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New Recipe: Egg and Sausage Scramble

Looking for an easy breakfast? Or breakfast for dinner? A one-pot scramble is the way to go. It has five ingredients and is very filling and high in protein. If you need more calories or want to split the meal with a hiking partner, heat up a couple of street taco-size flour tortillas and a… Continue reading New Recipe: Egg and Sausage Scramble

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New Recipe: Sausage Rice

Another new recipe was created out of the Clean the Hiker's Pantry. It's friendly to both FBC and One Pot Method, a quick recipe to pull together and cook. Freeze-dried sausage isn't typical in trail recipes, but it should be. It's a great source of protein and has a great salty flavor. Sausage Rice Ingredients:… Continue reading New Recipe: Sausage Rice

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New Recipe: Vegetarian Peas and Rice

This is a version of a staple recipe I have eaten for decades at home: peas, rice, butter, and a bit of Parmesan cheese. It's vegetarian, easy to make, and very easy on the stomach, and often, children love this dish. Green peas are also a great source of plant protein, at 12 grams per… Continue reading New Recipe: Vegetarian Peas and Rice

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How To Clean Out A Hiker Pantry

So, big news! Kirk and I—and all our boys—are moving to West Virginia. You might have wondered why we traveled to the East Coast in December. Well, we decided we wanted something different. So, I am leaving volcanoes for the Appalachian Mountains, leaving my island in the Salish Sea for something different. And yes, I… Continue reading How To Clean Out A Hiker Pantry

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New Recipe: Chicken and Apple Rice

This is a carb version of our recent recipe for those who like carbs with their meat. It's still high in protein but will fill you up on demanding trips or let you stretch the meal to serve 2. Chicken and Apple Rice Ingredients: 1 cup instant rice ½ cup freeze-dried chicken ½ cup freeze-dried… Continue reading New Recipe: Chicken and Apple Rice