Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale I just wanted to send out a note to say I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. I hope this finds you counting your blessings and looking back on a…
Author: Shannon Leader
Lemony Ginger Crackers
Jump to the recipe… We took these crackers on our weekend getaway to the coast last month. They were a great snack with guacamole and cashew butter (not together, of course). And my bf says they are the best ones yet! #almondflour #sweetpotatoflour #ginger #lemonjuice #eggs #oliveoil #garlicpowder #seasalt #tahini This recipe follows…
Smoky Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Jump to the recipe… This was a little variation of my Sweet Potato Staples recipe that I took on my backdoor hike to Snow Lake via the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River I did in November. This year I have started taking warm food in addition to warm beverages because nothing tastes better when you have…
Lamb With Rosemary Meatballs and Jerky
Jump to the recipe… You know those racks of snack items that REI has lining the checkout line “gauntlet”? Well, this little treat caught my eye in July before my Eagle Cap Wilderness backpacking trip: Mediterranean Lamb Meat & Veggie Bars. You know me, any chance I can sneak in those veggies! I also picked it up…
Cascade Hiker Podcast Redux
It is hard to believe how much has happened since my first podcast over on the Cascade Hiker Podcast! Rudy and I have had some great fun doing trail work and hanging out the PCT Days in August. He had me back on the show to update folks on the blog and how much fun…
Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad
Jump to the recipe… #shreddedcabbage #cannedchicken #sunflowerseeds #oliveoil #lemon #tarragon #seasalt This recipe is for car camping and shorter trips into the backcountry where weight is not as much of an issue or you just want to enjoy something more fresh. I packed this for our trip to Colorado this summer, as well as…