One aspect of non-refrigerated or dry or freeze dried foods that should be mentioned - and we, of course, have learned the hard way - is to try recipes and taste out before you hit the trail. We need to add the calories and fuel back into our systems at dinner time. Hardly anything worse then finding out a meal tastes like...........................when you really need to eat.
#21
Posted 21 February 2014 - 02:59 PM
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#22
Posted 22 February 2014 - 01:03 AM
We tried a new non-refrigerated meal tonight: Knorr's Pasta Sides - Parmesan Fettuccini+Spinace Pasta in Parmesan sauce and rate it 5 stars in the non-refrigerated category. We heated 1-3/4 cups water, 2 tbs dried milk, 1 tbs canola or olive oil to a boil (slightly altered from package), stirred in the package and boiled for 7 minutes (on package), let stand 2 minutes (on package), light simmer for 2 minutes to dry up excess water (not on package). If you cook without a lid or have a more rapid boil then more water at the beginning (on package) may be needed or the 2 minute light simmer to remove excess water at the end may not be needed. We plan to add one small drained can of chicken while camping but just had the Pasta Side alone tonight and enjoyed it.
#23
Posted 30 April 2014 - 10:12 PM
#24
Posted 30 April 2014 - 11:36 PM
I can't think of being in a FWC without some type of ice/refrigeration. We bought one of those extreme coolers and it'll keep ice for 4 days or so if you don't open/close it much in 90 degrees. How are you going to have cold beer, G&T's, etc.?
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#25
Posted 27 October 2014 - 02:30 AM
Our latest good no refrigeration food: Walmart brand Blueberry Pancake mix, just add water. The dried blueberries rehydrate well with a strong blueberry taste. Our modifications to the box directions: 1/4 cup blueberry mix+2 tsp cooking oil+3 tsp dried milk+water to make a thick batter. We carry a 12" round stove griddle which we lightly oil and sweeten the cooked pancakes with either honey or a jelly packet (Amazon).
#26
Posted 07 February 2015 - 09:20 AM
This is our go-to source of sustainable food.
http://www.harmonyhousefoods.com
My wife (whom is classify as a wiz at back-country cooking) uses a wide variety of their products to augment our meals. That way our supply lasts a long time. She''ll combine the dried food with fresh fruit/veggies (which can last a week or two without fridge).
I always enjoy the healthy and tasty meals she whips up.
#27
Posted 07 February 2015 - 06:06 PM
I always take along dehydrated foods, packets of salsa, zip-lock baggies with spices, non-fat powder milk, coco and whole grain bread or rice cakes....
#28
Posted 07 February 2015 - 09:20 PM
I didn't see any oatmeal on your list. Seems like a natural choice.
#29
Posted 10 February 2015 - 04:13 AM
When it comes to no refridgeration in the outdoors, I keep it real. Real 1700's.
#30
Posted 06 December 2015 - 08:33 PM
I've done week-long trips across Nevada w/o ice or a fridge. Won't ever happen when my wife is along. I've been set straight on that count - and she does back-pack where my knees won't take it. I think that the thing that I've missed the most was cheese.
Babybel and Laughing Cow can satisfy the cheese cravings and survive many days without refrigeration.
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