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
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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
Commercial Meal Review: Bowl & Kettle
It may be the first week in January, but I think we might have 2025's "Best Meal" already. That's not something I say lightly. So often, freeze-dried and dehydrated meals can be too small portions, too salty, and lack real flavor. We had heard about the company from a reader, so we picked up a… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Bowl & Kettle
Commercial Meal Review: Yum Pouch Meals
Yum Pouch is an outdoor food company out of Michigan that focuses on vegan and vegetarian meals. For being veg friendly, all the meals do contain protein. The pouches are compost friendly, so the meals have a far shorter shelf life. Our meals ranged from July 2025 to December 2025 and February 2026, so be… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Yum Pouch Meals
Commercial Meal Review: Poe & Co.
New to the freeze-dried/dehydrated meal scene is Poe & Co. Folk Foods. Their meals come in low-profile MRE style mylar bags and are single serving. The company is run by a married couple who are both chefs, who wanted to replicate on the trail. The meals are vegan, with 2 of their current 3 options… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Poe & Co.