Have you ever heard of a “Swedish log”? It’s one of the most interesting and simple ways to cook outdoors in the forest with a frying pan. Much better than a regular campfire, click below to join my son Robert, daughter-in-law Edyta, and granddaughter Lily at an outdoor meal.
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