As I have talked to many of my family and friends in the last few days, there is concern and stress over the country and our financial position. The situation in the US also has many implications on the world stage. I too am concerned and [...]
BEIJING , China — The story that I have to share is one of the most incredible stories I have ever seen in my travels. In Beijing there is a place called the Temple of Heaven . It is an ancient temple that thousands of tourists [...]
A convenient way to use leftover pancake batter. Occasionally I make extra batter for these. This is one of the best scones you will ever eat—the center is never doughy. 1 cup vegetable oil for frying 4 to 6 English muffins, cut in half 2 [...]
This is excellent on a grilled steak or sautéed shellfish. 1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons green onions, finely minced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped Dash of lemon juice In a small bowl, blend [...]
My father was a forest ranger, and my brothers and I were raised at the Baker Ranger Station near Monticello, Utah. It was a kid's paradise. The ranger station was comprised of a section of land that encompassed 240 acres. On the property was our [...]
Today at the store I stocked up on charcoal briquettes—two big bags worth. This summer I will have ton of delicious food and many wonderful memories outdoors. I spent some time thinking of my favorite dishes. Since I have been losing weight, it is so [...]
1 pound ground beef 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 to 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 (1 11/2-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk Camp Stove and At Home In a large fry pan on medium [...]
I had a bike almost before I could push the pedal down. It was a tricycle, and how I loved riding up and down our driveway! At three, anything that moves is really exciting. In a small town one of the biggest benefits for the kids [...]
As a young outdoor lover I can to remember anything better the biscuits, pancakes and sourdough my dad would make. I remember as a ten-year-old going camping with our family. My dad would get up and fire up the fire to burn down the hot coal [...]
Learning about food from around the world was my favorite class in college. Taking the class just whet my appetite to travel. After graduation and teaching home economics at Orem Jr. High, I decided to go to Europe . Back then we followed a book entitled [...]
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