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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.

Hike and Cook: Backpack Barbecue Chicken Recipe
Hike and Cook: Backpack Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Hike and Cook: Backpack Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Dian Thomas2025-01-07T20:29:37+00:00January 7th, 2025|Camping, Delicious Food|

With summer in full swing, it's time to turn down the heat on the kitchen stove and heat things up in the woods. Bring a backpack, a chicken, and several newspapers to enjoy this traditional outdoor barbecue chicken favorite. While you enjoy a leisurely hike, [...]

Mastering Dutch Oven Cooking: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Mastering Dutch Oven Cooking: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Mastering Dutch Oven Cooking: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Dian Thomas2024-12-28T22:06:00+00:00December 28th, 2024|Camping, Dutch Oven, Homesteading and Heritage|

There is nothing better than something cooked in a Dutch oven. Dutch ovens were the main pot used when the pioneers came across the plains. Today Utah has more Dutch ovens per capita that any other state. There are even contests at fairs and trade [...]

Cooking Outdoors: Unique Recipes Using Natural Ingredients
Cooking Outdoors: Unique Recipes Using Natural Ingredients

Cooking Outdoors: Unique Recipes Using Natural Ingredients

Dian Thomas2024-12-28T22:06:11+00:00December 28th, 2024|Camping, Delicious Food, Family Fun|

My father was a forest ranger and I grew up loving the mountains and the outdoors. With all the water we have had this year in Utah, the mountains are really green.In the west we are blessed with an abundance of great placess to go [...]

Make Your Own Delicious Tomato Sauce
Make Your Own Delicious Tomato Sauce

Make Your Own Delicious Tomato Sauce

Dian Thomas2024-11-30T22:17:45+00:00December 16th, 2024|Delicious Food, Food Preservation|

Home canning and freezing are good ways to have nutritious food products on hand. Fresh, quality produce preserves well for later use. It’s even better when you are able to grow your own. Be sure to follow a reputable canning guide to avoid food safety [...]

Dry It, You’ll Like It
Dry It, You’ll Like It

Dry It, You’ll Like It

Dian Thomas2024-11-30T22:17:00+00:00December 9th, 2024|Delicious Food, Food Preservation|

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 berries and meat for jerky. Today, drying still has advantages. If you come back from a farmer’s market with a [...]

Go Lean to Lose Weight
Go Lean to Lose Weight

Go Lean to Lose Weight

Dian Thomas2024-11-30T22:18:24+00:00December 5th, 2024|Delicious Food, Fitness and Lifestyle, Weight Loss|

Healthy Eating with Lean Meats: Choosing the Best Cuts for a Healthier Lifestyle 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 lean when the skin is [...]

Preparing for Winter
Preparing for Winter

Preparing for Winter

Dian Thomas2024-11-19T20:34:49+00:00November 19th, 2024|Backyard, Food Preservation, Homesteading and Heritage|

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 [...]

Don’t Gain Weight during the Holidays: 5 Keys to Success
Don’t Gain Weight during the Holidays: 5 Keys to Success

Don’t Gain Weight during the Holidays: 5 Keys to Success

Dian Thomas2024-11-19T19:55:07+00:00November 19th, 2024|Delicious Food, Fitness and Lifestyle, Holiday Fun, Weight Loss|

If you have ever gone on a roller coaster ride you know that just after you pass the top you are in for the ride of your life with out the ability to control your speed. It is so easy to fall into the holiday [...]

Planning for Holiday Diet Success
Planning for Holiday Diet Success

Planning for Holiday Diet Success

Dian Thomas2024-11-19T19:43:25+00:00November 19th, 2024|Holiday Fun, Sides, Weight Loss|

When November comes around, I always think “Oh, no!” It’s time to get ready for the fast-paced ride. It is the beginning of tons of food and endless to-do lists. I have found one key to an enjoyable holiday season–and creating one that I can [...]

Delicious Holiday Recipe Fits Every Meal
Delicious Holiday Recipe Fits Every Meal

Delicious Holiday Recipe Fits Every Meal

Dian Thomas2024-11-18T22:26:30+00:00November 18th, 2024|Christmas, Delicious Food|

It is not often that you find a recipe that can be served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This recipe is one that you can have any time of the day, and it is delicious. I have also used it for a special occasion meal. [...]