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
Tag: Freeze Dried Meals
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
New Recipe: Chicken and Apple Rice
This is a carb version of our recent recipe for those who like carbs with their meat. It's still high in protein but will fill you up on demanding trips or let you stretch the meal to serve 2. Chicken and Apple Rice Ingredients: 1 cup instant rice ½ cup freeze-dried chicken ½ cup freeze-dried… Continue reading New Recipe: Chicken and Apple Rice
New Recipe: High Protein Chicken and Apples
I devised this recipe for Kirk to meet his high-protein/low-carb desires. Some might argue that apples wouldn't be acceptable, but eh, it works for us. Because we used unsweetened apples, a ½ cup serving os 10 grams carbs and 7 grams naturally occurring sugar. So, no, if you are keto, this may not work for… Continue reading New Recipe: High Protein Chicken and Apples
Commercial Meal Review: Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet
Visiting Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet meal, another vegan plant-based option from Poe & Co Folk Foods, which we reviewed two meals from recently. This meal shines with sweet potato flavor. The quinoa is firm but not mushy, so pop it between your teeth. It's well-spiced but not hot. It is also studded with black beans… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Quinoa Sweet Potato Skillet