The Paddling Chef, Second Edition: A Cookbook For Canoeists, Kayakers, And Rafters [Paperback]

You love to paddle. And you love to eat. So why are you still slurping soggy ramen out of a grubby coffee cup, when you could be reveling in a luxurious camp meal? The Paddling Chef was written for people who paddle, but who no longer want to be penalized for their love of the outdoors by lifeless meals. Paddler Dian Weimer shows hungry readers how to pack, carry and cook outdoor meals that help make water borne trips memorable--for all the right reasons. International in flavor, this cookbook contains tasty snippets from Indian, Chinese and Japanese foods, and a section on wild foods.You love to paddle. And you love to eat. So why are you still slurping soggy ramen out of a grubby coffee cup, when you could be reveling in a luxurious camp meal? The Paddling Chef was written for people who paddle, but who no longer want to be penalized for their love of the outdoors by lifeless meals. Paddler Dian Weimer shows hungry readers how to pack, carry, and cook outdoor meals that help make water borne trips memorable - for all the right reasons. In The Paddling Chef you'll find well over 100 tried-and-true recipes for your favorite ingredients, as well as valuable planning and packing strategies. International in flavor, this cookbook contains tasty snippets from Indian, Chinese and Japanese foods, and a section on wild foods.*The chef's dilemma - menu planning*The chef's dilemma - keeping organized*Almost like home - meat*The staples - pasta, rice, and breads*Out of the soil - vegetables and fruits*Moo and cluck - dairy products and eggs*The sweet end of the meal - desserts*Saucy companions - sauces & condiments*The hunter gatherer - foraging along the way*No H2O - drying food for longer trips*Afterward - some culinary musingsI've grown to hate oatmeal. Even the sugary instant Quaker oatmeal, and even with a little added trail mix. I used to love it, but after many a backcountry trip where I (wrongly) believed oatmeal was my only breakfast option, I just can't make myslã'