Beyond Gorp: Favorite Foods From Outdoor Experts (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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A compilation of terrific recipes. -- Grand Rapids Press

A venerable tome of outdoor cookery. -- Medford (OR) Mail Tribune

All of the recipes would be a good addition to rafting trips, fishing trips, or just plain car camping. -- Idaho Falls Post Register

Best of all is the savvy advice. -- Climbing

With recipes and stories from guest authors, celebrities, and outdoor experts, you're sure to...keep your hunger at bay. -- Atlanta Sports & Fitness

Product Description

Outdoor experts, celebrities, and industry leaders share their favorite trail recipes-and why they hold a special place in their heart.

*133 recipes from GORP to gourmet *Stories behind the recipes and the people who contributed them *Includes tips on outdoor cooking basics, food drying techniques, and trail food lore

Some of these recipes are prized for their outdoor practicality and functionality, such as Lead Bread (a brick-like loaf that will keep indefinitely and survive even an air drop). But then there are gourmet offerings (Cashew-Ginger Chicken and Rice and Trail Tiramisu) and ideas on preparing wild foods (Cooked Stinging Nettles).

This cookbook is as much about the people behind the recipes and their adventures-and misadventures-in the outdoors. Hear the stories behind the titling of Angry Moose Scrambled Eggs and Poison Ivy Pesto with Shrimp. Learn why outdoor writer Tim Cahill needs Fat Cocoa to guarantee a warm night's sleep; understand the expedition fare philosophy of mountaineer Jim Whittaker; and why Celebration Cous Cous was special for writer-conservationists Laura and Guy Waterman. Each of these recipes has been tested by Mountaineers Books staff and friends.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 235 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books (February 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898868904
• ISBN-13: 978-0898868906
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,158,545 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, April 27, 2006

By	Laurie Ann March (Canada) - See all my reviews

I tested the recipes in this book to quite an extent and really enjoyed the recipes. I would highly recommend adding this to your collection. The only thing I didn't like was that the name of the person who submitted the recipe was more prominent than the recipe title.