackers nor milk chocolate nor marshmallows (most of us, anyhow), so what do we roast over open flames?

I suppose chestnuts are an option, though I've never done it. Any other suggestions for small items to roast?

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I love all the conjoined twin action that we keep on getting! You can roast anything over a fire - you just need a skewer. I'll use my gas stove for a night raid of homemade marshmallow toasted then plopped on a piece of sea salt finished dark chocolate. Easy peasy are: chicken, shrimp, steak, pork.vegetables. fruit - chunked peach or pineapple is amazing. – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Dec 10 2011 at 22:23

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Meat, meat, meat, and more meat. Some people also like to roast veggies but I prefer meat.

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And don't forget meat! – Ambimorph Dec 10 2011 at 23:39
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LAWOH, I needed 15 characters so typing meat just one time wasn't allowed. ;-) – Wcc Kamal Stabby fan Dec 10 2011 at 23:41
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I'm all for more meat. ;-) – Ambimorph Dec 10 2011 at 23:56
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Anything but meat would be disappointing. – Nance Dec 11 2011 at 0:12
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Meat never fails! – CheshyCat Dec 11 2011 at 16:04
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de-cored apples stuffed with walnuts and butter. wrap in foil and toss into the coals.

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Wow. That sounds good. – CheshyCat Dec 11 2011 at 16:04
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We experimented with lots of foods because we camp a lot, and we finally landed on dates...they are delicious, they go on a stick easily, kids love them, and a few are plenty satisfying...it's easiest with pitted dates. Of course there are plenty of options if you're after savory, we marinate steaks, bring them in the cooler, and cook them in our camping grill over the coals, then we always have lots of sausages and hot dogs...root veggies in foil tucked in the coals are lovely as well.

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rocky mountain oysters

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Hmmmm. Interesting. Thanks. – CheshyCat Dec 11 2011 at 16:04
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Squirrels and rabbits!

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We roast the members of our enemy tribe, who dare to cross into Paleotopia.

OK, probably not, but I would say just about any muscle or organ meat would work. Food on a stick. It'll be just like a summer state fair without the bad cover bands.

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Members of enemy tribes would either be all skin and bone or all fat and no meat... best to stick with animals. – teachergrrrl Dec 11 2011 at 13:04
I rather like the idea of roasting enemy tribesmen. – CheshyCat Dec 11 2011 at 16:05
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You don't mean the vegans do you? Haha. – Chelsea Jun 30 at 22:27
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You can throw yams, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, etc. onto the coals. Eventually the skin gets torched and you eat the inside.

I suppose you could do something similar over the fire, but I've only tried that with new potatoes.

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Thanks. I'm not a potato person myself... – CheshyCat Dec 11 2011 at 16:05
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I tried roasting a raw egg over the fire once, and it actually worked! It was awesome.

Make sure you poke a hole in the egg, or it'll probably explode.

And yes, I used the skewer and put the egg on it! :-)

Everyone should try it!

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We roast coffee beans!

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you can essentially make a kebab, and roast meats and veggies over the fire on a spit. In my fraternity we would also roast bratwurst or similar things instead of marshmallows. Granted, they didn't start out raw, but it sure was fun.

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Bananas. Seriously. Do it. Even better if you slice open a banana, throw a bit of dark chocolate in there, wrap it up in tinfoil and then roast it. Oh my God heaven.

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Bones or why not make it a paleo-esque dinner and roast a roast around the campfire?

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filet of fish, topped with salsa, wrapped in foil.

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I haven't tried it myself, but I saw skewered chicken hearts cooked over an open fire on Globe Trekker, and I'm still drooling thinking about it 6 months later.

I have cooked prawns on a stick over a camp fire with amazing results, and then dipped them in Mae Ploy sauce (it is a sugar bomb, but super tasty. If anyone comes up with a paleo version of this sauce I'd be forever grateful).

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summer sausage !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Anything wrapped in bacon: scallops, beef, a dried apricots, dates, bananas...

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i think hotdogs would be a great kids meal!!! I love the idea of fried bananas though!!!!! I will try it!!! Also marshmallows too!!!!! on gramcrackers and chocolate. I am going to try popcorn tonight as well!!!!!

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Starburst candies. No kidding, I was introduced to this at camp and it is amazing. Just be sure to watch closely so that the candy doesnt melt off the stick.

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Mmmmm....an amalgam of CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, FRUIT JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (APPLE, STRAWBERRY, LEMON, ORANGE, CHERRY), CITRIC ACID, DEXTRIN, GELATIN, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), COLORING (RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1)...although they claim to now be gelatin free...even better. No thanks, I'll stick to shrimp. – Happy Now Aug 8 at 20:48

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