Jump to the recipe… One of the things I miss most about being paleo is popcorn. It was my go to snack; bowls and bowls of air popped popcorn. Now, it’s not to say that I don’t occasionally treat myself to a batch of popcorn with melted ghee or coconut oil but popcorn is one…
How To Make Essential Oils Insect Repellent
Editor’s Note: I have been using this recipe for awhile now and have started to skip the castor oil and still have the same results with just water. I still remember when I finally made it to the town of Trout Lake after starting my Washington PCT section and making the decision to stock up…
The Battle Is On
I think February is one of the hardest months of the year, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Depression sets in from short days without sunlight and the holiday celebrations are over (No, Valentine’s Day doesn’t count. When has this supposed holiday EVER lived up to the hype or expectation?). Everyone is hopping three day weekend to three…
Convert Your Recipes to the Trailside
When I was preparing to hike for 5 weeks on the Pacific Crest Trail, I made a large variety of meals so I didn’t really need to convert recipes into jumbo amounts. I just doubled meals I was already making and dehydrated the leftovers in the months beforehand. I do, however, dehydrate some staples in large…
Easy Cheesy Pasta (Gluten Free & Vegan)
Jump to the recipe… Editor’s note: since posting this recipe, I have started to swap out rice and rice noodles from my meals in order to include more vegetables or reduce my carbohydrate intake when necessary. My Trail Meal Bases: 5 Grain Free Swaps has all the details! Last month we had a chance to…