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New Recipe:Two Meat Plate

With over 35 grams of protein, this dish will fill and sustain you. With just enough carbs, but not too much, the sauce soaks into the rice for a tasty repast. Two Meat Plate Ingredients: ½ cup instant rice ½ cup freeze-dried diced beef ½ cup freeze-dried shredded pork 2 Tbsp shelf-stable Parmesan cheese 1… Continue reading New Recipe:Two Meat Plate

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New Recipe: Egg and Sausage Scramble

Looking for an easy breakfast? Or breakfast for dinner? A one-pot scramble is the way to go. It has five ingredients and is very filling and high in protein. If you need more calories or want to split the meal with a hiking partner, heat up a couple of street taco-size flour tortillas and a… Continue reading New Recipe: Egg and Sausage Scramble

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New Recipe: Sausage Rice

Another new recipe was created out of the Clean the Hiker's Pantry. It's friendly to both FBC and One Pot Method, a quick recipe to pull together and cook. Freeze-dried sausage isn't typical in trail recipes, but it should be. It's a great source of protein and has a great salty flavor. Sausage Rice Ingredients:… Continue reading New Recipe: Sausage Rice

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New Recipe: Vegetarian Peas and Rice

This is a version of a staple recipe I have eaten for decades at home: peas, rice, butter, and a bit of Parmesan cheese. It's vegetarian, easy to make, and very easy on the stomach, and often, children love this dish. Green peas are also a great source of plant protein, at 12 grams per… Continue reading New Recipe: Vegetarian Peas and Rice

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How To Clean Out A Hiker Pantry

So, big news! Kirk and I—and all our boys—are moving to West Virginia. You might have wondered why we traveled to the East Coast in December. Well, we decided we wanted something different. So, I am leaving volcanoes for the Appalachian Mountains, leaving my island in the Salish Sea for something different. And yes, I… Continue reading How To Clean Out A Hiker Pantry