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In today’s world where time has become so precious, you may be happy to find out you don’t have to load up the family and head for the hills when you get the urge to commune with Mother Nature. In fact, you only need to look as far as your backyard or patio for a rewarding outdoor experience.

Join Dian as she demonstrates how to take ordinary household items such as the ironing board, wheelbarrow, and flowerpots and turn them into innovative and fun outdoor accessories for your next party or barbecue.

Stick Cooking: A Timeless Outdoor Cooking Technique
Stick Cooking: A Timeless Outdoor Cooking Technique

Stick Cooking: A Timeless Outdoor Cooking Technique

Dian Thomas2025-01-07T21:31:05+00:00January 7th, 2025|Backyard, Camping|

Stick cooking is probably the oldest form— at least it's the method depicted in most books and movies you read and see about prehistoric times. With just a few contemporary updates, stick cooking is still one of today's most universal and popular cooking methods. Stick [...]

Preparing for Winter
Preparing for Winter

Preparing for Winter

Dian Thomas2024-11-19T20:34:49+00:00November 19th, 2024|Backyard, Food Preservation, Homesteading and Heritage|

I do not have any pets since I travel so much, but out of my kitchen window I have a set of utility wires that the squirrels use to run from one yard to another. It looks to me like they live somewhere in my [...]

Camping gets Kids and Parents Together
Camping gets Kids and Parents Together

Camping gets Kids and Parents Together

Dian Thomas2023-05-31T21:47:11+00:00February 28th, 2023|Backyard, Camping|

Camping is an excellent opportunity to enjoy each other's company, enjoy your backyard and enjoy activities you don't normally do. Take time to have a family activity in the backyard to build your skills before going camping if you do not have a backyard go to [...]

Layered Fish Stew
Layered Fish Stew

Layered Fish Stew

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T20:35:07+00:00February 17th, 2023|Backyard, Delicious Food, Dutch Oven|

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 [...]

Sunshine Toast
Sunshine Toast

Sunshine Toast

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T20:37:24+00:00February 17th, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

My all-time, most-often-cooked recipe. I love to cook it on a tin can stove. 4 slices bacon 4 slices bread 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Camp Stove & At Home In a large frying pan, fold bacon strips into "V's".Cook on one [...]

Make Your Meal an Adventure
Make Your Meal an Adventure

Make Your Meal an Adventure

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T20:37:30+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 [...]

Dutch Oven Basic
Dutch Oven Basic

Dutch Oven Basic

jsteffan2023-04-25T22:31:25+00:00February 7th, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Dutch Oven|

This weekend I had guests in from Texas. The first thing they asked me was, “How can we cook in the Dutch oven you sent us?” I used the delicious Pistol Rock Chicken recipe that I shared with you last week to start out. Their [...]

Starting a Fire with Steel Wood
Starting a Fire with Steel Wood

Starting a Fire with Steel Wood

jsteffan2023-06-20T22:01:41+00:00February 7th, 2023|Backyard, Camping|

An easy and dramatic way to start a fire is to use two flashlight batteries and a strip of grade 00 or finer steel wool. Cut or stretch a piece to about 8 inches in length. Align two good flashlight batteries on top of each [...]

Boiling Water in a Paper Cup
Boiling Water in a Paper Cup

Boiling Water in a Paper Cup

jsteffan2023-04-24T16:18:37+00:00February 4th, 2023|Backyard, Camping|

It is possible to boil water in an unwaxed paper cup without the cup igniting. Pour water or milk into the cup. Cut a small square of aluminum foil and place it under the cup. Set foil and cup in or on the hot coals. [...]

Camping Out for Breakfast
Camping Out for Breakfast

Camping Out for Breakfast

jsteffan2023-04-19T15:54:48+00:00February 1st, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

Camping trips are just around the corner. School will be out and boys, girls and families will be heading for the woods. Perhaps there will be even more camping this year, with gasoline prices headed for the roof. Camping is the perfect place to save [...]

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