Milk chocolate, currants, and hazelnuts make these energy bars from A Fork in the Trail a yummy mid-hike treat. Hazelnut Currant Energy Bars Makes 10 servings 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 cups high-energy cereal or cereal made of strong flakes, crushed 1/2 cup dried currants 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips At Home Heat the...
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Who says you need an oven to bake a cake? This spongy white cake from A Fork in the Trail has a nice lemon flavor and is simple to make. Black Currant and Lemon Fry Cake Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon dried lemon zest 1 tablespoon powdered whole egg 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon...
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If you do a lot of camping, a dehydrator is a great investment to help bring some of your favorite meals into the backcountry. This hearty recipe from A Fork in the Trail will be well worth the effort at home when you're enjoying it after a hard day on the trails. Hungarian Goulash Makes...
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There are countless resources that guide hikers in packing properly for a trip, usually in the form of a "10 Essentials" list. And while these lists are incredibly useful, they don't always account for specific needs that a hiker may have. In addition to packing the traditional...
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"Dehydration is more likely to happen in the summer." Not true! This is a misconception that many hikers share in the winter months because they are less likely to feel thirsty on a hike when it's not as warm out. But dehydration can be more serious when...
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Try a backcountry twist with this romantic recipe from A Fork in the Trail. Strawberry Chocolate Macaroons Makes 2-4 servings 8–10 chocolate coconut macaroon cookies (found in the bakery section of your grocery store) 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips or a 2-ounce milk chocolate bar At Home Package the cookies and strawberries in separate zip-top freezer...
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Celebrate World Nutella Day all weekend long with this decadent recipe from Another Fork in the Trail. Chocolate Hazelnut Spirals Makes 3-4 servings 1/3 cup Nutella or other hazelnut spread 1/8 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough For icing: 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon Frangelico or Kahlúa liqueur At Home Package the hazelnut spread in a leakproof...
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Happy National Pie Day! This no-bake pie recipe from A Fork in the Trail is a fun twist on a campfire favorite and is great for kids. Tastes like S'mores Pie Makes 2-4 servings 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (4-serving size) 1 pouch whipped cream instant topping 1/3 cup instant nonfat powdered milk 6–8 graham crackers 1/3 cup...
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This soup from A Fork in the Trail is a hearty and healthy meal at the end of a long, cold day of hiking. You can cook the soup at home and either dehydrate it or pack it into a sealed container to reheat at your campsite....
Read MoreHungarian hot paprika gives this dish from A Fork in the Trail a little heat. Enhance the flavor of this soup by adding a little smoked Gouda or chicken. Cream of Potato and Roasted Garlic Soup Makes 2 servings 1 tablespoon dried chives 1 teaspoon roasted garlic 2/3 cup instant potato flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon...
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