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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.

How to Make Perfect Pureed Soups with Fresh Garden Vegetables

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:05:37+00:00March 27th, 2025|Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits|

This is the greatest time of the year to make pureed soups. The garden vegetables are fresh and delicious. If you do not have them in you backyard, head for the farmers’ markets where they are usually just picked. I have found the farmers’ markets [...]

Discover the Art of Flavor Pairing with The Flavor Bible

Dian Thomas2025-01-25T20:34:19+00:00March 25th, 2025|Delicious Food|

What is The Flavor Bible? This past Christmas as I was listening to the litany of gifts my nephew had received, one stood out. I went right to the computer and ordered The Flavor Bible. This incredible book was written by a husband and wife, [...]

Russian Salad: A Nutrient-Packed Recipe You’ll Love

Dian Thomas2025-01-29T22:31:25+00:00March 25th, 2025|Delicious Food, Weight Loss|

Discovering a Nutrient-Packed Delight: Russian Salad Now that I have changed my lifestyle and eat a leaner and healthier diet, I am always on the outlook for good recipes and dishes to enjoy. I am especially interested in dishes that have a lot of fruits [...]

How to Power-Load with Vegetables for Weight Loss Success

Dian Thomas2025-01-25T04:04:20+00:00March 25th, 2025|Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits, Weight Loss|

The Power of Non-Starchy Vegetables Ever since I started to lose weight several years ago, I knew power-loading with vegetables would be a huge key. Non-starchy vegetables have become my best friend at the table. Learning to fix a big variety of vegetables many ways [...]

How to Plan the Perfect Winter Picnic

Dian Thomas2025-01-25T02:55:17+00:00March 25th, 2025|Camping, Outdoor Meals|

Why a Winter Picnic Is a Must-Try With snow on the ground and a beautiful sunny day, it is a perfect time to head to the mountains for an incredible outdoor picnic. The benefits are many: no bugs, plenty of picnic tables with lots of [...]

Healthy and Delicious Asian Chicken Salad for Potlucks and Holiday Meals

Healthy and Delicious Asian Chicken Salad for Potlucks and Holiday Meals

Dian Thomas2025-02-03T20:21:45+00:00January 28th, 2025|China, Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits|

The Chinese Influence When I am in China and eating out with friends, it is just like eating at a potluck. They want me to feel welcome so they order or cook food as if it were a festival meal. A month ago when I [...]

Preparing for Winter: Storing Seasonal Harvest for Cozy, Homemade Meals

Preparing for Winter: Storing Seasonal Harvest for Cozy, Homemade Meals

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:06:00+00:00January 27th, 2025|Delicious Food, Food Preservation|

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 [...]

The Importance of Breakfast: Fuel Your Day with Healthy, Nutritious Options

The Importance of Breakfast: Fuel Your Day with Healthy, Nutritious Options

Dian Thomas2025-01-25T20:34:21+00:00January 25th, 2025|Breakfast, Healthy Eating Habits, Weight Loss|

Why Breakfast Matters 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 [...]

Mastering Your Grill: Tips for Charcoal and Gas Grilling

Mastering Your Grill: Tips for Charcoal and Gas Grilling

Dian Thomas2025-01-31T06:46:33+00:00January 17th, 2025|Camping, Outdoor Meals|

With the warming weather, now is the perfect time to fire up the barbecue grill and enjoy outdoor dining in your backyard. If you're like me, the first grilling session of the season can feel a bit rusty. Here are some essential grilling tips to [...]

Campfire Safety and Building the Perfect Keyhole Fire

Campfire Safety and Building the Perfect Keyhole Fire

Dian Thomas2025-01-17T23:13:31+00:00January 17th, 2025|Camping, Outdoor Meals|

Campfire Safety Basics Camping is a fun summer activity that most of us enjoy. But one thing is essential for every camping trip - a campfire. If you don't know how to build a safe and proper fire, your trip will most likely be cut [...]

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How to Make Perfect Pureed Soups with Fresh Garden Vegetables

Discover the Art of Flavor Pairing with The Flavor Bible

Russian Salad: A Nutrient-Packed Recipe You’ll Love

How to Power-Load with Vegetables for Weight Loss Success

How to Plan the Perfect Winter Picnic

Healthy and Delicious Asian Chicken Salad for Potlucks and Holiday Meals

Healthy and Delicious Asian Chicken Salad for Potlucks and Holiday Meals

Preparing for Winter: Storing Seasonal Harvest for Cozy, Homemade Meals

Preparing for Winter: Storing Seasonal Harvest for Cozy, Homemade Meals

The Importance of Breakfast: Fuel Your Day with Healthy, Nutritious Options

The Importance of Breakfast: Fuel Your Day with Healthy, Nutritious Options

Mastering Your Grill: Tips for Charcoal and Gas Grilling

Mastering Your Grill: Tips for Charcoal and Gas Grilling

Campfire Safety and Building the Perfect Keyhole Fire

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