Jump to the recipe… Okay, so this might be stretching it on the hiking or backpacking food, but these are definitely one of my favorite treats and it’s my blog so I’m going to share. Besides, collagen is good for the joints and what hiker doesn’t need to take care of those? I’ve been making…
Jump to the recipe… One of the things I began doing this summer was baking a variety of breads (sweet or savory), slicing them up and food sealing each one individually for the freezer. Then, all I had to do is pop it in with my backpacking food and it would be ready when I…
Editor’s Note 12/1/2024: Latest update from Shambala, new owners and changes. Once they open I’ll be sure to check out the new menu. From their website: Newly based production bakery in Fremont Seattle provides curbside pre-order, pre-paid pickups at 711 N. 35th St. M-Fri 8A-3P. Previous location 614 S. 1st St Mount Vernon re-opens Dec…
As I was fixing up some of the Creamy Lemon Zinger Sweet Potato Soup a few weeks ago, I realized I hadn’t shared with you one of my favorite pieces of metal in the kitchen and I’m not talking about my Microplane or pizza cutter. A few years ago I was diagnosed anemic and when…
If you follow me on Facebook or check out my trip reports, you know this is my favorite new place to stop in Darrington, WA after hikes on the Mountain Loop or North Cascades Highway (it’s faster to drive through Darrington than Burlington). If you ever wondered if there was a good spot to stop…
This is it, the last 2 days of the Meal Planning Boot Camp! I am going to survive this… Day 9 Okay, for this challenge I really had to think, what are 5 other meals I can make from one or two basic meals or “cooking events”? Like roasting a chicken and using the…