Let's talk desserts again. It's an area that is often an afterthought for outdoor food companies, where they feel they must produce a dessert or two to snag more sales. Often people will buy only one brand, so it gets them from breakfast to bedtime. I picked up the desserts at a local(ish) REI, so… Continue reading Commercial Meal Reviews: Fruit/Berry Crisps
Tag: Backpackers Pantry
Backpacker’s Pantry: Making Sour Cream On The Trail
Sour cream powder is a great ingredient to have on hand. It's great added to recipes as a dry ingredient (instant mashed potatoes, for example), but making it into a fresh bowl (or bag) of sour cream is just fun. If you love burritos on the trail, it will take them to a new level.… Continue reading Backpacker’s Pantry: Making Sour Cream On The Trail
Backpackers Pantry: Making Cream Cheese On The Trail
Back in the dark ages (you know....10 years ago and back) if you wanted cream cheese on the trail it was a first to second day treat, or you had to find (the elusive) shelf stable versions. But what if you could make fresh cream cheese on the trail, for backpacking meals? And have it… Continue reading Backpackers Pantry: Making Cream Cheese On The Trail
Backpackers Pantry: Making Butter Out Of Butter Powder
One of the best things you can develop is a Backpackers Pantry, of base ingredients, so you can pull meals together without chasing down hard(er) to find items. I'll be talking about that in the near future. Butter powder is a great ingredient to up the calorie count in backpacking recipes, adds flavor and what… Continue reading Backpackers Pantry: Making Butter Out Of Butter Powder