We have cooked this Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta recipe for years. It is from an old book “Simple Foods for the Pack” by Axcell, Kath and Cooke. It is such an easy and delicious recipe. It isn’t dehydrated so we tend to cook it early on in a trip. The pasta takes up a bit more . . . Read More about Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
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Barrel Organization
Things have been busy lately and I haven’t been blogging. But after canoeing this weekend with new gear, I just had to post. It is always so exciting when new gear works out. We recently picked up a barrel cooler and two barrel buckets from Recreational Barrel Works. They worked so well! We have been saying . . . Read More about Barrel Organization
Spider Lake and Clear Lake; Massasauga Provincial Park
We were all excited about returning to Massasauga Provincial Park. However, when it was time to book the trip, we remembered just how popular this park is, compared to other parks. It took a long time and many adjustments to finalize our trip. Coordinating the trip to avoid portages on the weekend proved more challenging . . . Read More about Spider Lake and Clear Lake; Massasauga Provincial Park
Portobello Curry
So why on earth would you cook spaghetti, then dehydrate it? I clearly remember saying that a few years ago. Then I saw the amazing meals my brother-in-law was making in camp, in just minutes. So we gave it a try and would never do it any other way now. You make the sauce, cook . . . Read More about Portobello Curry
Meat Chilli
A friend was going on a hiking trip in BC and emailed to ask me about dehydrating chili. I realized that we tend to do vegetarian meals. We were vegetarians for years so it is not surprising. Not to mention I do worry about meat on a canoe trip. That being said, I will be . . . Read More about Meat Chilli
Thai Noodles
When I tell people we have Thai Noodles on the last night of a 2 week trip, they think I am crazy or assume it is a Sidekick meal. Nope, homemade, very yummy Thai Noodles. This is another great meal from the Backpack Gourmet cookbook. We thank Linda Frederick Yaffe often on our trips. Ingredients . . . Read More about Thai Noodles
Camping Menu
Several people have asked what a menu for a two week trip looks like so I have attached an example Menu Plan. I usually include the date, the site number and also note when it is a “move day”. We always have a cold cereal on a day we are moving and lunch is often . . . Read More about Camping Menu
David Lake, Killarney Provincial Park
We wanted to capture the magic of our first trip together to Killarney Provincial Park, but some things are just not meant to be. We gave it ‘the old college try’, had some great moments, but we definitely had some challenges along the way. The previous year, we had the most amazing September weekend in . . . Read More about David Lake, Killarney Provincial Park
O.S.A. Lake and the Crack
I am forever saying “I have a cunning plan.” (Any Blackadder fans out there?) When I say this, friends and family eye me suspiciously. However, they always say yes to joining me on these little adventures I’ve cooked up. I am waiting for the day when they say “no way”. Several years ago I convinced . . . Read More about O.S.A. Lake and the Crack
Mountain Lake
I recently read a post in Cottage Life recommending “Canada’s 10 most perfect placid lakes for a canoe trip”. Their list included Mountain Lake in the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park. We have been going to Mountain Lake for years, long before it included a campsite. We would often stay on Buzzard Lake and hike . . . Read More about Mountain Lake