No matter where you live, disaster and severe weather can strike, resulting in blackouts and contaminated drinking water. After hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and floods, hygiene needs are a primary concern. Blackouts can be a real annoyance, but hopefully, a few days without electricity is all you’ll have to deal with. Here are a few things to make it easier to manage during a disaster at home–without generators and other expensive equipment. Equipment for Disasters and Power Outages First, if you have an electric stove at home, have an alternative option for cooking. If you have a gas-operated stove, remember you […]
Meal Planning
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Looking for almond milk powder? Although California is the largest producer of almonds in the world, there is no such product as almond milk powder. The closest match is almond flour — specifically, a superfine grind of almond flour made from blanched almonds. Here we mix it with water to see how it performs as an instant almond milk for the trail. We also compare other plant-based powdered alternatives based on several factors: cold water solubility, hot water solubility, shelf life, nutritional content, and taste.
Based on the feedback we’ve received, you are loving our trail salads and would like to see more no-cook meals loaded up with veggies. We’re eager to please and have been crafting up delicious creations. Here are all of our trail salads as of May 2022.
Do noodles or pasta need to be cooked at all? Here we discuss which types of pasta “cook” in cold water, without a stove.
Dates not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but also replenish you with energy nearly instantly after eating, making them an excellent snack for hikers.