When I first got into hiking, a few years after my first foray into it, in college, I was determined I was going to be a "real hiker". Even though I had no actual idea what a "real hiker" was. It apparently had more to do with me shopping out of paper catalogs in the… Continue reading The Old Days: Randomly Buying Freeze-dried Meals Via The Mail
Tag: Freeze Dried Meals
High Protein Low Carb Cheesy Pulled Pork
This is a high-protein/low-carb instant meal recipe; I have included the nutritional stats below the recipe. Pulled pork isn't used as commonly as freeze-dried chicken in outdoor recipes, but it is an excellent source of lean protein. Every ½ cup (dry) contains 16 grams of protein, so it packs a nice punch. One tip on… Continue reading High Protein Low Carb Cheesy Pulled Pork
Commercial Meal Review: Itacate Meals
I wanted to try Itacate's meals and ordered a round at the end of the year. Their "in stock" seems a little low right now, but they are also carried at REI. Keep an eye out, and they will probably be back in stock on their website. Two things to note: These meals last about… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Itacate Meals
Instant Meals: Comfort Noodles
This is a quick recipe using all freeze-dried ingredients that serve one person. The portion size is not too big or too small. It’s comfort food that warms the body, which can be nice in wintertime. It’s easy to prep, with directions for in-a-bag and one-pot methods. Noodles, chicken, peas, and cheese - kids may… Continue reading Instant Meals: Comfort Noodles
Instant Meals: Beefy Pasta
A quick recipe using all freeze-dried ingredients that serve one person. It is not too big or too small for portion size. It’s comfort food that warms the body, which can be nice in wintertime. It's easy to prep with directions for in a bag and one pot methods. If you haven’t used freeze-dried cheese,… Continue reading Instant Meals: Beefy Pasta