Tag Archives: Food

Alligator Pears First Successfully Introduced To USA In Santa Barbara

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Jack Elliott

Morning dew on an avocado leaf in my small backyard orchard. “. . .the avocado became definitely established [in California] through the introduction of three trees from Mexico in 1871 by Judge R. B. Ord of Santa Barbara. Two of … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Alligator Pear, Avocados, Farming, Food, History, Horticulture | Leave a comment

SPAM, Backcountry Delicacy Par Excellence

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Jack Elliott

“. . . the mouthwatering taste of SPAM® Classic seasoned with black pepper. It’s a delicious dream come true.” In a previous entry I dubbed the Santa Barbara County original, Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, “a nutritionist’s nightmare, a glutton’s godsend.” Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Cooking, Food, Hiking, Hiking (2), San Rafael Peak, Sespe Wilderness, SPAM, Writing | 6 Comments

Jack Elliott’s Custom Deluxe Trail Cakes

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Jack Elliott

The more time I spend hiking the more important food becomes both in taste and nutritive content. Sooner rather than later it seems every sort of energy bar, snack, meal and caloric form is tried. Some are hard to choke … Continue reading →

Posted in Reference | Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Cooking, Cuisine, Food, Hiking, Nutrition, Recipes, Writing | 9 Comments

Jack Elliott’s Original, Custom Deluxe Campfire Cuisine

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jack Elliott

This here’s the backcountry beans and sausage mix suitable for making soup or stew. (Lentils with Bavarian Bratwurst, Porcini Mushrooms and Mixed Vegetables) “An army marches on its stomach.” —Napoleon Bonaparte Trail food serves a dual purpose for me when … Continue reading →

Posted in Reference | Tagged Backpacking, Bug Out Bag, Camping, Cuisine, Food, Hiking, Photos, Pics, Recipes, Reference, Trail Mix | 10 Comments

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing: A Santa Barbara Original

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“Enough! I grow weary of your sexually suggestive dancing. Bring me my ranch dressing hose!” -Homer Simpson It’s a nutritionist’s nightmare, a glutton’s godsend. It’s the king of salad dressings and a cornerstone of the condiment world. Ranch dressing is … Continue reading →