One of the many things I have been privileged to learn since starting my own blog is that there is an amazing community of hikers, backpackers and other outdoorsy folks sharing their adventures online. Whether you simply want to live vicariously through the tales of others or make plans for your own expeditions, there is…
Tag: pacific northwest
Bavarian Mustard Caraway Turkey Jerky
Jump to the recipe… I am almost embarrassed to admit this recipe as been waiting here in the cue for a whole YEAR. Why? Because after I made it several times, loved it, took pictures and all that jazz, the lightbulb went off and I realized I should have added one more ingredient to make…
Oven Baked Walnuts with Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Jump to the recipe… Earlier this month my family celebrated our February birthdays (4 of them) at our new favorite restaurant in Seattle and I was trying to think of something tasty but sugar-free to go with the gifts I had for my sisters-in-law. I’m not competitive (much) and I enjoy making homemade treats for…
Have You Been To An ALDHA West Ruck Yet?
At the end of last February, I ventured down to the ALDHA West Cascade Ruck at the urgence of my friend, Tim, who used to sit on the board for the organization. I had been meaning to go for a few years but after becoming a member at PCT Days, it seemed to make sense…
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Jump to the recipe… One of the things I began doing this summer was baking a variety of breads (sweet or savory), slicing them up and food sealing each one individually for the freezer. Then, all I had to do is pop it in with my backpacking food and it would be ready when I…
Good Food on I-5: Shambala Bakery & Bistro
Editor’s note (6/2020): the Shambala Bistro is BACK!!!! They have a new menu (simplified version of old one), offer dine-in and curbside pick-up and are found at farmer’s markets around the Puget Sound! Editor’s note: the Shambala Bistro itself has closed in 2019. The bakery is still in the same place and the new restaurant,…