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

Food Finds · Trail Cooking

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

Food Finds · Hiking

Random Things For The Week

It's the end of the second week of November today. Halfway over, time is flying by for me this year. Another month, and it'll be the 1st anniversary of when we decided to move here. We went from summer to fall and touched winter, then back to fall, so far this month. Coming from a… Continue reading Random Things For The Week

Trail Cooking

The Comfort Bowl

It's fall, and that has me craving heartier meals. This recipe is quick to make and will fill you up with a lot of protein, from the chicken and also the peas. A ½ cup of freeze-dried chicken is 27 grams of protein, and the peas add another 3 grams or so. It's a hearty… Continue reading The Comfort Bowl

Food Finds

Food Find: Top Ramen Hot Pot Fusions

I was over in Virginia this week and stopped into a Safeway to see if there were any new food items I hadn't seen before. I was rewarded with the Top Ramen Hot Pot Fusion bowls. in the American ramen aisle (yes, there are two sections in many stores, the US ones and then the… Continue reading Food Find: Top Ramen Hot Pot Fusions