mmmmm..... I've never tried boiled eggs on the trail. Always worried about them going bad if I bring them with, and taking too long to cook if I make them on the fly. Might need to add this to me TO DO List. Thanks IL Bob!

One tip - peel them ahead of time.

suggestion ... pretty obvious but it works :-)

I always have a large chocolate chip cookie, or a couple of choc chip granola bars, stashed somewhere safe in my pack. These are my emergency foods for cheering up, or when I am out of time and just can't cook, or when I am getting hypothermic and need energy fast.

The world usually looks much better - after a chocolate chip cookie :-)

Pete2

Amen, Bro.

I sometimes cut up some jerky and throw into my mac and cheese. (don't do it with teriyaki jerky, though. )

Amen.

I have about a dozen of these 3.5 ounce delicious bars.
http://www.danishfooddirect.co.uk/danish...t---Soft-Nougat
Not to be used daily but only when you really, REALLY are in need of something sweet and yummy.

They also pack a lot of calories. 550 calories in one bar.

MmmmMM! That sounds yummy, Herman! Thanks!

A tin of good quality Corned Beef mixed in with the Instant Idaho Potatoes together with some Jamie Oliver Sun-dried Tomato & Hot Chilli Stuffing served with a little HP sauce.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/products/herbs-and-spices

Am Fear Liath Mor, you're speaking my language. This ittle baby on board cannot get enough spice. Chilli and curry seeem to be her favourites. I might have to try this one for lunch today. Thanks!

A new favourite is a Spud Bomb ! I started on these recently after reading about them on an Australian forum (BushCraftOz.com). (Thanks to BushChef)

Basically it consists of:

-Instant powdered potato and powdered eggs as the base

-Then extra flavourings and ingredients.

These are intended as a dry meal suitable for hiking and then just-add-water.

I mix about 3 spoons of the instant potato to one of powdered egg in a ziplock bag (you can do this at home).
Then add boiling water, stir and Presto !

To add some flavours you can add whatever you like eg:
- Jerky
- Salami
- Cabanossi
- Pork floss (you can buy this in bags from Asian grocers)
- Semi-dried tomatoes
- Pinenuts, peanuts or other crushed nuts
- Bacon chips
- Shredded cheese
- Crushed cheetos ('cheese and bacon balls' - makes an excellent seasoning and adds some salty goodness)
- Freeze dried peas, beans, corn etc

Then add herbs and spices. Be generous because there is nothing more boring and bland than favourless spud, especially after a long hike. Here are some suggestions:
- Bush tomato seasoning
- Paprika
- Chilli powder
- Thyme, basil or a standard dried herb blend
- Chicken or veggie stock powder (in small amounts - can be too salty if overdone)
- Garlic powder

-Instant soups also make a good flavour addition !