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… Continue reading Oral IV Hydration
Month: 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,… Continue reading Of Face Plants and Mountain Views
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… Continue reading Food Find: Crunchies
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.… Continue reading One-Pot Chickpea Pasta Revisited
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… Continue reading Food Find: Straw Propeller Breakfast Cups