No refrigeration needed

[rusty_tlc]

Taters
Beans
Onions
Salt Pork
Corn meal
Coffee
Sugar
Flour

Basically the stuff that won the west.

[djpandemic]

Nido is a powdered milk available in the international section of my local Ingles. I had tried other non-fat powdered milk in the past and it was awful but Nido retains the fats and when mixed with cold water is actually drinkable. This product is great for coffee and drinking as well as cold cereal and worth a try. Below is a link.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Nestle-Nido-Instant-Whole-12-6oz/dp/B00032B982"]http://www.amazon.com/Nestle-Nido-Instant-Whole-12-6oz/dp/B00032B982[/ame]

[Herbie]

This was the topic of a great class at Overland Expo, so I'm surprised to see nobody has mentioned some of the things covered in that class.

Grains are the most obvious. Rice was mentioned, but Quinoa, cracked wheat, etc. are also excellent, especially for a little "variety".

I saw instant-pasta's mentioned, but also consider some of the pasta styles that are naturally low-water and quick-cook like CousCous, etc.

The nice things about grains and pastas like this is that it's easy (and cheap) to buy semi-bulk and cook only what you need for the party, so no leftovers. Wife and I found that when cooked pilaf-style with veggies and an added protein (a la Ara's dishes at the OvEx11 class) 1 cup of rice/quinoa/etc. is more than enough for 2+1baby at home, so if I were cooking on-trail I'd only do 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup at most.

Harder to make those kinds of adjustments if cooking boxed foods, etc.

[Frankspinz]

There are obviously few aussies here, because Vegemite hasn't been mentionned yet ! Of course, you need something suitable to spread it on ...

Seriously, I have some bread recipes... I pack all the ingredients (flour, yeast, sugar ...) in a large "Ziplock" (that will keep a while) ...

All is needed is: water, kneading and cooking in a pot or oven = delicious hot fresh bread !

[INSAYN]

There are obviously few aussies here, because Vegemite hasn't been mentionned yet ! Of course, you need something suitable to spread it on ...

Seriously, I have some bread recipes... I pack all the ingredients (flour, yeast, sugar ...) in a large "Ziplock" (that will keep a while) ...

At home I've been fiddling with making Bannock to experiment with various flavors. May have to incorporate this into my menu.

[BC-Luc]

Awesome thread.

A short form, compilation should be stickied somewhere.

Luc

[Seiko]

Cured hams will last a long long time (six months to over a year) They will grow mold but you just cut that off and and use the good parts. Rather salty so you most likely will want to simmer it with beans and or rice.

I know people have said beef jerky, one great way to use it is to make it into a stew. Just put it in a pot with the veggies and water and it will turn soft again. One of my favorite meals when extended camping.

Also make your own jerky, hit up you tube for Alton Brown's way of doing it with the box fan.

[Black Dog]

I know people have said beef jerky, one great way to use it is to make it into a stew. Just put it in a pot with the veggies and water and it will turn soft again. One of my favorite meals when extended camping.

I do that all the time out back packing. I make couscous but use just a tad bit extra water and toss in some shredded jerky and dried herbs. I want to get some dried veggies and throw them into the pot too, I've never tried that. Its even a nice meal to make at home if you don't feel like cooking very much and don't want to dirty up a bunch of dishes.

[wjeeper]

Looks like the few ideas I had are already taken, so nothing constructive to add I will definatly be keeping tabs on this thread as I prepare for my 2+ month trip this summer!

[GPER]

I haven't tried this myself, but I have heard great things about Brinkmann's canned meats. The hamburger is supposedly very good and you can't tell it's canned. If anyone has tried this stuff, please speak up and give us a review.

http://brinkmanfarms.com/

They are local and good stuff. GFS also has potato pearls, just add hot water and you have mashed potatoes.