John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, is credited with the popular saying, “Agree to disagree”. He is quoted during a memorial sermon to a good friend in 1770, “In these we may think and let think, we may ‘agree to disagree’. But in the meantime, let us hold fast the essentials…” We can disagree on…
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…
Paleo Hikers and Backpackers
I follow a bunch of hiking and backpacking groups on Facebook and many of them inevitably start talking about food on the trail. And most of it is processed junk with little or no value other than calories. The common myth is that you can eat whatever you want while hiking because you are expending so…
Good Food on I-5: Skagit Valley Food Co-op
On my way up to a hike in the Chuckanuts in January, I had a chance to stop at the Skagit Valley Co-op and pick up a few snacks for my hike. This is not the first time I have visited the store but I had a chance to walk around a bit and check…
Do You Prefer Gloves or Mittens?
Editor’s note: this page was updated on 1/15/2021 Ah, the eternal hiker question. Which are better, gloves or mittens? There are benefits to both gloves and mittens. Some would say that gloves are better because they allow you to do things with your hands that you can’t with mittens that require more manual dexterity…
When You Need A Break
Is nature your solace when the world makes you crazy? I know it sure is mine… For more of my weekend escape, head over to my trip report on Heybrook Lookout. Thank you so much for stopping by Must Hike Must Eat! If you need some healthy eating inspiration start here:.. Recipe…




