Think oatmeal is boring? Think again. Not only are oats lightweight, easy to transport and good for you, but you can turn them into a feast that everyone will love with these simple camp stove and campfire recipes. Think rich, delicious date and chia before a day of hiking. Or try tart and tasty cranberries and cherries in creamy oatmeal… Divine! Are kids in the … Continue reading How to make oatmeal porridge in the backcountry
Omelet doesn’t sound like a camping meal, but with this neat trick, it can be. Can eggs really be boiled in a Ziploc bag? They sure can. Watch me make a delicious omelet wrap to see how easy it is. Kids will love this. What’s more, I use only things you’d carry on a multi day hike: camping stove, Ziploc bag and spork. Fresh eggs … Continue reading How to make Ziploc bag omelet
Space exploration has given us great ideas that we’ve re-used right here on earth, including, famously, the ball point pen. But it’s NASA’s ideas on food innovation that we ought to be copying. NASA scientists are faced with a particular challenge for feeding the astronauts on smaller spacecraft. The food needs to provide: …Enough calories as well as a carefully balanced diet, need no special storage … Continue reading Why we should copy NASA’s ideas on food
Whether you’re looking for the best food to eat before running, the best backpacking food, or simply food to take camping, you’ll be interested in the most calorie dense foods you can get your hands on. What is a calorie dense food? Food that is calorie dense has a lot of calories for its weight. Consider raisins and grapes. Raisins are dried grapes; you might … Continue reading Why calorie density is vital for hiking and running
Miso – the delicious soup made from soy beans. You’re probably used to enjoying it at Japanese restaurants. But did you know it’s ideal for camping meal recipes? Practicality A sachet of miso paste is lightweight and compact, and oh so tasty when you need to replenish salts. It’s an ideal food after hiking, climbing or trail running. How to use it Quick and warming starter: … Continue reading Camping meal ideas using miso paste
How about this for a camping food idea? Fruit leather. Also known as fruit roll ups, they’re delicious and nutritious and perfectly portable – now is the best time of year to take lots of ripe fruit and turn it into hiking superfood! They’re great for getting kids to eat healthier snacks too – a family-friendly dream. Not only that, but when you make your … Continue reading Food of the week: fruit cocktail roll-ups
This hiking hummus recipe is quick and easy peasy! No boiling dried chickpeas, no zesting lemons or grinding sesame seeds. Continue reading Easy camping snacks: trail hummus and flatbread
Question: How do you keep meat fresh while camping in warm weather? Answer: Skip the ice packs and dry jerky and try coconut bacon instead. Protein-rich meat is hard to keep fresh without a fridge. If you’re missing your salty, smokey bacon on hiking trips, you’re in for a treat. Coconut bacon from Smoups is almost indistinguishable from the real thing – crunchy little slices … Continue reading Food of the week: coconut bacon
Chances are, if you’re going camping, you’ll probably make use of your time in nature to go running, biking, hiking, or something else equally strenuous. If that’s how you plan on spending a camping trip, you probably also go out of your way to consider what kind of food you should bring. Continue reading The Best Foods to Pack for a Camping Adventure
Toasted sesame gives a rich nutty flavour to many dishes and snacks. But what’s more, it’s one of the best calorie dense foods out there at 570 calories per 100g. Practicality Sesame seeds keep better than most nuts and seeds. Take a small bag of toasted sesame seeds to sprinkle over noodles or on oatmeal – they’ll last well for longer hikes. How to use … Continue reading Food of the week: sesame
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