This is a version of a staple recipe I have eaten for decades at home: peas, rice, butter, and a bit of Parmesan cheese. It's vegetarian, easy to make, and very easy on the stomach, and often, children love this dish. Green peas are also a great source of plant protein, at 12 grams per… Continue reading New Recipe: Vegetarian Peas and Rice
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How To Clean Out A Hiker Pantry
So, big news! Kirk and I—and all our boys—are moving to West Virginia. You might have wondered why we traveled to the East Coast in December. Well, we decided we wanted something different. So, I am leaving volcanoes for the Appalachian Mountains, leaving my island in the Salish Sea for something different. And yes, I… Continue reading How To Clean Out A Hiker Pantry
New Recipe: Chicken and Apple Rice
This is a carb version of our recent recipe for those who like carbs with their meat. It's still high in protein but will fill you up on demanding trips or let you stretch the meal to serve 2. Chicken and Apple Rice Ingredients: 1 cup instant rice ½ cup freeze-dried chicken ½ cup freeze-dried… Continue reading New Recipe: Chicken and Apple Rice
New Recipe: High Protein Chicken and Apples
I devised this recipe for Kirk to meet his high-protein/low-carb desires. Some might argue that apples wouldn't be acceptable, but eh, it works for us. Because we used unsweetened apples, a ½ cup serving os 10 grams carbs and 7 grams naturally occurring sugar. So, no, if you are keto, this may not work for… Continue reading New Recipe: High Protein Chicken and Apples
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