I'll give Nissin Cup Noodles one thing - they keep bringing out innovative products. They might not be the healthiest of choices, but you will have options. And they are easy to grab on the way to the trailhead, since nearly every grocery store sells at least a few varieties of their products. The new… Continue reading Food Find: Cup Noodles Protein
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Food Review: Wanderlands
I had been seeing (many) ads on social media for Wanderlands, touted as umami trail mix, in flavor combinations you might not have had before. I caved and ordered all three flavors. What I noticed upon opening is the texture. They are not "dry" trail mix (many trail mixes are just nuts/seeds/candy), but rather like… Continue reading Food Review: Wanderlands
Are The Fancy Minute Rice Varities Worth It?
The standard go-to for instant rice 🍚 is Minute Rice brand, though most store brands will work when it comes to meal prep for the outdoors. The standard box that had existed for a very long time (1946 was the year General Mills debuted it commercially, post WWII, it was invented in the 1930's by… Continue reading Are The Fancy Minute Rice Varities Worth It?
Food Find: Aldi Chocolate Covered Strawberries
A recent find at Aldi's was their bags of dark chocolate covered freeze-dried strawberries 🍓. They also had banana 🍌 slices as well. At $3.69 a bag, it's an affordable luxury treat. Smooth, silky dark chocolate with crispy, airy strawberries inside. I've had dried strawberries enrobed in chocolate, which are chewy. The texture difference is… Continue reading Food Find: Aldi Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Food Finds: Mini Natural Beef Sticks
If you are looking for a quick bite, a boost of energy, the surge in natural mini beef sticks on the market is a great choice. The bonus is that they come individually wrapped. That keeps them fresh for often over a year. No worrying about dirty hands spoiling a bag of sausages, which is… Continue reading Food Finds: Mini Natural Beef Sticks