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Sarah Kirkconnell (sarbar) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale In the shadow of Mt. Rainier
About Me Love to hike, backpack, snowshoe, cook and 4 wheel. If it is outdoors, I am happy! Love hiking most, preferably with a light pack and a sunny alpine meadow ahead of me.
My husband and I run www.freezerbagcooking.com, www.trailcooking.com, www.traildivas.com and our frequently updated blog at www.blog.trailcooking.com
If you need to contact me, please email me through the website!
Our video channels on YouTube are Freezerbagcooking and TrailCooking!
CityKing County
StateWA
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://www.trailcooking.com

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All Forum Posts by Sarah Kirkconnell

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Re: Freezer Bag Recipes
Eric, I have 2 manuscripts I haven't published....having babies kept us busy. What do you like to eat? I'd be happy to post some more recipes.....also, I post new recipes on my blog ofte...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Freezer Bag Recipes
July 08, 9:31pm

Re: Re: Re: Macadamia/pecan variations
Must.Try. ;-) Yum!!

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Raw Oreos
July 08, 9:25pm

RE: Cozies
Relectix ones do get smelly - they can get steamy while the food rehydrates inside - no matter what cozy a person uses it should be bagged or put in a canister at night. You can clean them by washi...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Cozies
July 07, 8:12pm

Re: Re: Macadamia/pecan variations
Oh there will be more...I am always looking for excuses to use my Vitamix and my food processor ;-)

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Raw Oreos
July 07, 10:31am

Re: Re: Raw Oreos - question on longevity
Hah you two! I know....they are way addicting! Tomorrow I am taking raw almond "cheese" (made with soaked almond and fresh Thyme from my garden) on my hike with a fresh baked loaf of brea...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Raw Oreos
July 06, 10:22pm

Re: Re: Re: Raw Oreos - question on longevity
Just that they would get soft, but yes, you could carry them. They taste best when freshly prepared. If you do carry them for longer I would wrap each one singly to keep it fresh.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Raw Oreos
July 06, 7:27pm

Re: Making pesto
http://www.trailcooking.com/recipes/nettle-pesto-pasta Hah! I like it as well!

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » carrying pesto
July 03, 2:55pm

Re: Re: carrying pesto
The tubes are very concentrated...I know I am sounding snobbish...but they tend to have a harsh flavor. And I know I am odd but I prefer raw walnuts over pine nuts - smoother flavor!

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » carrying pesto
July 03, 9:19am

Re: Re: YMMV
One thing to keep in mind - when you make it the freshness of the basil (or other greens - I use spinach in my pesto!) is very important as is making sure it is dry when you grind it. While the sal...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » carrying pesto
July 02, 10:15pm

Re: Taste test
Jen, I can tell you the Trader Joe ones taste better than the CL ones do.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Powdered drinks
July 02, 10:13pm

All Reader Reviews by Sarah Kirkconnell

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Maruchan Ramen
I use the noodles as a base. If you use them as "instant pasta" you will have fast and easy meals. I take the ramen block and 1/4 cup of freeze dried vegetables, then cover with boiling wate...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
September 08, 8:56am

Guyot Designs Firefly
I picked up a Firefly a couple weeks ago on a whim. I figured it would be a fun toy, and maybe make the one Lexan bottle I carry a bit more multi purpose. I tried it out recently. (it was used on a s...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
March 18, 10:16pm

Luna Bars Sunrise
As noted, I am not a fan normally of "energy bars". But, Sunrise Luna Bars are very, very good! Aimed at women, and designed for breakfast, they are good anytime of the day. They are ...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
March 10, 11:25pm

Jocalat bars (by Larabar) Chocolate
Recently I was sent an entire box of Larabars from the company, with every flavor in it. It had in it all the JOCALAT bars also. I love Larabars already, and the JOCALAT ones? Even more. The coffee fl...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
March 07, 4:59pm

Garmin Foretrex 201
My husband bought me one for this years Christmas. I wondered how much I would like or hate it. After having around a month to play with it, I can say I love it! It took me awhile to figure out...

In Navigation Gear & Accessories
January 20, 9:02am

Laura's Wholesome Junk Food All Flavors
I found http://www.lauraswholesomejunkfood.com/ at a local organic grocery in my town, and fell in love with them. They come in 7 ounce tubs, with a long shelf life. They can be easily repackaged ...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
January 09, 10:46pm

Fantastic Foods Instant Black and Brown Beans
I have been using FF's instant beans for at least 10 years now. A box stretches out and makes a couple meals on the trail. For use in burritos, bean dips and soups/chowders they are great. The ...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
January 07, 10:10pm

Just Tomatoes Just Veggies
You can find the Just Tomato line at most REI's, in natural food stores and online, thru their website, www.justtomatoes.com. My favorite product by them is their Just Veggies blend. It comes i...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
January 07, 10:04pm

Kelty Illusion, Women's
I bought my Illusion when it came out, in 2004. For the most part, it is my winter and hauler pack when I need space. The pack is 3500 ci, and weighs in at the advertised weight of 3 lbs 6 ounces....

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
January 07, 9:00pm

Mountain Safety Research (MSR)
MSR's customer service, along with their parent company, Cascade Designs, has fantastic customer service. They warrantied a Sweetwater filter that started blowing water out of the side (the one th...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 13, 10:42pm