On Monday we met up with friends in the woods. The boys always have a great time exploring, but they know their boundaries and don’t go too far away.
Normally O likes to spend a large part of our time in the woods splashing in a nearby stream, but there hasn’t been much rain in the last few days and so the stream is fairly dry.
Instead we made eclairs on an open fire that one of the older children had made.
It’s genius really! My friend had brought croissant dough, skooshy cream and chocolate sauce. First you use a knife or potato peeler to scrape an end of a thick stick clean and wrap a rectangle of dough around. Hold over the fire until cooked (this takes a while) and then let it cool down and remove from the stick.
Squirt cream into the hole and put sauce on top. Then eat!
Beware, it is very, very messy, so bring wet wipes!
The rest of the time was spent playing with a friend and climbing trees, a great way to spend a morning!
When was the last time you played in the woods?
J x
Mama, My Kid Doesn't Poop Rainbows says
Sheer, unadulterated genius! I took me a couple of seconds to realize what your first picture was. Apparently my mind is in the gutter this morning.
Elizabeth says
What a super idea for outdoor cooking! I love it! We don’t have a lot of woods where we live, but there is one little group of trees we can pretend we are in a forest in. Ah, rural island life! 😀
Mini Travellers says
That’s a fantastic idea to cook eclairs like that! Definitely one to need wet wipes for though! #whatevertheweather
Elizabeth (Wander Mum) says
Fabulous. I’ve never heard of making chocolate eclairs like that. You can’t beat a bit of time in the woods especially with trees low enough to actually climb! Thanks for hosting #whatevertheweather
Kara says
We did some wild cooking last week but would never have thought of making eclairs – what great fun and certainly on we will be trying
Alyson says
Genius! We light fires in our garden often and the kids toast marshmallows, I’m going to have to get them doing something like this. Not sure you can buy croissant dough here in Romania though….
Kaye says
Love it, such an awesome thing to do. Adore his jumper too, my little man has one in yellow, they’re great aren’t they? #whatevertheweater
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha! That was exactly my husbands thoughts of the picture too! :b x
Cheryl @ Reimer and Ruby says
wow! what a fab idea… need to try it some point, for sure my kids would love it and so am I. #whatevertheweather
Sarah says
The eclairs are a genius idea – will definitely be trying them! Thanks for hosting #WhatevertheWeather
Laura says
Wow…we always go adventuring in the forest but not like this, I think it’s time this changed!!! #whatevertheweather
Cathy (MummyTravels) says
Wow, that’s so clever to make eclairs that way – looks delicious. We did manage a walk in the woods at the weekend but had to settle for ice cream 🙂 #whatevertheweather
crummy mummy says
I can’t believe you MADE eclairs on a FIRE – that’s amazing! #whatevertheweather
Emma's Mamma says
Wow I love the sound of those eclairs! Pure genius! Sounds like a lovely day out x #whatevertheweather
Lauren says
Love this idea, definitely one to try! I do love a good day out in the woods and it’s a great time of year to go. #whatevertheweather
Nia says
Ooh I could definitely sink an eclair right now! I must find a gluten free way of doing this! Love your little one’s jumper – it’s gorgeous! Looks like an awesome day #whatevertheweather
Let kids be kids says
What a fantastic idea and looks so delicious! I must try to remember this, my kids would love it! Perfect childhood fun!
Caro | The Twinkles Mama says
Ohmygoodness — I LOVE this idea!! Although have NEVER — in my life — heard of skooshy cream?!! LOL! Is it the same as cream in a can??! 😉 #WhateverTheWeather
Caro | http://www.thetwinklediaries.co.uk
Erin @Yorkshiretots says
What a clever idea! I currently have a ‘bank holiday marshmellow’ burn so I might leave the actual making to someone else 😉 #whatevertheweather
Mae @ OutdoorsMom says
Two of my favorite things, eclairs and the forest. I seriously need to do this. Thanks for the idea.
Su says
I was just about to post our adventure to the woods too but we did make anything to eat. These bad boy dough looks so yummy! I think next time we go to the wood, we’ll have to make these too. Thanks for sharing. #Whatevertheweather
Sara | mumturnedmom says
This is genius, definitely doing this the next time we go camping 🙂 Thanks for hosting x
Claire at Tin Box Traveller says
What an amazing idea and they look yummy! We last played in the woods at Jimmy’s Farm in Essex a few weeks ago. We haven’t been to the woods near home in a while but we have a great Forestery Commission woodland close by where we’ve done den building and dog walks #whatevertheweather
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! We love the woods and my friends idea for these Clair’s was fantastic! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Enjoy and don’t forget the wipes! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
They are great, we loved them! Have fun if you make them! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Mine too! Eclair sat the best dessert! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Oh no! Hope it wasn’t too bad a burn? I’m sure you can find someone to make you one! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha! Maybe it’s a Scottish thing? It’s spray cream in a tin, but the noise sounds like a ‘skoosh’ when it comes out I guess?! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Next time you have a campfire you should try this, it was great! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you, it’s pretty cute! I’m sure you can make gluten free puff pastry, a bit more difficult, but you could make it and then wrap it up to take with you to the woods? 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Definitely! A warm fire us perfect at this time of year! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It was great fun and I loved the eclairs! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s such a good idea isn’t it! I was seriously impressed! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha, ice cream is just as good too! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Let me know if you try and make these then, would love to see how it turns out! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! Enjoy! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Let me know if you do try! Would love to see your results! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Definitely one to add to the list of things for kids to do! I love the jumper too, it’s so sweet! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
I hadn’t seen the dough before either, but it’s just puff pastry really, so could buy that of make it? Have fun! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Hope you enjoy them if you make them! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Definitely, my boys love climbing trees, just need low down ones! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha, yes! So much fun though! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha! You should try it in your little group of trees! I don’t think my husband would cope with no trees (he’s a forester!). 🙂 x
teacuptoria says
Oh my goodness, these look amazing!! My son and I did a bushcraft day recently and toasted marshmallows but this is taking it to a completely different level. It’s made me hungry! xx
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha! Sorry for making you hungry! 🙂 x
Sarah says
Wonderful – we love a bit of outdoor cooking too
theloveofacaptain says
I totally love how you explore with your boys! Its brilliant. Cant wait to do the same once Jack is up and about. Lovely post and those eclairs look divine xx #PicknMix
Beth says
Wow, this is a great idea. I’m sure Annabelle would love to cook outdoors. I don’t think she would eat an eclair as she’s not partial to chocolate or many sweet treats but maybe if she goes through the process of making it she would be more likely to try it. x
Suz says
Aww what fantastic photos and even better memories made! Such a lovely read! Suz x Beauisblue.com
Emma's Mamma says
Back again from #PicknMix which is great because it reminded me that I really want to try making these 🙂
Coombe Mill says
This really takes me back, my boys would spend hours in the woods here at Coombe Mill with campfires and dough mix, I must reintroduce it for our guests as part of activity hour. Looks like your little one had a wonderful time too, thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids.
Jenny Eaves says
It would be a great activity for activity hour, O is almost 4 and loved it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Hee hee! Hope you get to try them out soon! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you Suz! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Wow, your lucky if she doesn’t like sweet treats! The process is definitely fun to do, even if she gives it to you To eat afterward! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! You’ll have so much fun when he’s a bit bigger and can run and round! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s so much fun isn’t in! 🙂 x
Chloe says
What an absolutely genius idea!! They sound SOOOOOO yummy. I need to try this. 😀 It looks like the boys LOVED them too. xx
Elaine Livingstone says
ooooohhh the éclairs sound good, something different to do on an open fire. The river is nearby if they get to messy eating them.
We love climbing trees and exploring forests and letting your imagination kick in.
A Cornish Mum says
Oh wow they look delicious! What a clever idea 🙂 my boys love the woods, any excuse to climb trees and find ‘wands’ to fight with ha, thanks for linking up to #Picknmix
Stevie xx
Jenny Eaves says
Lol, we’re not quite at. The sword stage hasn’t arrived here yet, but trees are so much fun! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s great for your imagination isn’t it!:) x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s fab isn’t it! A real why didn’t I think of this moment! 🙂 x