Entries filed under 'food'

My 3 Simple Tips for Becoming a Backcountry Gourmet

There are many perfectly fine prepackaged meal options on the market for backpackers nowadays, but it’s nice to go one step beyond on occasion and add something special to the meal. The best part is that it can be so easy to do. ...

Posted by Emily T on May 6, 2013 10:15 AM & Tagged food and outdoor cooking | permalink | Comments



Camp Recipe: Cooking Kabobs and Rice on the BioLite Wood-Burning Stove

I love having hot food to help satiate the hunger that comes from miles of spring paddling while in the chilly New England air. Today's outdoor recipe is to cook chicken kabobs and rice using the new BioLite wood-burning stove. ...

Posted by Dane Tullock on April 17, 2013 8:30 AM & Tagged BioLite stove, cooking, food and paddling | permalink | Comments



From the Camp Gourmet: A High-Carb Recipe to Fuel Your Ski and Snowboard Adventures

When you’re enjoying winter fun outdoors, you need the right fuel to keep warm and moving. That’s where a snowboarder/foodie like me can help. Hi, I’m Dane Tullock, the REI Boston-area outreach specialist and chef for my own Cooking in the Great Outdoors website. For today’s guest blog on REI.com, I’m sharing how to prepare a recipe for campfire risotto. ...

Posted by Dane Tullock on March 14, 2013 3:15 PM & Tagged Snowboarding, cooking and food | permalink | Comments



A List of Lists for Top-Shelf Outdoor Gift Ideas

You need a gift. We’ve got lists of gifts. Pretty good ones, we think. So if you’re on an idea quest, consider having a look at a roundup of recent gift-idea posts published here at The REI Blog. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on December 22, 2012 1:00 AM & Tagged food, gifts and outdoor toys | permalink | Comments



Some Food for Thought: Flavorful Gift Ideas

REI's gift-buying team offers some tips that include best-sellers, new items with interesting twists and some limited-time concoctions. Maple bacon chocolate bars, anyone? Peppermint Stick Clif Bars? ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on December 5, 2012 10:30 AM & Tagged chocolate bars, food, gifts and holiday gifts | permalink | Comments