Backyard

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.

Ready, Set, Grill
Ready, Set, Grill

Ready, Set, Grill

jsteffan2023-02-14T21:32:27+00:00February 1st, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

If you have lived in the Snow Belt, you are most likely ready to get out the grill and fire it up for some delicious meals. Whether you grill meat or vegetables or even pineapple, you can't go wrong. Here you will learn some of [...]

Winter Picnic to Warm to Warm the Heart
Winter Picnic to Warm to Warm the Heart

Winter Picnic to Warm to Warm the Heart

jsteffan2023-02-10T19:58:23+00:00January 12th, 2023|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

When winter rolls around, I love to get out and really enjoy this special season. My father was a forest ranger, and as a child I went with him to the woods. We loved to snow shoe and test our skill at skiing. When I [...]

Improvised Grills… Create Your Own Grill for Great Fun
Improvised Grills… Create Your Own Grill for Great Fun

Improvised Grills… Create Your Own Grill for Great Fun

jsteffan2023-05-10T20:34:04+00:00November 14th, 2022|Backyard, Delicious Food, Family Fun, Lunch|

A few weeks ago, I got a call to give a presentation on preparedness. My approach was not to focus on preparing for a rainy day, but to get out and have a great time learning outdoor cooking and camping skills. Then when the rainy [...]

Make a Snow Dome While Enjoying the Adventure
Make a Snow Dome While Enjoying the Adventure

Make a Snow Dome While Enjoying the Adventure

Dian Thomas2023-01-05T23:30:27+00:00August 1st, 2020|Backyard, Kids|

A few years ago I had lots of snow in my backyard. I had heard of building a snow dome in a backyard, so I recruited a scout troop to come and help me build a snow dome in my own yard. I had sold [...]

Meatloaf in Onion and Banana Boat Easy to Make on Campout or Backyard
Meatloaf in Onion and Banana Boat Easy to Make on Campout or Backyard

Meatloaf in Onion and Banana Boat Easy to Make on Campout or Backyard

Dian Thomas2023-03-28T17:47:21+00:00July 28th, 2020|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

It's that time of year when meals outside taste a lot better than those prepared inside. For family it is great to at least get out in the backyard on family night and let all the family try their skills at cooking an outdoor meal. [...]

Getting Wrapped Up in Aluminum Foil Cooking
Getting Wrapped Up in Aluminum Foil Cooking

Getting Wrapped Up in Aluminum Foil Cooking

Dian Thomas2022-12-19T21:57:21+00:00July 28th, 2020|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food, Desserts|

Over the years, I've been accused of owning an aluminum foil company because I often use and recommend foil for outdoor cooking. Foil assists with easy food storage, preparation, cooking — and even easier cleanup. One advantage of foil cooking is that each dinner guest, [...]

“Kick the Can” Ice Cream
“Kick the Can” Ice Cream

“Kick the Can” Ice Cream

Dian Thomas2023-05-10T20:07:27+00:00July 7th, 2020|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food, Featured|

"Ice cream in a tin can" is my most requested recipe. Home-made ice cream is always the most refreshing dessert, and making it outdoors provides both recreation and a cool, memorable treat. It also creates lifetime memories of fun. 1 (1-pound) coffee can with [...]

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