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gyngve Member
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Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:57 pm
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dinner for two for two nights:
2 Trader Joes Indian meal (sealed in foil): $1.99 each
1 box TJ's couscous: 1.29
1family-size (12 oz) foil pack of Tuna (from Safeway): 3.75
total: about $9.00 (4 MtnHouse meals would be about $25 at REI?)
1. boil 3/4 to 1 L of water (I tend to make it soupier to help myself rehydrate), letting an Indian meal in foil heat.
2. put in half box of couscous.
3. add half the tuna.
4. put in the contents of the Indian meal.
5. optional: perk up with extra olive oil / red chile.
For one night, you can also use half-box couscous and two packs of TJ's tuna Thai curry pouches ($1.39 each) and not have to add in any more tuna.
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sarbar Living The Dream
Joined: 28 Jan 2002 Posts: 8055 | TRs | Pics Location: Freeland, Wa |
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sarbar
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Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:04 pm
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Couscous from the bulk bins at WinCo...way cheaper
3 ounce tuna pouches at WinCo..less than a $1 each-perfect for a 2 person meal
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gyngve Member
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gyngve
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Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:13 pm
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I'm sure you could find cheaper prices. But TJ's is a five-minute walk from my crib.
The TJ's cous-cous is a 17.6 oz box, which puts it at slightly over $1 per pound. The tunafish from Safeway is under $1 per 3 oz.
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Dayhike Mike Bad MFKer
Joined: 02 Mar 2003 Posts: 10955 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to Tukwila |
Why not just pick up a Backpacker's Pantry Pesto Salmon Pasta for two. It's only $12.95 per meal.
I'll stick to my Mountain House Lasagne, Spaghetti, and Polynesian Chicken, thanks. Add some Idahoan potatoes and bacon bits if you're still hungry. There's nothing wrong with paying $7-8 for a dinner for two.
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gyngve Member
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gyngve
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Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:34 pm
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Those "dinners for two" always end up being just a dinner for one. Though you can probably make it for two with extra potato flakes, as you mention.
But I've had problems with the dried stuff before with dry spots despite mixing well.
I don't have time to do my own freeze-dried crap either.
Anyway, I've been impressed by the cheapness and flavorfulness of the TJs stuff, so just sharing...
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Tom Admin
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Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:38 pm
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If you're not worried about weight, the TJs stuff is good. I like to bring the thai curry packets (tuna) for dayhikes. Not really practical for extended trips though (due to weight).
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sarbar Living The Dream
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sarbar
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Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:52 pm
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gyngve wrote: | The tunafish from Safeway is under $1 per 3 oz. |
The 3 ounce pouches are nice for one meal use (no leftovers
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whitebark Member
Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 1864 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
A jar of Trader Joe's Sun Dried Tomato Pesto mixed in with your favorite cooked pasta, topped with grated parmesan. Not super light, but easy and yummy.
For more flavor, use TJ's dried pesto-filled tortellini as the pasta.
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RayD the griz ate my pass
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 1763 | TRs | Pics Location: Vacaville |
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Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:02 am
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My latest favorite is Top Ramen.
*hey!! You there at the keyboard! Quit yer laughin'....Let me finish!*
To continue.....A pack of Top Ramen, some fresh tomato, fresh bell or banana pepper, fresh jalapeno, fresh garlic, summer sausage or that foil pouch salmon or chicken, a half packet or so of Knorr's soup mix, and a healthy glug of olive oil.
Bring to a boil and then let sit a few minutes and then dig in! I guaroooontee that your hiking partners will be willing to trade multiple swigs of their precious liquid libations for more of this stuff!
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Allison Feckless Swooner
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 12287 | TRs | Pics Location: putting on my Nikes before the comet comes |
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Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:04 am
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And then there's the Superbowl of ramens:
Shin Yum Spicy Korean Ramen.
Now you're talkin'.
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jenjen Moderatrix
Joined: 30 Jun 2003 Posts: 7617 | TRs | Pics Location: Sierra stylin |
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Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:16 am
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This is heavy, so it's a first night out meal:
Backcountry Primavera
2 packages ramen noodles - kinda crunched up
1 foil pack tuna (regular, not flavored)
1 small bell pepper, chopped
handful green beans, chopped
couple sprigs brocolli, chopped
couple cloves garlic, slivered
1 tupe concentrated pesto paste
splash of extra olive oil
small chunk parmesan cheese
Chop the veggies at home and bring them along in a baggie. Put a pot of water on to boil and stand the tuna pouch in the water so it heats up along with the water. When the water reaches a simmer, add the veggies. When the water reaches a boil, pull the tuna pouch out and add your ramen noodles (just discard the flavor packets). When the noodles are done (a few minutes), drain out the water and add the tuna, the pesto paste, the amount of olive oil you need to make the pesto the right consistency (varies according to taste), and toss it all well. Slice up the parmesan cheese and add to taste. I also like to add chili flakes. Vary the veggies according to taste.
Makes 2 good sized portions.
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jenjen Moderatrix
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Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:25 am
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I was going to mention, Ramen noodles make a great stand in for pasta in general on long backpacks. I've used them with dehydrated spaghetti sauce and landjaeger (dried summer sausage) with fantastic results.
They're quick, they're easy, and after day 3 my metabolism has usually kicked into overdrive and I'm scrounging for every calorie I can get.
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
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Eric Peak Geek
Joined: 21 Oct 2002 Posts: 2062 | TRs | Pics Location: In Travel Status |
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Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:18 pm
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Quote: | 2 Trader Joes Indian meal (sealed in foil): $1.99 each |
Excellent choice. I'm partial to:
1.Jaipur Vegetables
2.Pav Bhaji
3.Punjab Eggplant
Go full out with some tandoori naan for which a six pack has ~1800 for a reasonable weight. Not light as said but not terrible weight wise and much better tasting than freeze dried _______.
Classico pesto plus garlic flavored penne is another good one.
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Nisquaww Hot balls
Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 1239 | TRs | Pics Location: Red of Mond |
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Nisquaww
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Sun Sep 03, 2006 12:58 am
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Just another Top Ramen wonder recipe.
Cook the noodles like normal. Strain. Then fry in a pan with brownsugar and soy sauce. Sounds funky, but its an excellent mixture. The noodles carmalize from the sugar, and the soy sauce counters the sweetness to make a nice sweet n sour type yakisoba noodle. Add whatever spices. I usually add the top ramen packet since I'm packin it anywho. Garlic salt. Chili powder. Pepper. Toss in some cashews and a packet of tuna. Bam...a tasty asian dish. A glob of peanut butter isn't so bad either. Just be sure to have plenty of soy sauce on hand.
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ActionBetty Im a dirty hippie!
Joined: 06 Jul 2003 Posts: 4807 | TRs | Pics Location: kennewick, wa |
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Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:21 am
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marylou wrote: | And then there's the Superbowl of ramens:
Shin Yum Spicy Korean Ramen.
Now you're talkin'. |
mmmm the shin cups rule!
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"If you're not living good, you gotta travel wide"...Bob Marley
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