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Finding the Watercress I Remember From Hawaii
Some grocery store finds are ordinary. Others stop me in the middle of the produce section. Watercress is not impossible to find while traveling across the United States, but finding a package like this is uncommon. Most of the watercress I encounter has long stems, very few leaves, and a mild flavor. It works…
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Cooking Between Storms in the Arizona Mountains
Car camping meals become harder when the weather refuses to give me a predictable window. During monsoon season in the Arizona mountains, a calm afternoon can change within minutes. Wind picks up, thunder moves closer, and rain can reach camp before I have time to wash a pile of dishes or reorganize everything sitting…
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Road Trip Pizza: A Crave Worthy Find in Silverton, Colorado
Car camping in the San Juan Mountains placed me a short drive from Silverton, Colorado. That made town useful for more than sightseeing. I could come down from camp, take a shower, wash my clothes, pick up anything I needed, and eat a meal that did not come from the back of the 4Runner.…
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A Phoenix Summer Can Break a Good Food Routine
Every July, I need to spend time in Phoenix to handle my son’s guardianship needs. That responsibility can keep me in the city for as long as a month. With temperatures regularly climbing above 100 degrees, living from the 4Runner is not a reasonable option for me during that stretch. Paying for a Phoenix…