A simple, traditional, cheater stuffing recipe that happens to be easy and super quick! A great solution for Thanksgiving or Christmas, our family’s all-time favorite. Embrace the easy button on this hectic day. This boxed stuffing is elevated to the next level with the addition of smoked oysters, chopped ham and pecans. I’m going to …
An easy stuffed and rolled cookie made easy in the food processor. Filled with Christmas mince, these cookies will fill your home with all the Christmas smells you love. Bake on! I know what you are going to ask, especially if you are from the U.S. What is mincemeat? Is mince the same thing? Don’t …
A creamy, thick, hearty crawfish chowder made with bacon, potatoes and onions. This traditional soup can be made quickly and feed a crowd easily. Perfect for dipping temperatures and potlucks! Learn how to make this easy chowder from scratch. What is chowder? Chowder is a rich soup typically made with seafood or corn and made …
This is an easy recipe for Mincemeat filling made with apples, raisins, cranberries and citrus fruit. This filling is ready for your Christmas Pies, cookies, biscuits or anything else that strikes your British fancy. This blogging thing Has turned into a surprising outlet for many of my passions, one of which is exploring foods from around …
The mountains are calling and I must go. – John Muir My annual backpacking trip came and went. As always, I received far more than I deserved. Amazing natural beauty, good food, personal challenges and good people. How do you like to spend your time? There are always two people in every picture: the photographer …
A healthy pumpkin soup recipe with a nod to the Far East with miso, orange and ginger. This soup is as easy as simmering and using a food processor or blender. For the win with pumpkin recipes. What do you do when somebody gifts you a few pumpkins? What pumpkin recipe do you use? I …
This tortellini dish is easily flavored with pesto, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan. An easy way to feed a small Backpacking group or double the recipe for a large group. ‘Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new …
A super easy and fast way to eat a healthy breakfast, everyday. Cooking steel-cut oatmeal in the slow cooker makes enough to last all week. Just add your favorite fixins. We use coconut, brown sugar and almonds. Just re-heat in microwave, add garnishes and enjoy a healthy breakfast in a hurry! While traveling recently, I …
The second time I got lost in the woods, it was intentional. The first time was almost tragic and yet funny. “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks” – John Muir The first time I got lost… The setting was my first backpacking trip in the Ansel Adams Wilderness, beauty I …
Kofta is a spiced meatball. This version is a Middle Eastern recipe but Kofta’s (aka Kofte, Kefte, Kafta etc) are everywhere in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. You can use any of the local spices and come up with your own version. For Indian use Garam Masala, for Asian use sesame oil and ginger. …