I count the day my wife said she’d like to go on an extended backpacking trip with me as one of the happiest of my life. And to a lesser degree, a stressful one. Kat eats gluten-free. On previous ...

If you’re tired of forcing down prepackaged foods on the trail, it might be time to start preparing your own backcountry meals at home. Dehydrating is one popular option among backpackers, but ...

Preserving food at home has never been easier, thanks to modern freeze-drying technology. If you’re looking for a way to store corn for long-term use while maintaining its nutritional value and fresh ...

From a leader in backpacking meals to entrepreneurs putting their spin on the market, Oregon is a hub for freeze-dried food. In the Pacific Northwest, farmers markets show off the bounties of the ...

It all started with a cast iron skillet and a dedication to high-quality food, regardless of how many miles Shannon Waters found herself from the trailhead. A backcountry seeker and professional chef, ...

Before there was lightweight backpacking food, there were Girl Scouts climbing mountains with canned goods. Troop leader Anne Benedict watched their struggle, and in 1951 began selling dehydrated just ...

pink frosting in a clear bowl next to two pink-frosted chocolate cupcakes - Jessica Morone/Tasting Table Store-bought strawberry frosting has a pretty pink color, but it may also have a slightly ...