A number of years ago we met a couple on a portage and noticed this weird bottle hanging from their backpack. Turns out they were growing their own sprouts and had the bottle attached to their pack so it was getting lots of light during their travels. Simply Brilliant! We asked them a bunch of . . . Read More about Sprouts
Recipes
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
I met Louise Racine a few years ago while working on a Board of Directors. Louise is the owner of Thirteen Moons Wellness, a retreat center for women. When Louise released her Thirteen Moons cookbook I didn’t waste any time picking up a copy. The first recipe I made was her Black Bean and Sweet . . . Read More about Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
Hot Cereal
You will be glad you decided to pack this breakfast when you are sitting huddled out of the wind on a cool September morning. We pack it for summer trips as well because it is delicious and filling. It will add a bit of weight to your pack but it is well worth the effort. . . . Read More about Hot Cereal
Grand Marnier Balls
Warning – these snacks pack a punch and it’s impossible to eat just one. The first time I served Grand Marnier Balls we were sitting on a rock high above Spider Lake in Massasauga Provincial Park, watching the full moon rise above the treeline. I knew then that they would become a staple on our . . . Read More about Grand Marnier Balls
Sausage Soup
A friend gave me this recipe years ago but we never thought to take it camping until this year. It is an excellent soup but we have just discovered that it is also good over pasta. We have some dehydrated and ready for camping this year with the label “for soup or pasta”. We are . . . Read More about Sausage Soup
Avocado Pita
For something a little different for lunch these avocado pitas are delicious and nutritious. They can be served hot or cold so they can be quickly adapted to the travel demands of your day and the weather. Avocados are heavy but they are perfect for camping because of their packability and nutritional value (75% of . . . Read More about Avocado Pita
Salsa
Seriously, there is nothing better than fresh salsa when you’re camping. It is even better now that you can buy tortillas in a tube – YUMMY. Note: Never read the ingredients of anything that comes in a tube, it will just ruin it for you. I love sitting around, chatting with friends while cutting up . . . Read More about Salsa
Firepit Pizza
People pay a lot of money for wood-fired pizza; something you can do easily on a camping trip! Firepit pizza was introduced to our group by my sister-in-law on a trip to Massasauga Provincial Park several years ago. Ever since we have been making it once or twice a season. Pizza is great for lunch . . . Read More about Firepit Pizza