Re: [Paddlewise] Eating & Drinking on the Water

I think Mark's question was more for day trips than multiday (?), however a 
dehydrator is an excellent way to prepare food for long trips as well as cut 
down costs for day trips. I bought one last year but darn it if I can find 
the time to get going with it.

I was trying to also put some research into food groups that provide high 
nutrition for a given weight and bulk as I tend to paddle smaller volume 
kayaks. Has anyone tried Hemp-Hearts?

I looked a bit into current marathon/triathlon diets and was amazed that 
pasta-loading is out and essential fats are in with some of the top 
performers.

I'm going to give Bob's granola recipe a try.

Others welcome.

Doug Lloyd


>> OK, I have a different problem, I'm gluten intolerant. So, no wheat,
>> barley
>> or rye, or anything that includes said items- most insidious are
>> malt (in lots
>> of candies), modified food starch (lots of commercial soups) and
>> caramel color
>> (lots of everything). I'm ok with oats, some gluten free sufferers
>> are not. I
>> eat on the water as I eat at home.
>
> Sounds like Pam is a candidate for a good dehydrator. You can prepare
> a lot of food at home to whatever your food tolerances are, dehydrate
> it, store it in the freezer until needed, and just add water and heat
> when it's time to eat.
>
> I regularly make up batches of chilli and spaghetti sauce and at
> least one or two serving go into the dehydrator. I store them in
> double zipper zip-loc freezer bags.
>
> I've cooked potatoes in smallish cubes (maybe half an inch square).
> Cut them after the'ye mostly cooked, but not yet so soft that the
> cubes fall apart.
>
> My friend makes his own beef jerky. I think it should be called
> jalapeno jerky, it's so hot, but I know he *starts* with lean beef...
>
> If you check around, you'll find lots of sources for ideas.
>
> Just make sure that any dehydrator you buy come with several trays to
> handle soupy liquids, so you can dry sauces, fruit leathers, etc.
> Most only come with one or two, but you can often buy extras from the
> manufacturer.
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