Here are some tips for locating your cook site and firing up the stove for a hot meal. Use a stove instead of a campfire to prepare food.
Stoves are faster and more convenient.
Also, they don't damage the wilderness and won't blacken your pots. Confine preparation to areas that are already worn at established campsites. Set the stove on a level surface away from anything that will burn - including fuel, clothing, nylon, twigs and grass. Find a suitable existing spot rather than clearing a new spot. Keep matches and lighters in plastic bags to keep them dry.