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Herby Parmesan Cheese Shaker

The only negative of this recipe is that I use the "green can" Parmesan cheese. However, it has a place in the pantry. For one, it lasts a long time. It works great in recipes. We always have it on hand for camping & hiking recipes, so sometimes it gets used in regular meals. It's… Continue reading Herby Parmesan Cheese Shaker

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Pantry Staples: Cherry Chicken Couscous

I love making pantry staples, where it is a meal, ready to go. Couscous is a staple that many are not familiar with, but is incredibly easy to prepare. It can even be soaked in cold water, if you have no power, or way to heat water. Couscous is precooked pasta, smaller than rice. However,… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Cherry Chicken Couscous

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Trail Eats: Three Warming Soups

This set of recipes was featured in our column we wrote. They are great recipes to have made up and stored in mason jars as well. Just add water and a quick cook, and a hot meal is ready. They are great for camping, backpacking, and prepping meals for bug out bags - or for… Continue reading Trail Eats: Three Warming Soups

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Trail Eats

This is a reprint from a post from our other blog. Backpacking meals are great for prepping, and handy to have to around. Trail Eats was a feature we ran for a long time - and I am going to repost some of of my favorites in the coming months. Hiking and backpacking was for… Continue reading Trail Eats

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Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-Dried Tomatoes are an easy way to preserve a lot of tomatoes, quickly. And enjoy them all year long. Which is especially nice if you have multiple plants dripping in ripe tomatoes in late summer. While drying the tomatoes on a dehydrator isn’t “sun-dried”, it gives the same effect, with little effort. Wash, dry off… Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomatoes