This week I was back in the kitchen. I even followed a recipe! I made pan fried salmon with pine nut salsa.
I also invented a recipe. I food processed dried apricots and figs and added cocoa powder. It made a delicious paste I used to top apples. I then added a little chocolate ice cream to really make it come together.
We went backpacking this weekend. The hike started out in a burn.
But, it quickly became treed and had beautiful views of Mt. Theilsen.
I hiked all eight miles like it was a walk in the park.
Even making a steep climb without a trail over a ridge.
By the end, my feet were sore, but…
when I saw the waterfall that was our destination, I knew it was worth it.
Look, I found a heart stone Nan! I didn’t have room in my backpack to bring it home, but don’t worry, I made Mom carry it.
One of our reasons for going camping this weekend was so I could try out my new ‘man’ sleeping bag. My old bag was 3 lbs 3 oz. My new bag is 1 lb 15 oz. Dad, who has to carry it, was even happier with it than I was.
The hike out was steep.
A little bear crawling and a little grabbing tree branches to keep from slipping and we made it.
We saw lots of mushrooms on our way down.
Some awesome climbing and inclined hiking!! Yikes! I’m hoping you didn’t pick those mushrooms for any planned recipe adventures! A couple of them looked quite pretty, though.
Em, your sleeping bag looks so comfy!
You three certainly have some adventurous weekends– what fun!
❤️
That was a real expedition into the wilderness. Backpacking and camping out. I hope that new sleeping bag was warm. Oh if you find a gold heart safe that for me.
More practice for South Sister? Great pictures on a challenging hike. Any other “humans” around?
No humans and no bathrooms!!!!!! Love your new sleeping bag, great for dad also. I think the hike down was a bit dangerous and the view wasn’t so great but it looked like nice weather and everyone was having a nice time.
Your cooking skills are truly amazing. I expect you to cook when I come so I won’t have to😂😉👍Thank you for finding the rock and making mom carry it😊