May's Friday Five to Follow, Especially if You're Hungry!

I must have been hungry when I chose this month's five to follow on Twitter - hungry and outdoorsy. Neither of those is unusual. It's inevitable that eventually it will show in my Twitter recommendations. Here are five that I actively look for in my feed. You should as well.

Michelle (@browneyedbaker) has a great recipe blog you should read! While I tend to get stuck in the cupcake section, she has everything from appetizers to main dishes to vegetarian dishes to cookies. And cupcakes. I love her cupcake recipes and so do my co-workers. She even has dog treat recipes. I've tried a few of them and now Michelle is a go-to for "what do I want to eat" days or when I need something for a work potluck! This snack recipe would make a great take-along for a camping trip or day hike.

Primitive Cafe (@primitive_cafe) is a great resource for wild food foragers. Run by Hue, he'll help get those edible plants from your yard to the plate in fantastic fashion. From wild bruschetta to coconut red curry soup, you'll find great recipes as well as events to attend. There are plenty of edible "weeds" out there that could easily grace your table. All you need is to learn how to identify them and prepare them. Primitive Cafe will help you do that.

The Bushcraft Journal (@TBCRAFTJOURNAL) is a great new online bushcraft magazine available by subscription. Some of the foremost experts on bushcraftt skills and outdoor survival contribute to the magazine and it is published quarterly. The publisher's goal is great and doesn't need me to re-word it: "is to cover all you need to enhance your journey in the natural world so you will be able to immerse yourself safely and comfortably in it for longer periods of time, regardless of your age or skill level or global location." Check it out!

Chris Swanda (@ChrisSwanda) is one of the cast members of one of my favorite shows, Dude, You're Screwed. He's an outdoor survivalist, knife knut, and a techie geek too. You don't often find that package, so following him will satisfy the outdoors enthusiast and the technophile in anyone. As an added bonus, he loves bacon. (FYI, never trust anyone who doesn't love bacon.) He does have a strange aversion to shoes - he did most of his episode barefoot. 

Ultimate Survival Tech (@UST_Survival) makes survival gear of all types. Firestarters, lights, cutting tools, lights, etc. are all available. I have a few of their products. I am particularly fond of their 3" ParaKnife. Mine is magenta. The sheath fits well on a woman's figure and the handle is a nice size for smaller hands. I also have a couple of their MagBar Firestarters. Well, I had a couple. My daughter absconded with one of them. I'll have to replace that. I like to have a spare.

My Twitter: @cmstevens06