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Outdoor Cooking - The Hungry Spork: A Long Distance Hiker's Guide to Meal Planning

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Book Synopsis: Going on a thru-hike? The daunting task of preparing meals for a long-distance trek just got easier. Here is a comprehensive guide to planning fast, wholesome, high energy meals with minimal additives and preservatives. Detailed information on nutrition, equipment, resupply, and food safety is included. The magic is that the prep work is done at home so delicious meals can be brought to life on the trail with nothing more than a warm water soak. More than a dozen healthy recipes made from freeze-dried or dehydrated ingredients can be used in rotation to maintain variety. Looking for more recipes and less planning information? See the companion book, The Hungry Spork TRAIL RECIPES: Quick Gourmet Meals for the Backcountry, which contains more than 50 recipes.

A flexible system can be adapted to individual needs for planning, preparing and packing meals for a range of trips, whether it’s a month on the John Muir Trail or six months on the Pacific Crest Trail. Find tips for assembling meals from freeze-dried and dehydrated ingredients, boosting calories and protein in commercial meal pouches and inspiration for making home-dehydrated meals. Each recipe has been trail tested by long-distance hikers whose comments and suggestions are listed separately. Several variations are presented for each recipe.

Those with dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarians and gluten-free adherents, will find that they can easily modify ingredients to fit their needs. For example, rice noodles can be substituted for wheat ramen and legumes, while grains or textured vegetable protein can be used in place of meats. Fan favorites include BBQ Chicken and Mashed Potatoes, Indian Lentils and Quinoa, and Indonesian Noodles.

The author’s focus is on assembling healthy, tasty meals with an international flair from freeze-dried or dehydrated ingredients. The author has hiked long trails in the Sierra Nevada (California), Coast Mountains (Alaska and British Columbia), Cordillera Blanca (Peru) and Alps (Europe). Her interest in trail food grew from her first multi-week backpacking trip, described in her book, Highs and Lows on the John Muir Trail, and a paddling trip covering 500 miles of the Yukon River. Even in those early days, she had a sense that there was a better way to feast on healthy, nutritious foods with the vibrant flavors she was used to at home. The Spork books are the result of that journey.

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Are you planning a long-distance hike and dreading the task of preparing meals for your adventure? Look no further - The Hungry Spork is here to make meal planning a breeze! With our comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to create fast, wholesome, and high-energy meals with minimal additives and preservatives. Say goodbye to bland trail food and hello to delicious, nutritious meals that will keep you fueled throughout your journey.

Our book provides detailed information on nutrition, equipment, resupply, and food safety, ensuring that you have all the knowledge you need to stay healthy on the trail. But what makes The Hungry Spork truly magical is the fact that all the prep work is done at home. With nothing more than a warm water soak, you can bring these delicious meals to life wherever you are.

With more than a dozen healthy recipes made from freeze-dried or dehydrated ingredients, you'll never run out of options for your meals. And if you're looking for even more variety, check out the companion book, The Hungry Spork TRAIL RECIPES: Quick Gourmet Meals for the Backcountry, which contains over 50 additional recipes to spice up your hiking experience.

Our flexible system can be easily adapted to fit your individual needs, whether you're embarking on a month-long journey on the John Muir Trail or tackling the Pacific Crest Trail for six months. We provide tips for assembling meals from freeze-dried and dehydrated ingredients, as well as methods for boosting calories and protein in commercial meal pouches. You'll also find inspiration for making your own home-dehydrated meals, turning you into a trail chef in no time.

Don't just take our word for it - each recipe has been trail-tested by experienced long-distance hikers, whose comments and suggestions are listed separately. We've also included several variations for each recipe, ensuring that you can easily modify ingredients to fit your dietary preferences and restrictions. Whether you're a vegetarian, gluten-free, or have any other dietary needs, The Hungry Spork has got you covered.

Discover fan-favorite meals like BBQ Chicken and Mashed Potatoes, Indian Lentils and Quinoa, and Indonesian Noodles. Our author's focus is on assembling healthy, tasty meals with an international flair using freeze-dried or dehydrated ingredients. With her vast experience hiking trails all around the world, she knows exactly what hikers need to keep their taste buds satisfied while on the go.

Ready to take your trail meals to the next level? Get your copy of The Hungry Spork now and embark on a culinary journey like no other. Your taste buds and your body will thank you. Click here to order your copy now.

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