One of the important preparations for any canoe trip is the food planning. Often this is subject to a variety of constraints such as special requirements, allergies, and weight constraints. On the Soper River, there are only minor portages so weight is not that restrictive, however, we need to haul the food up to Iqaluit from Ottawa. There are weight restrictions for baggage. One of our team members is a vegetarian and the other has allergies to green peas, lentils and peanuts. With these constraints, we planned our meals.
We try not to subsist on only oatmeal, though we do for breakfast as it is simple and quick. Lunches are also simple, though we try to vary things by having hummus and tabouleh. Where we do have fun with the cuisine is the suppers.
| August 10 | Mount Joy | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Cream Cheese, Bread, Orange Drink Powder | |
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Supper Thai Night |
Tom Yum Soup (Dried Chinese Mushrooms, Wood Fungus, Vegetarian Shrimp, Tom Yum Soup Mix, Lime), Pad Thai (Rice Noodles), Cheese Cake, Hot Chocolate, Tea | |
| August 11 | Mount Joy | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Dried Fruit, Cream Cheese, Pita Bread | |
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Supper Chinese Night |
Hot & Sour Soup (Tofu, Pickled Veggies, Hot and Sour Soup Mix), Egg Noodles, Cantonese Noodles Mix, Dried Carrots and Peppers, Apple Cider Powder Drink, Jello | |
| August 12 | Cascade River Area | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal, Fruit Punch Drink Powder | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Cream Cheese, Dried Fruit, Nan Bread | |
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Supper Mexican Night |
Mushroom Soup, Beans & Rice, Refried Beans, Black Beans, Tortilla Shells, Salsa (Salsa Mix, Tomato Paste, Monterry Jack Cheese, Pudding | |
| August 13 | Group Shelter | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Hummus, Tabouleh, Dried Fruit, Pita Bread | |
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Supper Indian Night |
Harvest Corn Soup, Alu Chole - Curried Chick Peas & Potatoes, Palak Paneer - Cottage Cheese in Curied Spinach, Chicken Pilaf Rice, Nan Bread, Jello | |
| August 14 | Livingston River Area | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal, Orange Drink Powder | |
| Lunch | Granola bars, Cheddar Cheese, Dried Fruit, Crackers | |
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Supper Italian Night |
Cream of Leek Soup, Spaghetti, Vegetarian Meat Balls, Zesty Pasta Sauce Mix, Parmesan Cheese, Cheese Cake, Hot Chocolate, Tea | |
| August 15 | Willow Trees | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Hummus, Tabouleh, Dried Fruit, Pita Bread | |
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Supper Japanese Night |
Corn Soup, Teriyaki Rice, Ma Bo Tofu Mix, Textured Vegetable Protein, Tofu, Tea, Pudding | |
| August 16 | Mt. Fleming | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal, Fruit Punch Drink Powder | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Hummus, Tabouleh, Dried Fruit, Pita Bread | |
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Supper Pesto Night |
Carribean Soup Mix, Spaghetti, Pesto Mix, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Apple Cider Powder Drink, Jello | |
| August 17 | Soper Falls | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Cheddar Cheese, Crackers, Dried Fruit | |
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Supper Rice & Potatoes |
Tomato Basil Soup, Brocolli & Cheddar Rice, Scalloped Potatoes, Apple Cider Powder Drink, Pudding | |
| August 18 | Arrive in Kimmirut | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal, Fruit Punch Drink Powder | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Dried Fruit, Cheddar Cheese, Crackers | |
| August 19 | Kimmirut, Return to Iqaluit | |
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Supper Pasta & rice |
Mushroom Soup, Wild Rice & Herbs, Creamy Garlic Garfallo, Jello | |
| Breakfast | Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal | |
| Lunch | Granola Bars, Dried Fruit, Crackers |
