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Trail Eats: Dinner, Soup & Nibbles

Wether you use these recipes for hiking, camping and around the house, these are great for easy planning! P’Nut Butter & Granola Bites 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, creamy or chunky 1 cup puffed rice cereal (Rice Krispies©) 3/4 cup granola of choice Spray a 9×5” loaf pan with… Continue reading Trail Eats: Dinner, Soup & Nibbles

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Trail Eats: Gourmet Camping Fare

As spring comes, so do dreams of car camping for me! But unlike when one backpacks, you can carry a lot more. Even live it up with gourmet meals! Crab Mac n’ Cheese Pack in a quart ziptop bag: 8-ounces uncooked macaroni 1 Tbsp dried onion Pack in a sandwich ziptop bag: ½ cup dry milk… Continue reading Trail Eats: Gourmet Camping Fare

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Trail Eats: A Backpacker’s Feast For Two

Summer planning? If you are looking for ideas for a backpacker, or you are backpacking, this is a long-time favorite of ours to take along. Fish Tacos Bring: 2 5-ounce pouches Albacore tuna or salmon 1 Tbsp olive oil (1 packet) 2 small or 1 large fresh lime(s) 4 small soft taco size tortillas In… Continue reading Trail Eats: A Backpacker’s Feast For Two

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Trail Eats: Three Recipes For Cold Weather

This set of recipes was featured in our column we wrote for a hiking magazine. They are great recipes to have made up and stored in mason jars as well. 2 of these recipes are no cook, and the third is just add water and a quick cook, and a hot meal is ready. They… Continue reading Trail Eats: Three Recipes For Cold Weather

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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