We reviewed PackitGourmet's Dottie's Chicken and Dumplings in the spring of 2021, and it felt like time to revisit it, as it had been 5 years Dottie's Chicken and Dumplings is a stoup - soup-like, but a full meal, heavy on chicken, vegetables, and dumplings. It is sold as a single-serving meal for $14.99 If… Continue reading Meal Review: Dottie’s Chicken and Dumplings
Tag: Freeze Dried
Meal Review: Texas State Fair Chili
Over the years, we have reviewed many meals from PackitGourmet, but we hadn't tried out their chili. The Texas State Fair Chili is what I would call a stoup - it's a soup, but is packed with ingredients to make it a hearty meal. It is a huge serving; the meal is a "single-serving" but… Continue reading Meal Review: Texas State Fair Chili
Ingredient Choices: When Freeze-dried Is The Better Choice
Second in a two-part series (the first one is here), let's discuss when dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients are most optimal in trail food. We have posted many articles over the years on this subject; see Dehydrating/Freeze-Drying 101 for the links. While you can dehydrate or freeze-dry almost any ingredient, not every ingredient is suitable for… Continue reading Ingredient Choices: When Freeze-dried Is The Better Choice
Meal Review: Big’un Burrito
We are always on the lookout for savory meals to review. I hadn't tried out this meal from Packit Gourmet, so I gave it a try this past week. Anything even remotely spicy and warm really helps you warm up when out in the snow! Day 17 has arrived, and at least it has warmed… Continue reading Meal Review: Big’un Burrito
Meal Review: Curry Mango Chicken Salad
One meal type I have always enjoyed from PackitGourmet is their no-cook salads, which are easy to prep. Add cool water, stir well, and let sit for 5 to 15 minutes. You can eat them as is, or make wraps and sammies with the filling. It's a great way to get a protein hit, without… Continue reading Meal Review: Curry Mango Chicken Salad