Roughing It Easy with Dian Thomas

Delicious Food

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.

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

2025-01-28T03:06:00+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

2025-01-25T20:34:21+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

2025-01-31T06:46:33+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 [...]

S’more Ideas for Stick Cooking: Fun and Easy Outdoor Treats

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

A time-tested, tried-and-true cooking method, stick cooking is a way all family members can be their own cook and prepare foods to the desired "doneness." You'll like the fact that stick cooking is easy and quick, with very little cleanup afterward. And the sticks are [...]

Mastering Dutch Oven Cooking: Tips, Techniques, and Traditions from Utah

2025-01-17T23:15:14+00:00January 17th, 2025|Camping, Dutch Oven, Homesteading and Heritage|

Why Dutch Oven Cooking is a Utah Tradition Dutch Ovens in Utah: A Historical Legacy  There are more Dutch ovens per person in Utah than in any other state. Dutch-oven cooking has been passed down to many in Utah from our pioneer forefathers. I can [...]

Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: A Delightful Birthday Tradition

2025-01-17T23:13:32+00:00January 17th, 2025|Camping, Dutch Oven, Homesteading and Heritage|

Dutch oven cooking is a favorite of many people in the West. I, for one, was raised eating delicious food from a Dutch oven. Both of my grandfathers were sheep-men, and the Dutch oven was the main pot they used for cooking in the sheep [...]

Mastering Dutch Oven Cooking: Perfect Cowboy Potatoes Recipe

2025-01-17T23:13:32+00:00January 17th, 2025|Camping, Delicious Food, Dutch Oven|

Introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking   As one of the oldest forms of outdoor cooking, Dutch oven cooking is one of my favorite ways to prepare a meal. Roasting, stewing, frying - even baking - anything is possible in a Dutch oven. The Dutch oven [...]

DIY Backyard Grills for Budget-Friendly Outdoor Cooking

2025-01-17T23:13:32+00:00January 16th, 2025|Backyard, Outdoor Meals|

Affordable Alternatives to Commercial Grills  A variety of commercial grills are available for the would-be outdoor chef, and that's what most people turn to when they are ready to do some outdoor dining. But for those who are on a tight budget or just don't [...]

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