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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.

Delicious Washington’s Cherry Tarts Recipe for Presidents Day

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:08:57+00:00April 22nd, 2025|Delicious Food, Desserts, Presidents Day|

Washington's Cherry Tarts Materials Needed: Standard pie crust recipe (enough for small tart crusts) Foil tart pans Fork (for pricking the crusts) Heavy paper (for hatchet pattern) Cherry pie filling Baking instructions for pie crust Instructions: Prepare the Crusts:Use your standard pie crust recipe to [...]

Festive St. Patrick’s Day Treats: Green Recipes for a Fun Celebration!

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:09:24+00:00April 22nd, 2025|Delicious Food, Holiday Fun, St. Patrick's Day|

March 17 is a green, green, green day. It is fun to celebrate this holiday with green food. Here are some fun and exciting ideas to enjoy with friends and family. The best way to use these ideas is to surprise your family with your [...]

Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg Tips: Easy Peeling & Cooking Tricks

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:09:25+00:00April 22nd, 2025|Delicious Food, Meal Prep|

For many, Easter is a time to hunt for eggs — candied, jellied or the old-fashioned hard-boiled kind. Here are a few tips that will help make your hard-boiled Easter eggs turn out perfectly. A fresh egg's shelf life in the refrigerator is about four [...]

Festive Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers: Creative and Delicious Ideas

Dian Thomas2025-03-20T19:09:25+00:00April 22nd, 2025|Delicious Food, Holiday Fun, Thanksgiving|

Are you looking for some ideas to add that creative touch to your Thanksgiving table? Here are some of my favorite ideas that will not only enhance your table but will bring a special touch to this holiday feast. Turkey Turkey Sandwich Use your leftover [...]

Stick Cooking 101: A Classic Campfire Tradition

jsteffan2025-04-18T20:58:39+00:00April 18th, 2025|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

There’s something magical about cooking over an open fire—and nothing says "camping" like roasting dinner on a stick. Whether you’re a kid toasting your first marshmallow or a seasoned camper whipping up shish kebabs, stick cooking is one of the easiest, most fun ways to [...]

Great Ways to Perk Up Your Lunch Pack: Easy & Delicious Ideas

Dian Thomas2025-02-13T23:11:03+00:00April 13th, 2025|Lunch, Meal Prep|

If you're like most workers, you can't afford the time or the money to eat lunch out every day. For this reason, many pack the same boring thing or do without lunch entirely. Take a break from oh-so-ordinary sandwiches. Here are some economical ideas for [...]

Exploring the Wonders of Thailand: Culture, Food, and Natural Beauty

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:02:18+00:00March 28th, 2025|Delicious Food, Travel|

This week I have been in Thailand. Whether it is good food, gentle people, or beautiful countryside, you will find it in this country that is about the size of Wyoming. A Glimpse of Thailand’s Geography and People This long narrow country spans from Laos [...]

7 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day Right and Avoid Afternoon Cravings

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:02:18+00:00March 27th, 2025|Breakfast, Healthy Eating Habits, Weight Loss|

The Goal of a Healthy Breakfast Many Americans do not eat breakfast, even though nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You’ve probably heard the old adage: Eat like a king at breakfast, a prince at lunch, and a pauper [...]

Healthy Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers: Quick and Easy Meal Ideas

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:02:19+00:00March 27th, 2025|Healthy Eating Habits, Lunch|

Healthy Sandwich Base Options Sandwiches are fast, simple, and a portable way to go when you are working on eating healthy. It is easy to load them up with a lot of vegetables. I always use whole grain breads, flatbreads, and wraps for my sandwiches. To [...]

Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce: A Flavorful and Healthy Recipe

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

One of my favorite times of the year is when summer comes and the tomatoes begin to ripen. Tomatoes can be fixed so many ways. I like a big juicy slice on a piece of whole wheat toasted bread. With a dash of salt and [...]