Carbs are the reward for hiking for many, but sometimes you crave protein. A lot of it. While a steak might sound good, if you are many miles in, go for pouched or canned meat (freeze-dried works well also, however....pouched has a better texture in these). If you are zero into carbs, lose the tortillas/bread/etc… Continue reading Five Amazing High Protein Backpacking Recipes
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Recent Food Finds
Fun items that have been floating around the office and the great outdoors these past few months. It's hard to believe summer is winding down, all too quickly. But...that does bring cool weather fall hiking, which is my favorite time to be out! Mountain America Jerky - Made in Colorado, ranging from traditional beef, bison… Continue reading Recent Food Finds
Food Finds To Check Out
Recent finds have been piling up for review - so we got busy to try them out! Spotted at our local Safeway was new flavors of Kraft Parmesan Cheese in Rosemary & Garlic and Classic Italian. Something new to sprinkle over your rice and pasta dishes! Kirk was excited to receive samples of Quest Nutrition's newest… Continue reading Food Finds To Check Out
Food Find: Jiva Cubes
Jiva Coffee Cubes When you think of instant coffee, what comes to mind? A scoop of dry, tan-ish crystals that you dig out of the cupboard that may or may not have been sitting up there since the Clinton administration aka the last time your coffee brewer broke? Or maybe you are more familiar with… Continue reading Food Find: Jiva Cubes
Food Find: Crispy n’ Crunchy Just Pure Foods Tomato Chips
A blogging conference led me to these crispy "chips". In a swag bag, I pulled out a package of Just Pure Foods Tomato Chips in Spicy Jalapeño and checked it out. It went back into the bag, and came home with me. It ended up being the last thing for us to try, the bag sat for a… Continue reading Food Find: Crispy n’ Crunchy Just Pure Foods Tomato Chips