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EATING WELL IS EASY AS A SUMMER BREEZE WHILE CAMPING, HIKING OR TOURING, WITH DELICIOUS RECIPES FROM CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE

Healthy, Easy-To-Make Cabot Recipes Are Sure To Make You A 'Happy Camper' This Summer

CABOT, Vt. (August 3, 2009) – Whether you plan to visit one of Vermont’s more than 50 state parks to hike or camp, or plan to take your RV for a cross- country tour, you’ll want to travel light and eat well. And as experienced campers and RV’ers know, traveling light and eating well on the trail or on the road are often a serious contradiction. But they don’t have to be – just ask Sara Wing, Registered Dietitian and Health & Education Programs Manager for Cabot Creamery Cooperative.
 
“Outdoor activities like camping and hiking are excellent ways for your family to get lots of exercise and fresh air,” Wing says. “But even away from home, there’s no need to load up on junk foods and unhealthy beverages when you can carry healthy treats in your backpack and cook healthy meals while on the trail or camping.” Cabot’s individually wrapped, three-quarter ounce, 50-percent reduced fat cheddar bars are the ideal snack for hikers and campers. These energy boosters are high in protein, low in fat, and easy to carry on the go. If you can’t find our snack bars in your favorite grocer you can always order them online at: http://www.shopcabot.com/products
 
The farm family owners of Cabot, one of America’s oldest, most successful dairy cooperatives, founded in 1919, have created a host of recipes ideal for hiking, camping and touring in your RV. They’re easy to make, healthy and, best of all, delicious.”
 
“One of my favorite recipes for camping, hiking or RVing,” Wing says,“ is Cabot’s Cheesy Tortilla Rolls; they’re healthy and easy to make. You don’t need a lot of cooking gear or utensils, and there’s not a lot of cleanup involved when you’re done. That’s something anyone enjoying the great outdoors will appreciate.”
 
To see more Cabot recipes that are perfect for camping, hiking or RV travel, visit www.cabotcheese.coop 
 
Cheesy Tortilla Rolls
Makes 2 servings 

3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons tomato salsa
1 (10-inch) flour tortilla
1/3 cup Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Jalapeno Cheddar, grated
1 tablespoon minced green onion, green part only
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
 
1. In small bowl, stir together cream cheese and salsa. Spread cream cheese mixture over tortilla.
2. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, green onions and cilantro. Roll up tightly. Slice in half diagonally.
 
Nutrition Analysis
Calories 178, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 2g, Sodium 469mg, Carbohydrates 23g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 11g, Calcium 170mg
 
ABOUT CABOT CHEESE
Cabot Creamery Cooperative has been in continuous operation in Vermont since 1919, and makes a full line of cheeses, yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and butter. Best known as makers of “The World’s Best Cheddar,” Cabot is owned by 1200 dairy farm families located through New England and upstate New York. For additional information on Cabot Creamery, visit http://www.cabotcheese.coop