Conners Christine - Lipsmackin vegetarian backpackin: lightweight, trail-tested vegetarian recipes for backcountry trips

Experienced backpackers, campers, and outdoor chefs, Christine and Tim Conners are the authors of the nationally popular Lipsmackin outdoor cookbook series, including the titles Lipsmackin Backpackin, Lipsmackin Vegetarian Backpackin, and, the latest entry to the series, Lipsmackin Car Campin. Specifically for the Scouting world, Tim and Christine have produced The Scouts Cookbook series: The Scouts Campfire Cookbook for Kids, The Scouts Outdoor Cookbook, The Scouts Dutch Oven Cookbook, The Scouts Large Groups Cookbook, and The Scouts Backpacking Cookbook. Each title in The Scouts Cookbook lineup is a collection of unique and outstanding recipes from Scout leaders across the United States. Christine and Tim have been testing outdoor recipes for twenty years. At the invitation of Boy Scouts of America, the Conners have served several times as judges for Scouting magazines prestigious national camp food cooking contest. when they arent writing cookbooks! Stop by www.lipsmackincampin.com to say howdy. FalconGuides is an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield. FalconGuides is an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield.

Distributed by NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK Copyright 2015 Christine and Tim Conners Photos by Christine and Tim Conners, except for those by Ted Ayers, which appear on pages 42, 44, 58, 75, 119, 181, 213, 225, 230. A previous edition of this book was published by Globe Pequot Press in 2004. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing from the publisher. Falcon, FalconGuides, and Outfit Your Mind are registered trademarks of Rowman & Littlefield. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data is available on file.

Conners, Christine. Lipsmackin vegetarian backpackin : lightweight, trail-tested vegetarian recipes for backcountry trips / Christine and Tim Conners. Second Edition. pages cm Includes index. ISBN 978-0-7627-8502-5 (pbk. paper) ISBN 978-1-4930-1489-7 (electronic) 1. paper) ISBN 978-1-4930-1489-7 (electronic) 1.

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TX837.C597 2015 641.5'636dc23 2015011213 Printed in the United States of America The authors and Globe Pequot Press assume no liability for accidents happening to, or injuries sustained by, readers who engage in the activities described in this book. To the memory of Christines Dad, Dr. David E. Yount, loving father, brilliant scientist, and a steadfast source of encouragement who helped set us on the path of book writing. A Song of AscentsI will lift up my eyes to the mountains;From where shall my help come?My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. PSALM 121:1-2 (NASB)

This book, like others in the Lipsmackin series, rests on the contributions from dozens of backpackers and outdoor chefs. The credits given at the bottom of the recipes dont do justice in demonstrating the gratitude we have for those whove helped us so generously along the way, both with the first edition and now this, the second. Our sincerest appreciation to you all.

Were indebted to two individuals, in particular, for their assistance with the second edition: Ken Harbison, recipe tester magnifico, the man by whom no cookbook of ours would be complete; and Ted Ayers, master outdoor photographer, whose friendship and photos grace the pages throughout this book. To Ken and Ted, thank you for the many years of vicarious adventures together through our writing. And, finally, to our friends at FalconGuides, especially David Legere, Max Phelps, and Katie Benoit, who have yet again pulled us through another literary escapade. Your patience in the face of a rapidly changing publishing world has been appreciated.

There was a time not long ago when just saying the word vegetarian was enough to earn a person rolling eyeballs, nervous silence, or an opinionated argument. Times have surely changed.

Practicing a vegetarian lifestyle is no longer considered an aberration by most people. In fact, these days, being vegetarian often garners positive interest from omnivores. It isnt hard to see why. Vegetarianism powerfully implies a healthier disposition and self-control in an area of lifestyle where, frankly, many people know they could use serious improvement. And times have also changed in that a person is no longer expected to be a full-time vegetarian before preparing meatless dishes at home or ordering vegetarian items off the menu. Meat-free lunch and dinner entrees are increasingly common at restaurants, and grocery stores are packed with hearty and popular vegetarian options.

More people are making meat-free and animal-free selections for many of their meals, even if they arent strict vegetarians or vegans. For example, while some of the meals we prepare at home arent vegetarian, we often go a week or more without meat. And it isnt uncommon for either of us to avoid animal products altogether for even longer periods. Weve always appreciated having vegetarian and vegan meal options for this reason, and we see an increasing fraction of the population showing the same sentiments. When we wrote the first edition of Lipsmackin Vegetarian Backpackin, we wanted to provide backpackers with just such options. Our objective was to help fill what we saw as a large void in the lineup of really good vegetarian and vegan trail recipes.

While theyve long been a popular option for outdoor cooking, vegetarian and vegan backpacking meals are increasingly common choices, both for their longevity in the pack and because hikers tend to show a greater interest than the general population in healthier food options. The first edition of Lipsmackin Vegetarian Backpackin was produced using many of the popular design elements found in our first outdoor cookbook, Lipsmackin Backpackin, and was well received by the trail community. But Lipsmackin Vegetarian, like its older sibling, had aged to the point where it had earned a makeover, and this second addition is the result. Weve increased the number of recipes, keeping those that proved to be popular while adding many new ones. Weve improved recipe layout for clarity and readability and updated reference and resource information. Finally, weve significantly expanded the material on tips and techniques found at the front of the book, sharing the additional experience weve been fortunate to glean over the years between editions.

As with all of our cookbooks, our sincere desire is that this thoroughly revised edition will do even more to reduce the anxieties and hassles that typically go with planning trail menus while, at the same time, greatly expanding your food choice options. Christine and Tim Conners
Statesboro, Georgia

The power of food over our physical health and well-being is obvious. However, its strong influence on the psyche is generally not as appreciated, especially by those new to backpacking. Food issues can easily make or break a long-duration backcountry outing. Yet, despite the pitfalls of doing so, many backpackers relegate their menu to the last step in planning for the trail, or they treat their menu as an afterthought altogether. After all, whats the problem with just tossing a variety of food items straight into the pack? Well, nothing, as long as youre able to accurately estimate, while heading out the door, all your anticipated food requirements once youll be on the trail! Some can actually pull it off.