Review – RecPak
A very promising shake supplement with lots of protein, carbs, fat, vitamns (and caffiene!) but one that lends itself more to day use vs. backpacking. Read More …
Tag: food
Review – Wildland Coffee bags
A look at some coffee bags that’s a notch above my usual backcountry coffee fare Read More …
Right on Trek Meal Planning – Two Views
Looking at the RightOnTrek meals and meal planning shopping. I loved the logistic part; Joan liked the variety. Includes a code for a free meal and discounts. Read More …
Tales from the Trail #1 – Mags goes all foodie
There’s this one time I had breakfast at a James Beard Awarding-nominated restaurant. And I did not realize it at the time. Read More …
Intro to Backpacking: Part 4 – Backcountry Food
Part 4 in this series will discuss options for food in the backcountry with an emphasis on food purchased at the local grocery store. Read More …
Coffee for backpacking and camping
My methods for making coffee when backpacking or camping. Read More …
What’s in your mail drop?
Joan details what she places in her maildrops for long hikes and why. With a focus on her cold food (no stove) strategy.
Food Review: “Eat Your Coffee” snack bars
Snack bars; with a caffeine buzz. Read More …
Quick Tip: Dollar store spice mixes for outdoor cooking
On a road trip or need to jazz up some backpacking meals easily? Get some spice mixes inexpensively. Read More …
Old school cooking – Lentils and Sausage
Part recipe, part food history. A dish I haven’t had in a long time with roots pre-Roman Empire. All with a 21st-century twist; made with a rice cooker. Read More …
Italian-American Sunday Gravy recipe
I made a batch of Neapolitan Ragu this past weekend. Better known as tomato sauce. Or “Sunday Gravy.” Read More …
Mise en Place and the outdoors
“Everything in its place.” That culinary phrase, when applied to outdoor pursuits, helps maximize time in the outdoors and makes it more enjoyable. Read More …
Quick Tip: Easy Cowboy-style Coffee
An easy way to make Cowboy-style coffee without the muss and chewy grounds by using a coffee filter sachet. Read More …
Pumpkin Beer is the Delaware of craft beer
A few thoughts on Pumpkin Beer as I settle in my new home. ‘Tis the Season. With apologies to the fine people of Delaware. Read More …
Quick Tip: Backcountry Slushies
Hiking in the glorious alpine terrain? See some snow banks? Time to make a backcountry slushy! Read More …
Gear Review: Greenbelly Meals-2-Go
A review of Greenbelly meal bars that prompted a discussion on food, nutrition, dollar to calorie ratio, and why we enjoy the outdoors. Read More …
Survival Coffee
A socially acceptable chemical stimulant to increase my time bank funds when driving to a trailhead late at night. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 34
Trail Groove Issue 34 is now out. I wrote some New Mexico-themed articles. Read More …