I had friends in my home from out of State. The first question they ask me is, “can we cook in a Dutch oven.” Their next question was, “Can I cook fish and make biscuits?” I knew that is was time to go over the [...]
One of the most innovative outdoor cooking methods (and is excellent to have for power-related emergencies at home) isthe simple homemade tin can stove which can be used for frying,boiling and toasting. It is best used for one or two peoplebecause of its small size. [...]
A Walk Through the Market Each year as the weather warms up; it is time for the farmers’ market. I am sure that one of the reasons I look forward to it is that my family always had a garden, and I know that I [...]
Some of my fondest memories when I was growing up were the times I went with my family outdoors. The skills that I learned to be self-reliant have been some of the most valuable skills I have used in life. Here are just a [...]
Why Kick the Can Ice Cream Is So Much Fun Now that school is out and kids are enjoying the fun of discovering the world around them, parents and grandparents are looking for fun activities to do with them. I have spent my career coming [...]
Making Summer Food Fun for Kids Food is an exciting thing for kids, and young kids will like these fun ways to prepare their summer food. Here are some super treats for kids. They’re easy to make and fun to eat, and your kids will [...]
Those who live in Salt Lake City will know that the place to check out the most beautiful flowers is on Temple Square. They seem to be especial amazing near conference weekend. Every year I look forward to walking Temple Square to see the colors, [...]
The History Behind Independence Day On the Fourth of July we celebrate the day that American colonies declared their independence from England. By 1774, the colonists were becoming increasingly frustrated with England because of their escalating taxes, yet they had no representation in England’s parliament. [...]
Fourteen miles east of Salt Lake City, deep in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains is the mountain village of Brighton. In winter it is the home of the Brighton/Solitude Ski resort. In the summer it’s where you go to cool off from the summer [...]
China's Impressive Health Statistics China has over one billion three hundred million people. To help you put it in perspective, for every person in America there are 5 people in China. The obesity rate in America is over sixty percent. I go to China and [...]
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