I was persuaded by the husband to let him have more toys a couple weeks ago and one thing we have now is a pro HD camera. He seems to love it and my back is happy as it weighs only 5 lbs (gack). We shot 3 trail cooking episodes this past week while out hiking. The first one is up tonight, with an episode coming every week after this for the next month or so.

We are using Blip.TV ( http://trails.blip.tv ) to host our films now as well - they allow one to show it wide screen and it isn't as compressed. The full screen option is worth using to view.

Trail Cooking Episode #4:

The recipe:

Swiss Broccoli Mac & Cheese

In a sandwich bag put:
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup powdered dry milk
2 tsp mustard powder
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp granulated garlic
1/4 tsp black pepper

In a second sandwich bag put:
8 oz uncooked small shell pasta
1/3 cup diced dried broccoli

Also take:
5 oz Swiss cheese

Cut the cheese into very small chunks. Bring 3 1/2 cups water to boil. Add pasta and broccoli pieces. Return to a boil. Lower the stove's heat and boil gently with the lid on until the pasta is done according the pasta package, stirring occasionally. Do not drain. Stir in the dry ingredients, then most of the cheese (reserve a bit for topping). Turn off heat and stir until the cheese melts. Serve in the bowls and top with the reserved cheese.

Serves two.

~Sarah