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i know this may be redundant but can you reccomend a really good backcountry cookbook/recipe book, i want to stray away from dehydration as far a possible, i need (as the title states) the Non Dehydration backcountry cookbook
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips by Christine Conners (http://www.amazon.com/Lipsmackin-Backpackin-Lightweight-Trail-tested-Backcountry/dp/1560448814/ref=pd_sim_b_2) looks good for breakfast but on review said that most of the dinners required a dehydrator
Now days you can buy nearly any ingredient you might need and not do the drying yourself :) look at www.Packitgourmet.com in the general grocery!
Otherwise, you might look at both mine and Dicentra's websites for many ideas where you don't need to dry stuff. As well, both of our trail cookbooks lean heavily on not dehydrating stuff.
SoonerTex
03-16-2009, 23:10
I recommend sarbar's website. It has been a big help to me.
budforester
03-17-2009, 15:12
i know this may be redundant but can you reccomend a really good backcountry cookbook/recipe book, i want to stray away from dehydration as far a possible, i need (as the title states) the Non Dehydration backcountry cookbook
Lipsmackin' Backpackin': Lightweight Trail-tested Recipes for Backcountry Trips by Christine Conners (http://www.amazon.com/Lipsmackin-Backpackin-Lightweight-Trail-tested-Backcountry/dp/1560448814/ref=pd_sim_b_2) looks good for breakfast but on review said that most of the dinners required a dehydrator
Dehydration is a convenient and lightweight means of food preservation, so it has special appeal for backpackers. But there is no magic to camp cooking, you can have anything... it's a matter of trade- offs: weight, shelflife, convenience, fuel economy....
Your question is a bit broad for a specific recommendation. Share a little more about your interests: do you wish to really cook in camp; would prepackaged dehydrated mixes work for you; do you want to put together your own combination of dry ingredients; do you have special dietary needs or or preferences?
I second visiting Sarbar's site. Also, there's much discussion, tips, and tricks here on WB: hikers think about food a bunch.
Dehydration is a convenient and lightweight means of food preservation, so it has special appeal for backpackers. But there is no magic to camp cooking, you can have anything... it's a matter of trade- offs: weight, shelflife, convenience, fuel economy....
Your question is a bit broad for a specific recommendation. Share a little more about your interests: do you wish to really cook in camp; would prepackaged dehydrated mixes work for you; do you want to put together your own combination of dry ingredients; do you have special dietary needs or or preferences?
I second visiting Sarbar's site. Also, there's much discussion, tips, and tricks here on WB: hikers think about food a bunch.
i want to stray away from dehydrating meals, and want to cook more in camp, granted i am a high school student without a job so i do not do much hiking right now, mainly in the spring and summer, anything helps, i mainly want a cookbook that does Not rely heavily on dehydration, but also i have not looked at dehydration enough to say its not a choice, i know you can make one yourself, i need to look into that more
budforester
03-17-2009, 23:00
One of my favorite cookbooks is Simple Foods for the Pack (https://secure2.convio.net/sierra/site/Ecommerce/1688985107?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=2321&store_id=1621). I think it is now in its 3rd edition. It leans toward vegetarian fare. Note that the whole grains and legumes require substantial cook times and fuel consumption. Check out Sarbar (http://blog.trailcooking.com/) and Dicentra (http://www.onepanwonders.com/index.htm) for their ideas. I like to experiment at home, before taking recipes afield: it's fun, and I'm not forced to eat the failures. Lots of grocery- store items can go for camp food; maybe check for ideas in some of the threads here on WB about re- supply options along the trail. One of the best- known is Ramen, and there must be a zillion ways to prepare it.
One of my favorite cookbooks is Simple Foods for the Pack (https://secure2.convio.net/sierra/site/Ecommerce/1688985107?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=2321&store_id=1621). I think it is now in its 3rd edition. It leans toward vegetarian fare. Note that the whole grains and legumes require substantial cook times and fuel consumption. Check out Sarbar (http://blog.trailcooking.com/) and Dicentra (http://www.onepanwonders.com/index.htm) for their ideas. I like to experiment at home, before taking recipes afield: it's fun, and I'm not forced to eat the failures. Lots of grocery- store items can go for camp food; maybe check for ideas in some of the threads here on WB about re- supply options along the trail. One of the best- known is Ramen, and there must be a zillion ways to prepare it.
Yep, that was the whole concept at the start of FBC: go to the store and get what you need, go hiking.
Yes, as I got more into you see fancier items called for - you needn't every dry anything your self though. As I said, nearly anything can be found online these days.
Or you can eat ramen and Knorr side dishes ;) Ramen is pretty tasty used in Spam-Tastic Lo Mein ... or Pizza Ramen ... or Ramen Pepperoni Salad (no cooking needed).
Search here first, a lot has been posted in the past couple years.
Or, as I gather from your posts, you just don't have access to a dehydrator, they can usually be found for cheap (~5 bucks) on craigslist, yard sales, etc.
Or, as I gather from your posts, you just don't have access to a dehydrator, they can usually be found for cheap (~5 bucks) on craigslist, yard sales, etc.
like i said i have not looked into the dehydration as much as i want to
like i said i have not looked into the dehydration as much as i want to
You can use an oven to dehydrate. Very easy!
Dicentra
03-21-2009, 01:21
My whole book is no dehydrator, grocery store items... Like Sarah, it is how I got started. She was a huge inspiration/help. I use a dehydrator now, but I still stand by my original premise that you do NOT need a dehydrator to eat well on the trail!