When I started hiking and backpacking long ago, wool was seen as fuddy-duddy. What was in style then were the newer fabrics, all created in labs by scientists. And it best had "tec" in its trademarked name back then. And overall, this hasn't changed in the past 20 to 30 years. Maybe the biggest change… Continue reading An Ode To The Wool Sweater
Month: June 2024
Car Free Hiking: Just How Doable Is It?
Kirk and I signed the paperwork the other week, and Ford Motor Company bought back my EV plugin car. It was rather jarring, as I had had it for five years. It got the equivalent of up to 72 mpg, was an excellent vehicle for hiking, and was affordable to drive. But, it had a… Continue reading Car Free Hiking: Just How Doable Is It?
Dehydrating Great Northern And Cannellini Beans
While I often write about freeze-drying, our humble dehydrator still comes out often. I much prefer to dehydrate certain items than freeze-dry them. Canned beans are one of those. It doesn't take a long time to dry them, and once dried, they last a very long time. I often only need a small amount for… Continue reading Dehydrating Great Northern And Cannellini Beans
Mulligatawny Stew
The amount of heat this stew/soup has will depend on your curry powder. The stew has a warm, comforting flavor and is chock full. No bland broth here! Using all dehydrated or freeze-dried ingredients, it is a shelf-stable recipe to tuck into your food bag. It's best prepped as a one-pot method recipe. I have… Continue reading Mulligatawny Stew
The Savory Great Depression Sandwich You Need In Your Pack
It's 1936, and the USA is deep into the Great Depression. So, no, life is not great for most Americans. However, the companies keep trying recipes that feed a family for very little. You might also not eat a lot either, but it is better to have something than nothing. And the spread is creamy,… Continue reading The Savory Great Depression Sandwich You Need In Your Pack