Food Finds · Trail Cooking

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

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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

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Food Find: Packit Gourmet Smoothies

Years ago, when Packit Gourmet had first started, they had a couple of smoothies they sold. They were one of the few items I didn't pick up and review long ago. Why? I'm not sure, but I also wasn't a smoothie kind of person then. If I remember right, the early version had artificial coloring,… Continue reading Food Find: Packit Gourmet Smoothies

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Meal Review: Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

I've been sitting on a dessert from Packit Gourmet, their Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes, primarily out of laziness because I needed to work, to cook it. That is one thing about outdoor cooking: if it is "just add water," it is far more likely to get made, at least first, out of one's hiker pantry.… Continue reading Meal Review: Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

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Commercial Meal Review: Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

It's always time for dessert! Even the local crows would agree with me. From start to finish, I had two cagey crows who showed up to "help", just waiting for their time to shine. More to that story later.... I picked up a package of Meyer Lemon Cheesecake from Packit Gourmet. I have always enjoyed… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Meyer Lemon Cheesecake