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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.

Sandwiches: Quick, Easy, Nutritious and Delicious
Sandwiches: Quick, Easy, Nutritious and Delicious

Sandwiches: Quick, Easy, Nutritious and Delicious

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:02:52+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Weight Loss|

Why Sandwiches Are the Ultimate Quick Meal Sandwiches are my mainstay when I need a fast meal. The varieties are endless. As I was finishing my Home Economics degree from BYU, I needed one core class to fill my foods requirement. I selected an International [...]

How to Dehydrate Apples and Other Fruits: A Simple Guide for Healthy Snacks
How to Dehydrate Apples and Other Fruits: A Simple Guide for Healthy Snacks

How to Dehydrate Apples and Other Fruits: A Simple Guide for Healthy Snacks

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:02:16+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Food Preservation, Healthy Eating Habits|

How to Dehydrate Apples and Other Fruits: A Simple Guide for Healthy Snacks Why Dehydrate Fruits? 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 [...]

Inspiring Weight Loss Journeys: Steve’s 90-Pound Transformation and Healthy Pancake Tips
Inspiring Weight Loss Journeys: Steve’s 90-Pound Transformation and Healthy Pancake Tips

Inspiring Weight Loss Journeys: Steve’s 90-Pound Transformation and Healthy Pancake Tips

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:02:15+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Dian's Journey, Health and Wellness|

Since I have lost over 100 pounds and have a new life, I am always on the outlook to meet others who have also succeeded at the weight loss game. The journeys are often similar, and it always interesting to share stories in hope to [...]

Smart Meat Choices and a Healthy Turkey Burger Recipe for Better Living
Smart Meat Choices and a Healthy Turkey Burger Recipe for Better Living

Smart Meat Choices and a Healthy Turkey Burger Recipe for Better Living

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:01:14+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits|

Benefits of Choosing Lean Meats When I adopted a healthier lifestyle, I began choosing leaner varieties and cuts of meat and measured portions. White-meat poultry and many types of seafood are naturally leanwhen the skin is removed and they are cooked without added fat. Chicken [...]

Mastering the Art of Stir-Fry: Endless Combinations for Quick and Healthy Meals
Mastering the Art of Stir-Fry: Endless Combinations for Quick and Healthy Meals

Mastering the Art of Stir-Fry: Endless Combinations for Quick and Healthy Meals

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:00:39+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits|

Stir-fry is one of my favorites and it is so easy to prepare, and the combinations are endless. You can vary the flavor with spices, or you can change the meats and vegetables you use. You can make a specific stir-fry recipe or lookin your [...]

Dutch Ovens: Great Way to Cook—Wonderful for Emergency Cooking
Dutch Ovens: Great Way to Cook—Wonderful for Emergency Cooking

Dutch Ovens: Great Way to Cook—Wonderful for Emergency Cooking

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:59:31+00:00January 16th, 2025|Backyard, Camping, Delicious Food|

I had friends in my home from out of State. The first question they ask me is, “can we cook in a Dutch oven.” Their next question was, “Can I cook fish and make biscuits?” I knew that is was time to go over the [...]

Farmers’ Markets: A Summer Tradition of Fresh Finds and Family Memories
Farmers’ Markets: A Summer Tradition of Fresh Finds and Family Memories

Farmers’ Markets: A Summer Tradition of Fresh Finds and Family Memories

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:59:06+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Health and Wellness, Homesteading and Heritage|

A Walk Through the Market Each year as the weather warms up; it is time for the farmers’ market. I am sure that one of the reasons I look forward to it is that my family always had a garden, and I know that I [...]

How to Make Kick the Can Ice Cream: A Fun Activity for Kids
How to Make Kick the Can Ice Cream: A Fun Activity for Kids

How to Make Kick the Can Ice Cream: A Fun Activity for Kids

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:58:44+00:00January 16th, 2025|Desserts, Family Fun, Kids|

Why Kick the Can Ice Cream Is So Much Fun Now that school is out and kids are enjoying the fun of discovering the world around them, parents and grandparents are looking for fun activities to do with them. I have spent my career coming [...]

Snacks to Keep Your Energy Up
Snacks to Keep Your Energy Up

Snacks to Keep Your Energy Up

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:55:03+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Weight Loss|

When I first started on my weight loss journey, I learned to eat three meals and three snacks each day. This made it much easier to last between eating times. It seems as though I have a good, healthy meal and before long, it’s time [...]

Fun and Creative Ways to Use Pumpkins for Halloween: Snacks, Decorations, and More
Fun and Creative Ways to Use Pumpkins for Halloween: Snacks, Decorations, and More

Fun and Creative Ways to Use Pumpkins for Halloween: Snacks, Decorations, and More

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:55:02+00:00January 16th, 2025|Crafts, Delicious Food, Halloween|

One of my favorite times to create memories with the kids and grandkids is at Halloween. The one thing that is the same all over the country is pumpkin. Here are several fun ways to use pumpkins. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Roast the seeds from young [...]