Heidi Swanson’s Summertime Toolkit: 12 Outdoor Living Favorites from the Developer of ‘101 Cookbooks’

Heidi Swanson of 101 Cookbooks and her other half, Wayne Bremser, invest weekends and holidays visiting Southern California by Airstream. They go for beautiful areas where they can establish camp, check out on foot, and work up Heidi’s signature vegetarian and vegan banquets outdoors– healthy, entire foods meals are what her cookbooks and site are everything about, and she’s just recently developed a digital collection of meal-in-a-jar and just-add-water dishes for the roadway

We’re veteran fans of Heidi’s (see Design Council: Heidi Swanson’s Travel Package), and when we became aware of the trailer, we peppered her with concerns about camp life. In action, Heidi shared The List: a lineup of things she’s likes for outside living. Her choices are partially, however not all, about functionality: they have to do with sensation in your home in all type of settings. Have a look, and consider her suggestions for camping journeys, picnics, and your own yard.

Photography thanks to Heidi Swanson/ 101 Cookbooks

Heidi, Wayne, a web developer, and Polly, their cocker spaniel. — Above: Heidi, Wayne, a web designer, and Polly, their cocker spaniel.

The couple own a 23-foot Airstream Globetrotter that they purchased in new condition on the resale market. Go to The Art of Airstream Living and Outdoor Living with 101 Cookbooks for Heidi’s tours inside and outside their trailer. — Above: The couple own a 23-foot Airstream World traveler that they bought in brand-new condition on the resale market. Go to The Art of Airstream Living and Outside Dealing With 101 Cookbooks for Heidi’s trips inside and outside their trailer.

Heidi says she is “forever collecting sun hats: I always prop a stack of them in the trailer before we head out. Lorna Murray’s Capri Sun Hat, $134, is the one I wear the most.” Winning detail: It folds up origami-style into a tidy package, so it’s easy to pack and the brim never gets out of whack. — Above: Heidi states she is “permanently gathering sun hats: I constantly prop a stack of them in the trailer prior to we go out. Lorna Murray’s Capri Sun Hat, $134, is the one I use one of the most.” Winning information: It folds origami-style into a neat plan, so it’s simple to load and the brim never ever leaves whack.

Above: The Yoho Bamboo Butterfly Chair by Kuma, $220, is “the coziest chair we take a trip with– it collapses, too, however it’s heavy, so we just have one.”

“As someone who is mercilessly bitten by mosquitos,” says Heidi, “Iâm a fan of Kinfield’s Golden Hour Repellent and keep it in the Airstream at all times. Itâs Deet-free, works well, and has a nice hint of citronella plus vanilla scent.” — Above: “As somebody who is mercilessly bitten by mosquitos,” states Heidi, “I’m a fan of Kinfield’s Golden Hour Repellent [$22] and keep it in the Airstream at all times. It’s Deet-free, works well, and has a good tip of citronella plus vanilla fragrance.”

The Legendary Egg Spoon of Alice Waters and Fanny Singer is made for use with an open flame. “Itâs one of those forever pieces that just gets better with every breakfast sandwich,” reports Heidi. “You can cook up eggs over a gas burner or fire pit and they fit perfectly on English muffins, bagels, and buns. Add a bit of smashed avocado, splash of salsaâone of my favorite, simple breakfasts.” The Original Egg Spoon is $310 from Permanent Collection. — Above: The Famous Egg Spoon of Alice Waters and Fanny Vocalist is produced usage with an open flame. “It is among those permanently pieces that simply improves with every breakfast sandwich,” reports Heidi. “You can formulate eggs over a burner or fire pit and they fit completely on English muffins, bagels, and buns. Include a little smashed avocado, splash of salsa– among my preferred, easy breakfasts.” The Initial Egg Spoon is $310 from Long-term Collection.