Food Finds · Trail Cooking

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

Gear · Hiking · Trail Cooking

The Old Days: Randomly Buying Freeze-dried Meals Via The Mail

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

Freeze Drying · Trail Cooking

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

Freeze Drying · Trail Cooking

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

Freeze Drying · Trail Cooking

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