Local Adventures · Trail Cooking

FBC Meals: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Rice (At South Whidbey State Park)

The boys and I spent the morning at South Whidbey State Park, a smaller state park on Whidbey Island that is divided by a road going through it. One side is hiking in the forest, the other side is on the bluff above the Salish Sea, with views across to the Olympic Mountains. This park… Continue reading FBC Meals: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Rice (At South Whidbey State Park)

Trail Cooking

BBQ Beef Bowl

Gluten-free and full of protein, this quick FBC-friendly backpacking meal pulls together quickly. If you need it to be gluten-free, read the BBQ sauce packets to ensure it is GF-friendly. Directions are included for the One Pot Method and FBC (Freezer Bag Cooking). BBQ Beef Bowl Pack in a quart freezer bag or sandwich bag:… Continue reading BBQ Beef Bowl

Trail Cooking

Taco Beef or Chicken Bowls

In these recipes, I mostly use freeze-dried ingredients to make a quick meal. The meat I have found is the best quality out there. I’ve also added a mason jar method for taking meals on the go with you, a green alternative to using plastic bags to store ingredients, if you are using the meals… Continue reading Taco Beef or Chicken Bowls

Trail Cooking

Chicken Fajitas

The Beef Fajitas recipe is gluten- and carb-friendly (only carbs are from the vegetables). In this recipe, I use freeze-dried ingredients to get a quick meal. I’ve also added a mason jar method for taking meals on-the-go with you, a green alternative to using plastic bags to store ingredients in. Chicken Fajitas In a quart… Continue reading Chicken Fajitas

Trail Cooking

Beef Fajitas

The recipe for Beef Fajitas is gluten-free and carb-friendly (only carbs are from the vegetables). In this recipe, I use freeze-dried ingredients to get a quick meal. I’ve also added a mason jar method for taking meals on-the-go with you, a green alternative to using plastic bags to store ingredients in. Beef Fajitas In a… Continue reading Beef Fajitas