And of course, there are plenty of photos from their forest kitchen , which means even a simple weeknight meal is sure to take you away from the ordinary. Throughout the book, you’ll also learn some bushcraft, from lighting a fire to making a campfire spit or cooling rack from found wood. From 2018 to 2020, they launched multiple social accounts, catching fire on TikTok during the worldwide pandemic, gaining millions of followers, and being part on the inaugural TikTok Creator Fund.

Spread on a baking sheet to dry for a couple hours before transferring to an 8-ounce jar for storage. Like their video content, the recipes in the cookbook are designed to be cooked outside over a wood fire. The introduction includes a how-to guide to using the book and some (very short) basic tutorials on flavorings, spices, and some intriguing bushcraft tips on using found resources to build cooking stands and tools. I'm sure that the majority of readers will drool , imagine and wish but quietly be pleased to read this from their armchairs or indoor kitchens.The recipes included are unexpected and some can be given gourmet status; it makes readers wonder: how can people cook such amazing dishes in the forest?

Men with the Pot Cookbook is a tutorial guide with recipes developed and curated by the MenWithThePot, Kris Szymanski and Slawek Kalkraut. I was already familiar with the "Men with the Pot" from their TikTok channel which offers both ASMR sounds of cooking and the forest and beautiful food prep, so I was excited to see their work put in recipe format, and this cookbook lives up to my expectations. Their aim was to light a fire and inspire others to follow the same path— cooking whatever brings them joy.

There's a chapter with tips on how to set up and cook outdoors and more tips sprinkled throughout the book. What lifted this book out of the ordinary to me were the highlighted text bars scattered throughout with short "Forest Hacks" and also the amazingly creative small tutorials for using natural found materials to make varied utensils and tools such as a pasta noodle drying rack and gnocchi board. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Their aim was to light a fire and inspire others to follow the same path—cooking whatever brings them joy.

Together, the two Polish natives have carved a unique space in the vast landscape of social media food content. I find watching their videos tranquil and soothing but really, what I want is to be in the forest and have the men make food for me. Kris and Slawek’s eye-catching videos have done just that, propelling that humble idea into a concept reaching tens of millions of fans every month.For many people, outdoor cooking is simple, consisting mostly of a parade of grilled meats or reheated soup. Every recipe I tried from the cookbook was delicious; I admit I modified quite a bit from the text but that's part of the joy of their presentation. I was absolutely thrilled to be able to review the Men with the Pot Cookbook because this was one of the first accounts that I followed when I joined TikTok. We don’t boss you around; we’re simply here to bring authenticity and understanding to all that enriches our lives as men on a daily basis. The cookbook also goes beyond recipes, elaborating on the outdoor techniques such as building a fire and other helpful outdoor tips.