I had an idea pop up into my mind the other day: Make a meal for 2 people, for under $10, with good protein, and you can find the simple ingredients in nearly any grocery store--even in the smallest of towns. Let's face it: While commercial meals can look good, for 2 hungry hikers, they… Continue reading Making A Meal For 2, For Under $10 Out Of Any Grocery Store
Tag: Backcountry Food
Food Find: Salsa Queen Freeze-dried Salsas
I finally conquered the algorithm of social media to be shown nearly only outdoor-related items. This led to seeing an ad for Salsa Queen, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based company. It's a fresh salsa company that just started carrying freeze-dried salsa, that they ship across the US. Salsa is life. It gives food so much… Continue reading Food Find: Salsa Queen Freeze-dried Salsas
Commercial Meal Review: Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
It's always time for dessert! Even the local crows would agree with me. From start to finish, I had two cagey crows who showed up to "help", just waiting for their time to shine. More to that story later.... I picked up a package of Meyer Lemon Cheesecake from Packit Gourmet. I have always enjoyed… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
Commercial Meal Review: Next Mile Meals Cajun Style Jambalaya
A few years back, I reviewed some of the line from Next Mile Meals. They are a keto-friendly backpacking meal company focusing on protein and no filler carbs. The meals are easy to prepare (boiled water and sit time are all one needs) and very satisfying due to the large amount of meat in them.… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Next Mile Meals Cajun Style Jambalaya
Commercial Meal Review: Alt Route Meals
Often, commercial meal companies treat vegan/plant-based meals like restaurants do. You get one or two options in a vast menu of meat-based options. I found Alt Route Meals through a follower on our Facebook page, so I checked them out. I was intrigued that they had a sampler pack, where you get all the meals,… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Alt Route Meals