As part of our Dirty Gourmet adventures, we have the chance to connect with like-minded people who push us and inspire us in our craft. At the end of May we had the pleasure of being part of Aspire2Be fundraising effort as a sponsor. Aspire2Be is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women through […]
I recently bought a cookbook called Feedzone Portables, literally, by looking at it’s cover. There is a picture of little portable packet meals, and I realized that this is a type of meal that is really worth focusing on. We take a lot of climbing day trips or quick overnighters whenever we can get away […]
When I’m not busy having fun with Dirty Gourmet, I’m having fun teaching classes at Art Center College of Design. One of the many perks of teaching is keeping up-to-date with latest and greatest trends through my students and colleagues.
People who work for schools have the life. Wes has been on summer break for a few weeks, and has spent many days hiking and climbing in Joshua Tree, the San Bernardino National Forest, and Red Rock State Park.
Beer Cheese Fondue is a fun recipe for camping with a group. Cheese fondue is quick and easy to make as well as clean up, and you can dip almost anything!
Sesame soba noodle salad is the perfect ready-to-eat lunch for a day of fun in the outdoors. Make sesame soba noodle salad at home, and eat it hot or cold.
I found the most wonderful cookbook recently. It is (of course) The Great Outdoors Cookbook by Sunset. This recipe is almost directly from it.
Everyone likes a good, grandma-style potato salad, especially with bacon! Take your family on a picnic and bring Spring Onion and Bacon Potato Salad with you.
We made our tortilla soup recipe more portable and turned it into a backpacking worthy meal. We took the essence of the recipe and got it down to 9 ingredients (mostly in powder form). You’re welcome!
Campfire Baked Beans are an old favorite that are worth adding to any camping meal. This is a guest post for an old family recipe for baked beans that is tried and true.