Jump to the recipe… What kind of “change” person are you? Do you seek out change? Do you avoid it as much as possible? Are you the kind of person who likes stability but secretly longs for change to happen? Can you roll with change or resist it? If you do a Google search for…
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Spiced Coconut Chips
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…
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…





