I like to bring the ol' coleman stove as well from time to time. But there is just something about having a small fire out on the ice. A little tip if cooking over and open fire with pots and pans. Before you leave smear the bottom of the pots and pans with liquid dish soap. The soot from the fire will clean off much, MUCH easier. This also helps when using old stoves that don't burn too well.
When I bring the stove I like to get to the lake early. I set up the stove, put on coffee to perk and then set up the shack, drill holes, set up tip-ups, etc... By the time I'm ready to fish the coffee is done. Then the bacon and eggs hit the skillet. Oh yeah, a tip for eggs. Crack them into a container BEFORE you leave home. You can pour out as many as you need when cooking.
I also like to bring enough to share with other anglers I may meet on the ice (i.e. bring extra food, coffee cup, plate, etc). The guy you share with may have good information he is willing to part with for a price. And hot coffee is gold on the ice
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Icy Mike