Episode 7: Jennifer Scism of Good To-Go

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Scism, graduate of The French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, professional chef, restauranteur, backpacker, and co-founder of Good To-Go, the Maine-based company known for their tasty dehydrated meals.

Show Notes

00:38 – In this episode
01:05 – Who is Jen Scism?
03:00 – Learning the lingo of Maine
04:24 – How Good To-Go got started
06:20 – Initial start-up challenges
09:54 – But how does it taste at home?
13:29 – How many different meals are available?
14:25 – Work/life balance
15:40 – How Jen got started exploring the outdoors
17:03 – Meals that didn’t (or can’t) make it to market
19:50 – What makes Good To-Go meals different?
23:44 – Advice for entrepreneurs
25:55 – Jen’s favorites
27:02 – The “truly” double-serving meal
31:05 – What’s for dinner… and research
34:56 – Taste testing Good To-Go meals with Casey Schreiner from Modern Hiker
48:35 – Special message from Saveria and AdventurUs Women

Mentioned in this Episode

Good To-Go Dehydrated Camping Meals & Backpacking Food
Learn more about Jennifer Scism
Granite Backcountry Alliance
Our Good To-Go taste test meals
- Kale and White Bean Stew
- New England Corn Chowdah
- Chicken Gumbo
- Mexican Quinoa Bowl – our favorite
Guest taster – Casey Schreiner of Modern Hiker
AdventurUs Women
- @AdventurUsWomen
- AdventurUs Women Escapes
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