Food Finds

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

Trail Cooking

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 · Hiking Gear

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

Food Finds

Food Find: Good Detour Meals

Every year, I wander the internet, looking for small companies that produce outdoor meals. Good Detour popped up in my searches, and I decided I'd pick up a couple of meals to check them out. The meals are made in India and are vegetarian (not vegan, as they contain Ghee, which is clarified butter). The… Continue reading Food Find: Good Detour Meals

Food Finds

Food Find: Iron Goat Provisions Vegan Meals

A while back, I had picked up three meals from a newer company, Iron Goat Provisions. They are based outside of Seattle, WA, and offer Asian meals for the outdoors. When I first shopped with them, early in summer, they were only offering vegan-friendly meals. They have added ones with meat now (and I will… Continue reading Food Find: Iron Goat Provisions Vegan Meals