Healty options & how good is freeze dried food for you?

[Slo-go'en]

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Also- this is GREAT. You can find it in Walmart. I would cook this -it cooks pretty fast if you have a lid- (did not try it in a freezer bag) and throw in a tuna pack, ramps, cheese, olive oil or butter, fresh garlic. Very filling. My favorite was the 3 cheese. I got the tip from someone called Beast Bison. I believe she finished the whole trail in about 4 months. She was an elite athlete, I met her in NOC, and she gave me good carb loading tips.

Yea, I like dried tortellini a lot too, but it seems to be hard to find down south with the possible exception of Walmart for some reason. I haven't really found a decent sauce to go with it. Typically I'll add in pepperoni and a beef flavored bullion cube.

[Venchka]

Is there a just add water Italian sauce similar to the instant gravy products? For the dehydrated sauce at home challenged?
I actually wouldn't mind using instant gravy and some of the tortellini water. On a home trial basis. Experiment.
Wayne


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[Odd Man Out]

I've used Knorr Parma Rosa sauce mix with La Piana Mezzaluna which you can get at World Market.
http://m.knorr.com/product/detail/246091/parma-rosa

http://www.worldmarket.com/product/m...sto+filling.do

[NoChance]

I love freeze dried meals. I create my own. Instead of buying popular pre made brands ( mountain house) I buy individual products. For example. a container of FD Chicken or FD ground beef and combine with couscous, mashed pot's, or instant rice and then add FD veggies and various dried sauces and spices. I make chicken curry, thanksgiving meals, spaghetti meals, etc, all without added salt or soy, etc. Its much easier to count calories and most importantly, i reduce the amount of preservatives and salt. Most prepackaged meals are loaded with salt and is unnecessary. Depending on your individual needs, you can add the amount of protein, carbs, and fiber (very important!) and fat that you feel is necessary. Pasta can be bought dehydrated or FD. I specifically shop at The Ready Store as they do give VIP service to those who buy frequently. There are several websites online for various recipes and will inspire you to simply create your own. FYI: I found FD ground beef much more pleasant than FD diced beef and I stay away from FD eggs as the texture in my mouth felt like vomit. Sorry! I now know to stick to oatmeal or Fig Cookies; delicious for breakfast....full of fiber.....just sayin'

[rickmurph]

Tortolini and couscous are no brainers. A benefit of being old I guess.
Every pallet is different. I can't abide Knorr Sides. I like quality ramen. Yes, quality and ramen can go together. Look for the Korean variety.
Wayne


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+1 on the good ramen


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[Venchka]

+1 on the good ramen


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Yep. That be right good ramen noodles in a right good pot. Kudos to you!
Wayne


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[lesliedgray]

Freeze dried foods lose very little nutritional value.. the trick is just to PLAN sensibly.. from what i've read, people tend to live off of poptarts and ramen noodles. I realize that not everyone can buy their own freeze dryer, but the advantages are immense! Freeze dry your leftover meals or dabs of meals and take them. They don't require that much water to rehydrate, and the choices are as wide as your tastes. I don't own one yet, but plan to, and my wish to hike long trails is a motivating factor. I currently dehydrate fruits and vegetables, but they do lose some nutrition during the process


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[saltysack]

Yes, the king of bag nights. WARNING Thread Drift---


Here's Johnny Molloy's campsite on Slickrock Creek. He only uses a tarp and never carries a stove and so he always builds a small fire under or near his tarp for cooking . . . . his . . . . pancakes.



Home food prep and drying has radically changed the way I view food on my trips. It opens up a wide range of options too complicated to actually discuss here.

Love his books...I really enjoyed his Everglades guide...actually just looked at again a few days ago for my upcoming trip.


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[RockDoc]

Noodles aren't my first choice

http://siberiantimes.com/science/opi...ditional-diet/