Hiking with me can be “interesting”. Suddenly you get samples tossed at you and a camera pointed in your direction. Just remember that…you are fair game in gear and food testing 😉 Oral IV Rapid Hydration Ultra Concentrate…a hydration aid of electrolytes, minerals and purified water. It isn’t an energy drink nor is it a […]
Archives for August 2013
Of Face Plants and Mountain Views
The hiking goal was North on the Pacific Crest Trail from Snoqualmie Pass. I was out with two ladies who hadn’t been to Kendall Katwalk. And had it really been 2006 since I had last hiked that section? Apparently so. We were on the trail by 6:30 am. I love those starts! It is cool, […]
Food Find: Crunchies
Kirk and I have used Crunchies freeze-dried fruits and vegetables for years in creating trail recipes, recently I got to try a few new-to-us flavors. Strawberry Bananas: Crunchies strawberries are consistently one of the best brands on the market. The berries are crisp, firm and lightly sweet, not sour or tart. They are also nice […]
One-Pot Chickpea Pasta Revisited
In early 2011, I posted a recipe for a One-Pot Chickpea Pasta recipe that called for spaghetti. I decided to visit this recipe and play with it being gluten-free. And I as well found something exciting on a recent shopping excursion to my local Fred Meyers natural section. Truitt Brothers Tru-Harvest beans, in 5 varieties. […]
Food Find: Straw Propeller Breakfast Cups
There are to-go cups of oatmeal, and then there are Straw Propeller cups. I was first introduced to them at Vida Vegan Bloggers Conference II, this past May, in Portland, Oregon. Recently I was contacted by them and they sent me a smattering of samples to try out. I have tried nearly every brand out […]
