OK, so it’s not broccoli. But as far as desserts go, it isn’t that bad.

To flatten the treats, I use a square of parchment paper. If you don’t flatten enough, the treats will fall apart easily, but flattening too much makes it a bear to cut through.

This recipe is so adaptable. My only suggestion would be if you don’t have or want to get ume plum vinegar, substitute a somewhat tart fruit juice (pomegranate, cherry) but not another vinegar.

This recipe can be gluten-free if you use g-f brown rice cereal (not all are – check the label). I like the organic Erewhon’s Crispy Brown Rice, but I’m sure this recipe would work well with plenty of crispy cereals. :)

camping recipe

This wonderful, simple, and delicious salad from Tuscany works especially well with day-old, or even grilled bread. Although it’s traditionally made with Italian bread, I prefer it with a crusty French baguette or a loaf of stale rosemary bread. Use fresh herbs if possible and ripe juicy tomatoes. If ripe tomatoes are unavailable, use canned Italian tomatoes, drained, or cherry tomatoes, halved. Ingredients and amounts can vary greatly, so use your imagination.