"usual suspect" wrote in message
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I forgot to add that one of the things I like about Clif Bars over many
of the others is that they don't have a coating that'll melt.

Yes, a useful feature here in the summer months or in Texas year round...

I have a procedure for making similar bars. It can be found at:
http://snipurl.com/4c1t

That sounds good. I'll give it a try.

Another variation is to simply grind up a trail mix (I use a raw nut mix
with raisins and dates) in a blender. Add enough raisins, dates, and/or
dried fruit to bind it all together (delete the soymilk from the old
version). I form bite-sized pieces, dehydrate them overnight, and roll
in either ground coconut or some kind of nut meal to keep them from
being too sticky on the outside.

Just some ideas.

Thanks, they sound like good ideas. Energy bars are a convenient food source
during the fair weather months when I camp. I suppose I could take them with
me this time of year for cross country skiing or showshoeing, but these
aren't usually overnight trips.

BTW, I seem to remember you were looking for a source of shiitakes without
the grit. Take a look at www.myspicer.com for a good selection of dried
mushrooms (among other things) at reasonable prices. I bought 1 lb. bags of
bulk porcinis and sliced shiitakes and have been quite pleased with them.
Probably a better probability of no grit with sliced mushrooms than with
whole.