Sheet pan roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables. From carrots to Brussels sprouts to cauliflower, cooking this way is not only easy but quick. Cut them into equal sized pieces, sprinkle some oil of choice along with spice and salt, and you have the perfect meal accompaniment. Roasting can…
Do you think about spices when you want to plan your backpacking meals for the trail? One meal can be made into a variety of others with just a change of spice added to a familiar at-home meal or back-country dish. Let me tell you about my favorite place in Seattle for spice inspiration. It…
Last year this time I shared with you a meal planning boot camp I participated in that helped me get back on track with the healthy habit of meal planning. I did this over a course of posts here on the blog. As I will be repeating them again this year myself, I thought I…
Whether you are brand new to making your own backpacking food or just looking for some more ideas for varying what you take in you pack for sustenance in the outdoors, this article I wrote up for Washington Trails Association this summer is sure to have something for you. I share some of the things…
Jump to the recipe… Yes, I have written up a whole recipe just for dehydrated watermelon. It is one of the things where you get so excited about how something turned out you want to give it all hoop-law you can! Nothing says summer like watermelon. Backyard picnics with the BBQ grilling up your favorite…
Seriously, who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? The way they make you feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical island just by walking in to do your weekly shopping alone is worth a visit. Did you know they are, also, a fantastic source of paleo ingredients and foods for outdoor adventures? Let me tell you…