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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
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All Forum Posts by Sarah Kirkconnell

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Re: Fat Coyotes
You never saw the pack that lived near us on the island. They munched on rabbits like popcorn. Not a skinny one to be seen. Where I live now there is a fat one, lives off of slow cats and yippie d...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » How to find a food desert near you...
March 13, 4:02pm

Re: Re: Not necessarily to start an argument, but...
I go by the 90/10 argument. I feed my kids a healthy diet at home (it is a plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes), while hiking they can have some junk food. Granted, thei...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ultralight meals for Kids
March 13, 9:18am

Re: Why Do Little Things Bother People? Now You know.
Bawhahhah....love it.

In Chaff » Why Do Little Things Bother People? Now I know.
March 11, 3:13pm

Re: Kids Caloric Intake
Feed first +100 Always. always. feed the kids first. Have something to give them, to quell the hunger. Think simple foods, especially with younger hikers. Don't over think it. They still...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Kids caloric intake?
March 11, 3:12pm

Re: Sweet Potato Flour
There is one natural food store I shop at that always has the newest and coolest items...for dorks like me, it is a treasure hunt :-D

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Sweet Potato Flour
March 11, 3:00pm

Sweet Potato Flour
It took me awhile to find the photos I had shot of the brand I saw, so for those wondering: http://www.zocalogourmet.com/products/sweetpotato.html

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Sweet Potato Flour
March 11, 8:28am

Re: Recipes-
I like the canned puree - it is so easy to dry. I do it on parchment paper till bone dry. I snagged a dozen cans in January for 1/4 of the regular cost. Woowoo!

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Meat for Dehydrated meals
March 07, 12:18pm

Re: Re: JMT on a vegan diet
Do you like nuts? If you do (we eat a lot of them) you can make bars at home to take - I have posted a number of recipes here in teh food section for them :-)

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » JMT on a vegan diet
March 07, 12:17pm

Re: Looks good
Nico, I hope you enjoy it!

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Two DIY Dry Cream of Mushroom Soup Mixes (1 vegan, 1 regular)
March 07, 12:15pm

Re: Thanks
Yes Heather! And you could do a beef one with beef bouillon powder as well :-) Also, if you do the chicken route, consider crumbling up some freeze-dried chicken into it....that would be extra tasty!

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Two DIY Dry Cream of Mushroom Soup Mixes (1 vegan, 1 regular)
March 07, 12:13pm

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