Shortly after my first cup of coffee, the lingering effects of a hearty dinner faded away to the inevitable morning hunger. My brother and I were looking at a long stretch over arid, dusty trails on the Three Sisters Loop with a To Be Decided campsite for the night. It was definitely the morning to whip up a filling favorite: cheesy bulgur. It might not get you on the front of a cereal box, but as my Dad was famous for saying, “it’ll stick to your ribs.” As you’ve likely guessed bulgur (cracked wheat) and cheese are the base, but…
Mountain Masala – A Tasty Tikka Fit for a Pika
Strolling a half mile past our unmarked junction on a long day one of six backpacking through the Wallowas was not ideal. The final mile and three-quarters to camp was a burly climb. With the temperature dropping precipitously it made for a mentally and physically taxing last stretch. While the gorgeous setting of Hidden Lake backdropped by jagged peaks dulled the weariness, a hot meal was the kicker to put our fatigue induced crankiness to rest. And when that meal is homemade Tikka Masala it’s next level soothing. Tikka Masala is a popular backpacking dish and you’ll find numerous recipes…