Always popular for readers when I review them, backpacking desserts can be a hit or miss. If you have read any of our past reviews, the desserts can be so good, or sooooo bad. A great one will make your trip that much better, especially if all it needs is cold water and a few… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Backpacker’s Pantry Desserts
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Mango Rice Pudding
The other week I was out with my lady friends having Thai food, and we were stuffed. The topic of Mango Rice Pudding came up and yeah, it wasn't happening as we were too full, but it stuck in my mind to make it for the outdoors. And it need not be hard either to… Continue reading Mango Rice Pudding
Dessert Time: Cheesecake Roundup Part 2: Recipes
In Part 2 on cheesecake desserts, we will cover easy ways to make it in the wilds. This type of dessert isn't easy to make from scratch. You are going to have to use a processed mix to get the results. Partly it is due to making a dessert that needs to be cold, so… Continue reading Dessert Time: Cheesecake Roundup Part 2: Recipes
Dessert Time: Cheesecake Roundup Part 1: Commercial Reviews
Cheesecake as a dessert on the trail is about as good as you can get. It's not pudding, it's thicker and fluffier. And it looks like you tried hard when you surprise hiking partners with it after dinner. We tried a couple brands out in this post, and will also include DIY versions in part… Continue reading Dessert Time: Cheesecake Roundup Part 1: Commercial Reviews
One Pot Raspberry Chocolate Pudding
The holidays are winding down, the returning light brings the promise of longer days to come....once I hit the end of December, it is time to start thinking up new recipes for trailcooking. Dessert is the often over looked part of of outdoor meals. It's often a candy bar or some chocolate, but it can… Continue reading One Pot Raspberry Chocolate Pudding