Sarah Kirkconnell

Somewhere out there are people who love eating at The Hippy Hut™…where the chewing is long, and the grains carry the essence of the ground they grew in. If that is you, then you will love Patagonia Provisions Organic Kamut® Khorasan bulgur wheat meals. But these meals just brought back memories of my childhood eating lunch at the local vitamin shop, of spirulina Shakes, tofu hot dogs and spouted wheat buns. It is certified organic, lower in sodium, good source of wheat based protein, has fiber and decent calories.

To make 3 ounces fresh cream cheese, pack 10 Tablespoons dry cream cheese powder in a snack size ziptop bag (or a sandwich bag). Usually we put the bag we want chilled inside a larger zip top bag, and either use paracord threaded through a hole in the top, or weight it down on the edge with rocks. You can also use a snow bank to chill in, but make sure the bag isn’t visible to birds, who will happily enjoy your treat….. Add in a bit of granulated garlic, onion and a packet of True Lemon (or a packet of lemon juice).

Butter powder is a great ingredient to up the calorie count in backpacking recipes, adds flavor and what many don’t know? Now then, for better taste, if you have a cold stream handily nearby, making sure it is tightly sealed, tether it in the stream (you can do this for so many foods!) Usually we put the bag we want chilled inside a larger zip top bag, and either use paracord threaded through a hole in the top, or weight it down on the edge with rocks. Once firmed up, you can use this butter even in recipes (for example, homemade biscuits) or use it on top of your dinner.

To make gluten-free, make sure to buy verified gluten-free oats (Bob’s Red Mill for example). This recipe is easily prepared using all the main cooking methods for backpacking recipes: One Pot, FBC (Freezer Bag Cooking) and Insulated Mug. Place freezer bag into an FBC Cozy, add 1 cup boiled water, stir well and seal, let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Cover and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.