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…
Are you looking for healthy whole foods backpacking meals you can buy online without having to dehydrate or cook them yourself at home? For a variety of reasons, such as a lack of time or preparation, we may find ourselves turning to prepackaged meals ready to throw in our packs so we can get outdoors…
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…