Food for the Journey

Probably does not hold up too well on a long adventure BUT I swear I love taking mini muffins when I am out adventuring for a long day or two at most. There is something rustic tasting about a poppy, walnut, corn or berry muffin while out in the wild. Especially when you have some homemade butter with you. Yes, I make my own butter….A LOT! It adds to the rustic feeling I try to achieve. 

Dried curd comes in many forms – kashk, aaruul, quroot, etc. – and was of particular interest to me, since I learned it was used since (and before) medieval times as a trail ration for soldiers and travelers because it is lightweight and high in protein. The more you know. 🌈

Tempeh is one of my favorite food options, but I should note that it originates from Southeastern Asia, Indonesia in particular. 

Bamboo is extremely handy for use as both a carrying and cooking vessel, and would save a character the hassle of bringing a skillet with them (provided the character is in an area with large bamboo and a water source). It’s a method still used today because it’s extremely efficient. Storing eggs in rice is a good way to travel with them and keep them from cracking for a short time. 

EDC stands for Every Day Carry.

I was going through mine too reorganize and replenish a bit, and I thought I might share with you all what I have with me every day. It’s one of the ways I feel adventurous even when I’m doing simple things, or hardly anything at all.

Here is a few things to keep in mind when your making yours:

The size of the bag(s)

What you want to be prepared for (SHTF vs spontaneous adventures vs miscellaneous everyday issues)

Anything specific to you (think medications, things for school/work, etc.)

Organization

Think compact and think multifunctional!

1.Go foraging trees,berries,and fungi are abundant currently but please before foraging check your local handy guide before you forage

2. Knitting,sewing,or crocheting is really good need a new cloak make it yourself and customize it if you can't afford to make a full one buy a cheap one off amazon and hand embroider the finished product will feel like an accomplishment

3. Cooking, Baked yams and squash are good for this time of year but other foods like bread which are able to last a bit are better.

4. Watching snowflakes fall and using the tracks left by animals to get a closer look at them but keep distance I reccomend watching chickadees they are the most entertainingduring this time of year

5. If you miss the outdoors and can't go outside due to quarantine regulations bring it too you decorate your room with fake vines and lights moss is also a good one little things help along the way

6. If you can go outside go to your local park and feel the crisp air follow a path or go off trail but if you live near a large park and go off trail bring at least two people with you buddy system even if you know the place is important in case of injury

7. If you live in a suburban household try to go on a walk even if it's not much you will be surprised by the things you find on peoples lawns and plants they have

8. Camp outside in your backyard but bring tons of warm items winter is cold in many places and you do not want to be sick right now

Pip at dusk

Make a big waterproof drawstring bag to keep in our backpack

Get an adventuring journal, fill it with information like edible plants, poisonous plants, sun directions, etc.

Adventuring knife!

Make a waterproof animal themed raincoat? Like the ones for kids

Decorate an altoids tin and keep some supplies in it

Download an adventure playlist!

Make a custom tea mix and bring some with you!

Learn a little instrument! Keep it in the backpack for adventure tunes!

Heck, make a tiny notebook to write the tunes down in, even

Scrapbooking!!!

Make soup that’s good when cold to bring

Or your own trail mix! (custom trail mix recipes are fun!)

Or bread even! Could bring jam with you too!

Making your own jerky is pretty easy too, that’s an option!

Or even just fresh fruits, like apples or pears!

Thrifting for a good Adventure Outfit that you want to get dirty! With Lots of pockets!

Getting a cute thermos with a cup lid that you can bring with you!