I was so happy last weekend, Kirk and I got the boys out for two hikes, both at Mt. Rainier National Park, which is up the road from us (literally!) On Saturday we took the two youngest on a lake hike to Bench & Snow Lakes: On Monday we went to Sunrise, which is the… Continue reading Of Hiking and Raw German Chocolate Bars
Category: Trail Cooking
Trail Eats: 3 Raw Recipes
From our column Trail Eats in Washington Trails Magazine, in the July/August 2012 issue. The focus (or theme if you will) was healthy trail snacks in easy, portable form. Recipes that are raw, vegan and gluten-free. These bars carry well, wrap tightly before packing. Blueberry Almond Bars Ingredients: 1 cup Medjool Dates, pitted (15 to… Continue reading Trail Eats: 3 Raw Recipes
Trail Eats: Gourmet Car Camping Fare
The latest recipes from our column "Trail Eats" in the May & June 2012 issue of Washington Trails magazine are for gourmet yet comfort food car camping - and if you don't mind a heavier backpack, these recipes can be easily made while backpacking as well. The recipes are, I will admit different from what… Continue reading Trail Eats: Gourmet Car Camping Fare
Trail Eats – No Cook Meals For The Trail
The latest recipes from our column, “Trail Eats” In Washington Trails Magazine (the March/April 2012 issue, page 40). Three courses for those rainy & cold spring hikes! Do the work at home and eat gourmet while everyone else has a soggy PB&J! Pistachio Couscous Salad Ingredients: 2 cups lower sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1… Continue reading Trail Eats – No Cook Meals For The Trail