[at-l] TR: Chocolate & Essential hiking "spices"

[jetriple@rockwellcollins.com (jetriple@rockwellcollins.com)]

> My query is a two parter: One, does anyone else have an unusual "spice"
or
> ingredient that would perk up meals on a trail (or home)?  Two, what do
> "you" consider essential to your hiking pantry -- particularly the "odd"
> ones or the regular ones used in odd ways.

Three and only three for me.  Salt, pepper, & oregano - packed in film
canisters.  (Use all three on mac&cheese and other stuff.)  I also add M&Ms
to my oatmeal, but I'm not sure that makes them a spice.  <g>

-James T.