We are so excited to celebrate local chef and author Lee Kalpakis and the release of her new book, Out There: A Camper Cookbook! Lee will be here from 12 - 2pm to sign books and have some snacks available straight out of the cookbook.

About the book:

An adventure-rich collection of easy, flavorful, beautiful recipes to make over a campfire and enjoy in the great outdoors.

Out There: A Camper Cookbook presents the story and recipes of Lee Kalpakis, a professional cook who returned home to the Catskill Mountains after 14 years in New York City to live in an off-grid camper in the woods.

Along with delicious, sophisticated recipes, Lee shares how to get the most out of an unconventional kitchen. This is a guide for pairing down kitchen clutter and stocking up a versatile pantry while maximizing the efficiency of any small cooking space.

75 RECIPES: Delicious and beautiful recipes for entertaining--in the wild--from a professional chef and food stylist

ADVENTURE: Adventure-style dishes include open fire entrees, batch cocktails, one pot meals, and the perfect backpacking food

EXPERT TIPS: Lee shares practices she's learned through her time out in the woods to help others who love to cook in the great outdoors

Lee Kalpakis is a is a professional cook and nature enthusiast living in the Catskill Mountains. Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, she spent years in New York City working in food media as a recipe developer, cooking show host, culinary producer, food stylist, and private chef before making the decision to move back upstate to live in a 22 foot long camper in the woods. Her days are spent cooking, basking in the beauty of the Catskill Mountain region, and building a cabin in the woods with her partner Sean. Through living in a tiny secluded camper for two years, Lee has found a tremendous passion for functional tiny kitchen recipes and cooking over open fire.