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All-Natural Energy Bars

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 March 23, 2011BACKPACKING, RECIPES backpacking, homemade, snacks 0

These energy bars were devised to get away from the High Fructose Corn Syrup/Gluten/oil leaden granola bars. These are more about whole foods and natural sweeters and oils (from peanuts). 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats1/2 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds1/2 cup ground flaxseed1/4 cup buckwheat flour1/2 cup dried pineapple1/2…

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Pickled Eggs and Beets

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 March 23, 2011ETHNIC, VINEGAR snacks 1

18 hard boiled eggs, peeled 5 raw beets, peeled and sliced 1 onion, peeled and sliced 2 cup vinegar 2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon salt Mix and heat until boiling, vinegar, sugar, whole cloves and salt. Add sliced beets and reboil. Simmer for about 30 minutes to…

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Homemade Peanut Brittle

John MacDowall December 11, 2009 December 11, 2009RECIPES candy, homemade, snacks 0

Here is my great grandfather’s recipe for Homemade Peanut Brittle.  This recipe has been in the family for years.  It requires just a few simple ingredients, basic to candy making.  If you think you’d like to do this, invest in a clip on candy thermometer.  You really can’t fake it…

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

John MacDowall November 27, 2008 November 27, 2008SNACKS drying, homemade, salt, snacks 0

Pumpkin seeds are easy too make and much tastier than the lumps of salt that come from the supermarket. If you’re making Pumpkin Pie or Jack-O-Lanterns, Save the Seeds! First, dump the seeds in a big bowl and cover with warm water. Add a handful of salt. Squeeze out the…

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How to make the Best Beef Jerky

John MacDowall November 6, 2007 September 23, 2016CHARCUTERIE, CURING, DRYING beef, preservation, snacks 0

Start with a large cut of beef.  I used a Bottom Round Roast of about 4 pounds.  Cut in half along the grain, if necessary, to facilitate slicing later.  Put meat in freezer for 30-45 minutes, until firm but NOT frozen.  Slice the meat ACROSS the grain into slices about…

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