Adventures in Fine Backcountry Cuisine
Just because you’re in the backcountry doesn’t mean you have to eat like it.
Last weekend we had the opportunity to attend the Overland Rally in Springfield,Vermont. The venue was fantastic and scenic with lush mountain views and raging rivers, an appropriate setting to prepare a meal for the group that would be equally fantastic. Read the rest of this entry »
Green tea, white tea, black tea… what’s the difference? The examination of the health benefits from tea consumption date back about 4700 years ago from emperor Shennong of China. A cup of tea has been known to heal, comfort and cross cultural barriers and has so much to offer. The benefits of drinking tea can be significant to your overall health, but we must first understand the different types of teas and the prosperity that each one has to offer. Read the rest of this entry »
Portland, Oregon is one of those cities that features old town charm with a hip and vibrant culture. Nestled within the “old town” section of Portland lies a gem that for doughnut connoisseurs is the epitome of good eatin’: Voodoo Doughnuts. Read the rest of this entry »
I really like beer. Whether at basecamp, at the pub or at home, a tasty brew can certainly make for a relaxing time.
For me, traveling around and enjoying the delicious brews from brewpub and bars has become a pastime. Here is the issue, though: Drinking and driving. Yes you can have a beer or even two with a meal in a couple of hours at the pub. However, I want to enjoy more than that and driving home from a remote brewery with a belly full of alcohol is not a good idea. Read the rest of this entry »
This year is the Chinese year of the Rabbit, I wanted to begin to introduce an array of fellow craftsman from across the country, John Fink of San Francisco as part of an ongoing outdoorsman industry insider interview. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’ve ever had Jamaican Jerk Buffalo Wings, then you know what we’re talking about. The tangy, zesty twang that hits your taste buds is exhilarating and leaves you begging for more. So, what better than to take this concept and apply it to pizza? Sounds crazy? Well, this recipe from our friends at Overland Adventure Experts proves that Buffalo Wings aren’t the only food to enjoy the “jerk” of Jamaica! Read the rest of this entry »
Multiple day, long distance trips present challenges that a typical day of off-roading rarely do. Many of those challenges deal with decisions of what equipment to bring, what supplies you need and how much room you have to carry them, especially if your trail rig is a CJ or Wrangler type vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
With the arrival of the holiday season, what better way to kick back and relax than to come up with an easy, tasty version of our own Egg Nog? So, to kick-off the holiday season we introduce Freek Nog and we hope you enjoy this tasty beverage as much as we have. Read the rest of this entry »
The holiday season is upon us and given that we’re located in Texas and the national soda of Texas is Dr. Pepper, we figured what better way to enjoy our favorite soda than to share with you one of our favorite holiday beverages: Hot Dr. Pepper. Read the rest of this entry »
A year ago, I packed up my grungy 10 pot coffee brewer and made the switch to plunger style brewing with a glass French press. To a true coffee aficionado, the difference was euphoric. The French press let me brew the highest caliber, freshest, and best tasting coffee right in my kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »
