Provisions

provisions (n.) food drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.

PHOTO: JON JONCKERS

WARRIOR LIQUOR PEANUT BUTTER CREAM & HUCKLEBERRY CREAM

If you’ve ever craved a peanut butter milkshake, then you already know the effect this Peanut Butter Cream spirit will have on your taste buds. The delicious liqueur stands alone when it’s served cold, or it pairs great with any coffee drink. Silky smooth on the rocks, the only drink that might be its equal is the Huckleberry Cream.

Handcrafted with the essences of huckleberries, Warrior Liquor’s Huckleberry Cream tastes fantastic without being too sweet. The huckleberry is Idaho’s official state fruit, and huckleberry-picking is among the most popular outdoor activities in the Inland Northwest. Both cream drinks feature 17% ABV and should be refrigerated after opening.

More importantly, these drinks are small batch, premium-crafted spirits from veteran-owned, Warrior Liquor. Beginning in December 2017, owners Rich and Mary Clemson converted a warehouse near the U-District into a distillery and started creating some of the most genius spirits in the area. Even better, their on-site tasting room gives you the opportunity to connect with the ingredients, the craftsmanship, and the people that produce these Warrior Liquor flavors.

If you’re a fan of Reese’s peanut butter cups, then I highly recommend you add some Warrior Peanut Butter Cream to some hot cocoa next time you’re sitting around a campfire. You can thank me later. (Jon Jonckers)

EASY NO BAKE PROTEIN BITES

When we think about snacks on the trail, we want lasting energy and ease of carrying and eating. These easy-to-make protein bites contain just six ingredients, making them simple to make and super yummy to eat!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup smooth or chunky nut butter of choice 1 1/2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon pea protein powder

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Roll the dough into small balls up to an inch in diameter. Store in the fridge or freezer. Throw a few into a container that’ll fit in your pocket or fanny pack. You might want to bring extra for your friends as they’ll end up taking yours otherwise.

If you are someone who likes a wider flavor profile, try adding up to 2 teaspoons of any of the following: chopped dates, dried plums, cranberries, coconut flakes, oat flour, sesame seeds, or crushed nuts. If the dough becomes too stiff or crumbly, add more nut butter until you reach an easy-to-roll consistency. Finally, roll in coconut flakes and/or cocoa powder and enjoy! (Suzanne Tabert, Cedar Mountain Herb School)

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PERFECTLY UGLY PRODUCE DELIVERY

In 2020, food and grocery delivery became normal for many of us who had previously only had pizza delivered to our doors. Delivery services and grocery delivery have thrived both locally and across the country. Here are a couple that are delivering fresh produce and good foods that might not pass the perfection-purity test required to make it to a typical grocery store shelf.

Misfits Market and Imperfect Foods existed before 2020. Their goal has always been to get food typically wasted on the shelf or in the field, either due to excess, esthetics, or other issues, into the hands of those who need or want it. Order online within a specified timeframe, choose a box for your family size, select your products, and your groceries are delivered each week.

Misfits focuses primarily on produce, offers only organic and non-GMO products, and ships with eco-friendly packaging. They offer weekly and bi-weekly subscriptions and make it easy to change when needed. Add-on foods include packaged dry foods, condiments, fresh herbs, and limited seasonal produce for additional costs. You set the delivery day and order Friday-Monday.

Imperfect Foods is more customizable, especially if you’re looking for more than produce. They cater to a variety of dietary needs, and their add-ons include dairy, meat, fish, canned and dry foods, snacks, frozen foods, and even pet treats. You have a narrower ordering window and Imperfect chooses your delivery day, but you can pause and change your subscription at any time. (S. Michal Bennett)

NOMADIQ PORTABLE GRILL

Made for modern-day grillers on the go, the NomadiQ is a lightweight, compact, portable propane grill that makes bringing one on camping trips, to the trailhead for post-adventure barbecuing, or to the park or backyard get together easy and mess-free.

When packed up the NomadiQ is slim with the grill surface enclosed by the bottom of the grill when you fold it up not unlike a waffle iron. This keeps any grill grease from getting all over the place while on the road or while hauling the grill using the included shoulder strap. Once you reach your destination, the grill quickly folds out with two grill sides that each have their own temperature adjustments which is nice for grilling meat on one side and veggies at a lower temp on the other. Both grills easily pull out for cleaning, and each side has its own push-button ignitor.

I often use traditional, natural hardwood charcoal for barbecuing, but on longer camping trips lugging around dusty, bulky charcoal can be a pain. And in the summer, open fire restrictions during the peak of wildfire season often include charcoal grills, so a portable propane grill like the NomadiQ is an awesome option for clean, safe outdoor cooking. For fuel, the NomadiQ uses the ubiquitous, 16-oz green propane bottles that so many of us use for car camping, or you can set it up to run off of larger propane bottles. MSRP: $299.99 including two drip trays and a propane hose/regulator. A protective pouch and griddle options are sold separately. (Derrick Knowles)

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