Pesto and pasta is one of my all time favorite meals, but sometimes eating only noodles and sauce doesn’t cut it. Soy curls are a great way to add a lot of protein and meat-like texture to your vegan backpacking meals. First, do not re-hydrate the soy curls in just water! They will taste awful….
The flavorful mix of sweet cinnamon, spicy ginger, and turmeric makes golden milk one of my favorite morning beverages. So why not try pouring it into oatmeal? I did just that and “Golden Oats” where born! It took some experimenting to come up with a good spice to oat ratio, but I finally made a…
The perfect vegan picnic starts with a beautiful spot outside and some tasty finger food. It’s Spring where I live and I’ve been dying to spend time outside hiking and camping, but it’s too early to get out on most mountain trails right now. The next best thing? The local city park! I’m going to…
Reusable wax wraps are a great alternative to single use plastic wrap and plastic baggies, and you can store just about any food in them. Wax wraps are a great way to carry hiking snacks while backpacking or camping. The zero waste movement has made these wraps super popular, however most are made with beeswax,…
Curry roasted chickpeas have been a long time favorite of mine and I always bring a bag of these with me when I’m backpacking, camping, or on a long road trip. The ginger, cayenne and lime zest give these a refreshing bite, while the garlic, coriander and curry come in for that earthy balance. The…
When you’re day hiking or backpacking, it’s always nice to have some delicious snacks that will give you an extra boost. Traditional trail mix can get boring quick. That’s why I’ve rounded up some of my favorite vegan snack recipes that are perfect for packing with you on the trail. Vegan Trail Mix The secret…
Sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows, and crafting a perfectly gooey s’more is a staple activity of the modern camping trip. Before you start roaming the woods for the perfect roasting stick, you stop and ask yourself are marshmallows vegan? The answer: No, traditional marshmallows are not vegan. They are made with gelatin, the substance…
