Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Dab’s Smash Burger

Packit Gourmet just debuted a new meal. If you remember the All American Works Burger from them, this is a modern riff on it. The new meal is Dab's Smash Burger W/ Secret Sauce. It can be prepped warm or hot, and eaten alone or used in a wrap. It is priced at $14.99. Dry… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Dab’s Smash Burger

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Packit Gourmet Poblano Corn Chowder

Packit Gourmet has brought back their Poblano Corn Chowder for a limited time. I hadn't picked it up before, and that was my loss! I love corn chowder, and it's not something you see targeted for hiking meals, especially in commercially made meals. There is so much to love about a thick and creamy chowder:… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Packit Gourmet Poblano Corn Chowder

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Sweet 16 Summer: Packit Gourmet Turns 16

It's 2008, and Facebook is not on most people's minds. What exists are the old-school forums and the Backpacker forums, which were where all the kids were back then. Long before I wrote about trail cooking, trail food, and hiking on a website, I was on the forums and in the cooking section nearly daily.… Continue reading Sweet 16 Summer: Packit Gourmet Turns 16

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

Commercial Meal Review: Pizza Margherita

We have reviewed Pack It Gourmet's Pizza Margherita Wrap meal in the past, but why not review it again and prepare it differently than the last time? It's a simple kit of freeze-dried ingredients. Add warm water and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes to rehydrate. Then proceed and use as you want. Pro… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Pizza Margherita

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Commercial Meal Review: Diner Deluxe Eggs

Comparing meals in a review is a fun way to review commercial meals. This time, we are comparing two Pack It Gourmet egg breakfasts. The Diner Deluxe Eggs come in two varieties. One has sausage added; the other is vegetarian. It gives both sides an option. Both Diner Deluxe Eggs are single-serving and will fill… Continue reading Commercial Meal Review: Diner Deluxe Eggs