Buy some red grapes or cherries and wash them good then, while they're still wet, lay them out single layer on a cookie sheet and stick into the freezer. Once they're frozen, just dump them into a Ziplok bag and stick back into the freezer. Grab a handful as needed and enjoy. Excellent for hot summer days or any time.

Slice dill pickles into spears or slabs lengthwise. Wrap in lettuce or spinach leaves. For non-vegetarians, wrap in roast beef or dried beef and enjoy. This packs well for day hikes (in a Ziplok bag) and will stay nice in a day pack with a bit of cold. Sure quenches the thirst on a hike in hot weather.

Sandi Bowman