This started because I found out there was an Almost Heaven Swing at Poor House Farm Park, only about 18 miles away. Not a long drive on a sunny Sunday morning. Poor House Farm Park is a few miles off Hwy 81, outside of Martinsburg, WV, in Berkeley County, in the Eastern Panhandle. The swing… Continue reading Poor House Farm Park: Almost Heaven Swing & Pond Trail
Author: Sarah
Pancit Canton Chow Mein
This recipe uses Pancit Canton Chow Mein noodles, an instant ramen-type noodle served dry, rather than in a bowl of broth. They lend themselves well to adding ingredients and making it a meal rather than a snack. They are a finer noodle than ramen. What separates them from ramen is that they include a packet… Continue reading Pancit Canton Chow Mein
Recent Food Finds
Recent food finds - some are imported, others are US-made. A little of this and that for this round. I have been using Ova Easy eggs since they came on the market, years ago. They are the gold standard, especially if you don't have chickens and a freeze-dryer. I saw an ad on Facebook from… Continue reading Recent Food Finds
One Pot Meal: Beef Giniling
With summer ending, I've been thinking about new recipes. It's been a while since I posted a Filipino-influenced backpacking meal. Beef Giniling is a Filipino comfort food stew served over white rice. I think if more tried it, they probably wouldn't have a clue it was Filipino, just a tasty dish. In fall and winter,… Continue reading One Pot Meal: Beef Giniling
Gear Review: Ao Magic Toed Socks
Every year, often in late summer, I buy 6 or 7 new pairs of toe socks. I have walked and hiked in toe socks for at least 18 years now. When I first started wearing socks, Injini had just come on the market. Their socks aren't cheap, and honestly, I am lucky to get a… Continue reading Gear Review: Ao Magic Toed Socks