I was so excited to come home today and see my latest delivery from Thrive Market on the front porch a day early! I had realized that I had used up the last of my 100% cacoa powder stash on Saturday and placed an order, luckily before this whole business of sheltering-in-place happened. And as…
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…
Editor’s note: Since posting this in 2018, there has been a lot of movement in the healthy, pre-made backpacking meals industry. Five of the businesses I originally mentioned have stopped operating. (I have updated which ones below.) I am always trying to stay on top of changes but you may encounter future changes at the…
As October (gasp!) and fall come around again, I am making plans for a weekend road trip on the Cascade Scenic Loop Byway similar to one we did this same time last year. And guess what, I haven’t shared that weekend with you yet! So, as I look forward to what possibilities could present themselves…
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…
I shared in my last hike post about Playing Hookie on Hex a few weeks ago, relishing in a little spring fever and being rewarded with a sunshiny day and solitude on the mountain. We were on the way back, and decided to stop in Roslyn with just a little bit of time. Elle had been told of a cute little place…