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Whether you are planning a backyard adventure, camping in the woods, celebrating a holiday, or need a simple meal for dinner Dian’s delicious recipes and easy to follow instructions are bound to be a tasty success.

Dian provides her tips and tricks for cooking over an open fire, with a Dutch Oven, and even using house hold items to create a DIY oven. Her innovative ideas are excellent for both beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

Make Your Meal an Adventure
Make Your Meal an Adventure

Make Your Meal an Adventure

jsteffan2023-05-11T16:20:34+00:00February 17th, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

It's truly amazing what you can do on an outdoor outing if you just have the right ideas. Two favorite off-the-wall ideas of mine are Backpack Chicken and Car Manifold cooking. Backpack Chicken Cook your chicken in a backpack while going [...]

Sourdough Bread–A Tasty Tradition
Sourdough Bread–A Tasty Tradition

Sourdough Bread–A Tasty Tradition

jsteffan2023-02-17T18:32:41+00:00February 17th, 2023|Delicious Food|

Now that the weather is warming and spring is here it time to starting thinking about camping trip and all the delicious thing that go with those memorable trips. My dad was the best at sourdough bread. Anyone that knew him talked about the best [...]

Dried Apples: Easy to Do and Great to Eat
Dried Apples: Easy to Do and Great to Eat

Dried Apples: Easy to Do and Great to Eat

Dian Thomas2023-03-01T20:09:07+00:00February 17th, 2023|Delicious Food, Sides|

Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. Ancient peoples didn't have refrigerators, freezers, tin cans or jars. They simply used the sun to dry fruits and meat for jerky. As the food dries, its natural sugars become concentrated and the flavors intensify. You don't have [...]

Fruit Pudding Salad
Fruit Pudding Salad

Fruit Pudding Salad

jsteffan2023-02-19T03:55:14+00:00February 16th, 2023|Delicious Food, Sides|

This recipe is a snap to make and may be either a salad or a dessert. Children request it often, so they can help. 1 (1-pound 4-ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 (15-ounce) [...]

Make Orange Juice in a Bag
Make Orange Juice in a Bag

Make Orange Juice in a Bag

Dian Thomas2023-05-11T03:29:10+00:00February 16th, 2023|Breakfast, Camping|

Remove the pulp from an orange using the method described on page 89 of my book Roughig It Eays. Place the fruit inside a 1-quart plastic self-sealing bag. Press on both sides of the bag, getting as much air out as you can. Seal the bag. [...]

Breakfast the Energy Meal of the Day
Breakfast the Energy Meal of the Day

Breakfast the Energy Meal of the Day

Dian Thomas2023-02-16T04:10:39+00:00February 16th, 2023|Breakfast, Delicious Food|

Many Americans do not eat breakfast, even though nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body has been without food for more than eight hours. The very definition of breakfast is “breaking the fast.” Eating a good breakfast gives [...]

8 Secrets for Avoiding High-Calorie Temptations

Dian Thomas2023-03-01T20:09:38+00:00February 15th, 2023|Delicious Food|

By Carolyn Campbell It’s easy to start eating without thinking much about it. High-calorie food temptations become even more tempting when you’re hungry, stressed, or tired. Before you know it, it’s easy to gobble down one cookie… two…or five! It seems like a popcorn [...]

Irish Potato Skins
Irish Potato Skins

Irish Potato Skins

Dian Thomas2023-02-27T22:07:15+00:00February 15th, 2023|Sides, St. Patrick's Day|

Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish with a crisp green salad. 4 large baking potatoes 2 tablespoons butter, melted Seasoned salt Pepper Potato Skin Toppings 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup chopped green onions (5-6 onions) 6 crisp-cooked bacon slices, [...]

Cowboy Potatoes

jsteffan2023-02-16T01:33:04+00:00February 15th, 2023|Camping, Delicious Food, Dutch Oven, Entrées|

These wonderful potatoes will be a hit at any party. I love to make a big batch and then have them for the week. 8 slices bacon, diced 2 medium onions, diced 8 medium potatoes, sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups Cheddar [...]

Shamrock Bread Loaf
Shamrock Bread Loaf

Shamrock Bread Loaf

Dian Thomas2023-02-16T16:46:02+00:00February 15th, 2023|Entrées, St. Patrick's Day|

Green, but not moldy! 4 leaf clovers are tricky to find, but maybe this delicious shamrock bread loaf will bring some needed good luck. What You Will Need 2 packages active dry yeast 1-1/4 cups in warm water Green food coloring in 1 cup warm water [...]