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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.

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 [...]

How Jackie Keller’s NutriFit Helped Me Lose 115 Pounds: A Story of Health Transformation
How Jackie Keller’s NutriFit Helped Me Lose 115 Pounds: A Story of Health Transformation

How Jackie Keller’s NutriFit Helped Me Lose 115 Pounds: A Story of Health Transformation

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T21:21:36+00:00January 14th, 2025|Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits, Weight Loss|

My Health Transformation Journey This past week I had the opportunity to go to Los Angeles and attend a celebration for a woman who started her dream job 25 years ago. She is a person who has had a profound influence on my health. As [...]

Healthy and Delicious Alternatives to Comfort Food for Weight Loss Success
Healthy and Delicious Alternatives to Comfort Food for Weight Loss Success

Healthy and Delicious Alternatives to Comfort Food for Weight Loss Success

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T21:21:08+00:00January 14th, 2025|Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits, Weight Loss|

Transforming Comfort Food: Healthy and Nutritious Options When I have flashbacks of the long ago days when almost any rich delicious food was a comfort food for me, I also remember the aches and pains and how hard it was to get around when I [...]

Exploring Chinese Hot Pot and Barbecue: A Unique Dining Experience
Exploring Chinese Hot Pot and Barbecue: A Unique Dining Experience

Exploring Chinese Hot Pot and Barbecue: A Unique Dining Experience

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T21:21:08+00:00January 14th, 2025|China, Delicious Food|

Eating out in China can be a different experience than eating out in America. Two of my favorite dishes to have when I go out and eat are Chinese hot pot and barbeque. Chinese hot pot is like a fondue pot but instead of oil [...]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Festive Shamrock Loaf of Bread
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Festive Shamrock Loaf of Bread

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Festive Shamrock Loaf of Bread

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T21:21:07+00:00January 14th, 2025|Delicious Food, Family Fun, St. Patrick's Day|

This holiday honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and is celebrated by Americans of Irish descent and many other nationalities with parades, dinners, Irish jigs, and songs. There are more people of Irish descent in the United States than there are in Ireland. [...]

How to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet for Optimal Health
How to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet for Optimal Health

How to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet for Optimal Health

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T21:21:07+00:00January 14th, 2025|Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits, Weight Loss|

Why Fruits and Vegetables Are Key to a Healthy Diet This is my favorite time of the year for fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are the mainstay of Chinese meals, and meats are used as a condiment. Very few Chinese people have extra weight [...]

Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel
Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel

Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel

Dian Thomas2024-12-09T22:55:32+00:00January 11th, 2025|Career, Delicious Food, Travel|

Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel Whenever I travel, my mind flashes back to my favorite class at Brigham Young University. As I neared my senior year I had missed taking a class in the nutrition department. The only class that I can work [...]

Meat Loaf in an Onion: A Unique and Tasty Family Treat
Meat Loaf in an Onion: A Unique and Tasty Family Treat

Meat Loaf in an Onion: A Unique and Tasty Family Treat

Dian Thomas2025-01-07T22:35:54+00:00January 7th, 2025|Camping, Delicious Food, Outdoor Meals|

Meat Loaf in an Onion - An Unusual Family Treat Method: Foil cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 4 medium onions 2 tablespoons chopped onion (from centers) Instructions: Prepare the Onions: [...]

Dutch Oven Enchilada Pie—Simple, Cheesy, and Delicious!
Dutch Oven Enchilada Pie—Simple, Cheesy, and Delicious!

Dutch Oven Enchilada Pie—Simple, Cheesy, and Delicious!

Dian Thomas2025-01-07T22:35:21+00:00January 7th, 2025|Camping, Delicious Food, Dutch Oven|

Enchilada Pie—A Super Supper Method: Dutch oven | Time: 30 minutes Looking for a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love? This Enchilada Pie, made in a Dutch oven, is an easy, savory dish that combines the flavors of enchiladas with the [...]