Trail Cooking

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

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

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