You’ve probably notice by now that foil has two distinct sides: one that’s shiny and one that’s dull. You may even have a preference for which side you cook on. But what’s the truth behind this two-faced tin foil conundrum? It would be natural to think that the shiny side would reflect more heat and maybe create a more effective surface for cooking. So if you use the shiny side, you’re right. But if you use the dull side, you’re also right — you’re both right! According to Reynold’s Kitchen, the different textures on the two sides have nothing to do with cooking efficiencies, but rather, the manufacturing process. Reynold’s explains in the FAQS on the company website: The foil is ‘milled’ in layers during production. Milling is a process whereby heat and tension is applied to stretch the foil to the desired thickness. We mill two layers in contact with each…
15 Best Tin Foil Camping Recipes to keep you well-fed outdoors
Head into the great outdoors — or even just your own backyard — with these easy and flavorful camping recipes. They’re simple to prepare and easy to clean-up making them a perfect meal after a long day of adventure. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with the variety of foods you can make with limited resources once you hit the campsite. No more baked beans — these recipes have real potential. And they just may convince you to head out on those fun-filled camping trips more often! Tin foil sausage and veggies dinner Chelseasmessyapron.com Bacon Ranch Grilled Potatoes GatherForBread.com Sausage Pierogie Campfire Packets MidlifeHealthyLiving.com Grilled Pineapple Chicken foil Packets CremedelaCrumb.com Grilled peach-glazed Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes Diethood.com Hot Ham and Pineapple Campfire sandwiches DessertNowDinnerLater.com Stuffed Peppers in Foil Packets PegsHomeCooking.com Camping Quesadilla CupcakeDiariesBlog.com TIN FOIL SAUSAGE AND VEGGIES jambalaya ChelseasMessyApron.com Philly cheesesteak tin foil dinners HighHeelsandGrills.com Grilled Chicken Fajita foil packet meal RealHousemoms.com Easy Salmon and…