As I open one of the last boxes of Today’s Tips for Easy Living, I can’t help but reflect on the journey behind this book. It has always been my dream that, when I reached the end of the final printing, I would give a copy [...]
One of the most unforgettable places I’ve ever visited is Longji—also known as the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces—tucked high in the mountains of southern China. Getting there isn’t as simple as hopping off a bus or driving into town. You hike. At least a mile, [...]
Memorial Day Fun for the Family Memorial Day, along with the traditional honoring of the dead, is a three-day weekend with the kids out of school. Organize some Memorial Day fun with a picnic or barbecue and enjoy the fresh fruits as the summer begins. [...]
Kabobs – The Perfect Summer Treat One of my favorite things to have in the summertime is a kabob. Intriguing and taste-tempting kabobs can be served as a main dish, a side dish or even dessert. A great thing about kabobs is that you can [...]
Cool Ideas for Hot Summer Picnics It's great to get outside and build memories, but so often it is hard to keep cool foods cool. Whether you've got drinks, fruit or anything else you might want to keep cool at your picnic, these ideas will [...]
Why Dry Vegetables at Home? It's easy, fun, and economical to dry your own garden vegetables for general home use as well as for lightweight camping or backpacking. Dried foods occupy one-fifth to one-twentieth of the storage space and weight of canned or packaged foods. [...]
Backyard Fun Without the Fuss Some of the greatest memories I have of growing up are the times our family shared in the back yard. Though we all enjoyed the fun times at a picnic or party, activities in the back yard sometimes have their [...]
One of my favorite things to do is to have fresh vegetables grilled on the barbecue. Nothing can be more delicious and nutritious. GRILLED VEGETABLES 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium crookneck squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 yellow pepper, [...]
These recipes are ideal for family TV nights. SHRIMP COCKTAIL DRINK Make a day ahead. 1 quart tomato juice 1 32-ounce jar shrimp cocktail sauce 2 4 1/2-ounce cans small shrimp, drained 2 cups finely diced celery 1/2 green pepper, finely diced 1 green onion, [...]
Thinking Outside the Picnic Table If you don't have a picnic table or a patio set for your Pioneer weekend party, don't worry. You can serve food outdoors in a variety of other, more creative ways. One of my favorite things to do is to [...]
Adventure is Dian’s middle name, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to glean ideas that will pay everyday dividends. Keep-up-to date on the latest of Dian’s creations, travels, outdoor adventures, and fun and creative ideas to do with your family.
