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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.

Layered Fish Stew
Layered Fish Stew

Layered Fish Stew

jsteffan2023-02-17T18:32:11+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 [...]

Sheepherder’s Stew

jsteffan2023-02-17T18:29:44+00:00February 17th, 2023|Delicious Food, Entrées|

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 [...]

Nothing Better than Sourdough
Nothing Better than Sourdough

Nothing Better than Sourdough

jsteffan2023-05-31T21:34:26+00:00February 17th, 2023|Camping, Delicious Food, Dutch Oven|

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 [...]

Sunshine Toast
Sunshine Toast

Sunshine Toast

jsteffan2023-05-31T21:10:01+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

jsteffan2023-05-11T16:20:34+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 [...]

Sourdough Bread–A Tasty Tradition
Sourdough Bread–A Tasty Tradition

Sourdough Bread–A Tasty Tradition

jsteffan2023-02-17T18:32:41+00:00February 17th, 2023|Delicious Food|

Now that the weather is warming and spring is here it time to starting thinking about camping trip and all the delicious thing that go with those memorable trips. My dad was the best at sourdough bread. Anyone that knew him talked about the best [...]

Dried Apples: Easy to Do and Great to Eat
Dried Apples: Easy to Do and Great to Eat

Dried Apples: Easy to Do and Great to Eat

Dian Thomas2023-03-01T20:09:07+00:00February 17th, 2023|Delicious Food, Sides|

Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. Ancient peoples didn't have refrigerators, freezers, tin cans or jars. They simply used the sun to dry fruits and meat for jerky. As the food dries, its natural sugars become concentrated and the flavors intensify. You don't have [...]

Fruit Pudding Salad
Fruit Pudding Salad

Fruit Pudding Salad

jsteffan2023-02-19T03:55:14+00:00February 16th, 2023|Delicious Food, Sides|

This recipe is a snap to make and may be either a salad or a dessert. Children request it often, so they can help. 1 (1-pound 4-ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 (15-ounce) [...]

Make Orange Juice in a Bag
Make Orange Juice in a Bag

Make Orange Juice in a Bag

Dian Thomas2023-05-11T03:29:10+00:00February 16th, 2023|Breakfast, Camping|

Remove the pulp from an orange using the method described on page 89 of my book Roughig It Eays. Place the fruit inside a 1-quart plastic self-sealing bag. Press on both sides of the bag, getting as much air out as you can. Seal the bag. [...]

Breakfast the Energy Meal of the Day
Breakfast the Energy Meal of the Day

Breakfast the Energy Meal of the Day

Dian Thomas2023-02-16T04:10:39+00:00February 16th, 2023|Breakfast, Delicious Food|

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 good breakfast gives [...]