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 CAMARADERIE AND "FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD..."
The sport of sea kayaking is a really fun, active way to experience the numerous forested islets of the San Juan archipelago. And at the end of an exciting day of exploring and viewing wildlife you can look forward to an evening of good company and superbly prepared cuisine.
Outdoor Odysseys goes to great lengths to provide tasteful meals that will enhance your enjoyment of the wilderness experience. What could be better in life than watching the sunset from your campsite while savoring a glass of wine and enjoying delicious Northwest cuisine! (Here are some of our favorite camp recipes.)
We pride ourselves on serving quality food and pay special attention to our meals. Here are a few things that we offer that some San Juan outfitters do not...
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Tastefully prepared lunches are served on all our tours.
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We serve bottled wines (as opposed to boxed – or none at all) as well as non-alcoholic beverages for dinner.
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We are the only company that grows some of our own organic food as well as purchasing (and supporting) produce from locally grown farmers.
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We don’t skimp on quality. We use real maple syrup, butter and good coffee – the same quality food we eat at home – why in the world would we serve our guests stuff like margarine or Aunt Jemima’s syrup on our trips?
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Finally, (and this is a small detail but often overlooked) we make sure we have plenty of energy food such as gorp (peanuts, raisins, M&M’s) on hand when you need a little extra ‘boost’ when paddling against the wind.
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One of our trademark specialties is Dutch oven cookery. (None of our guests are thrilled with the prospect of lugging a heavy Dutch oven around in their kayak until they see what great tasting food these ‘puppies’ are capable of producing!) We use Dutch ovens for savory main dishes as well as for creating delicious desserts. If you are unfamiliar with "D.O." cookery, you'll become a believer after this trip!
With the exception of some seafood or deli turkey, all of our meals are vegetarian. We take special pride in our ability to provide options for guests that may have particular dietary concerns. If you are vegan or have specific food allergies we will gladly work with you to accommodate your needs. If you are gluten intolerant we put together a spreadsheet that our guides use when shopping that works in tandem with our regular menu to provide gluten free options.
 Our dinners include our ‘signature dish’, smoked salmon pesto linguini with sun dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, a spicy Thai stir fry with our specially made peanut sauce, freshly made spinach lasagna and a layered chile relleno casserole. Desserts include pear/apple crisp, gingerbread topped with freshly made whipped cream and my personal “fav” seasonal fruits such as nectarines or fresh pineapple dipped in a rich, bubbly chocolate fondue.
Examples of our lunches include deli-type turkey sandwiches, Mexican bean salad, tabouli, hummus and bagels with cream cheese replete with our special spread. Lunches always include fresh vegetables and fruit as well as cookies or some other Northwest treat.
Breakfasts are served with fresh fruit and include home-style hash browns and eggs, French toast, blueberry or apple pancakes, as well as hot and cold cereals. Our breakfasts are always washed down with good cups of steaming hot coffee and quality teas. (Having our roots in Seattle, "home of Starbucks mania" makes us especially sensitive to a good cup o' java..!
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