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Breakfast

Deserts

Dutch Oven

Grills don't need to cost a ton of money. Create a simple DIY grill easy to pack on your next adventure.

Entrées

Lunch

Sides

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.

How to Turn Your Backyard into a Relaxing Outdoor Experience
How to Turn Your Backyard into a Relaxing Outdoor Experience

How to Turn Your Backyard into a Relaxing Outdoor Experience

Dian Thomas2025-01-17T23:13:33+00:00January 16th, 2025|Backyard, Family Fun, Outdoor Meals|

Escape the Fast-Paced World in Your Backyard If you are looking for a slow-paced "experience'' in a fast-paced world - look no further than your back yard. Nothing can be more relaxing than to sit around a campfire and share experiences with your family and [...]

10 Key Insights Into Traditional Chinese Food Culture
10 Key Insights Into Traditional Chinese Food Culture

10 Key Insights Into Traditional Chinese Food Culture

Dian Thomas2025-01-17T23:13:33+00:00January 16th, 2025|China, Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits, Travel|

10 Key Insights Into Traditional Chinese Food Culture As I often travel to China and observe their way of life I also gain new insights into the culture. I have been in China this time for the Spring Festival, which is their biggest holiday. It [...]

Football Hoagie and Caesar Salad
Football Hoagie and Caesar Salad

Football Hoagie and Caesar Salad

Dian Thomas2025-01-29T21:19:55+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Family Fun, Holiday Fun, Uncategorized|

This Sunday afternoon many friends and families will gather to watch the big football game. It is fun and easy to add a special touch by making some football hoagies, which can be, served along with a wonderful Caesar salad. If football is not on your [...]

Pomegranates: Delicious to Eat and Easy to Deseed
Pomegranates: Delicious to Eat and Easy to Deseed

Pomegranates: Delicious to Eat and Easy to Deseed

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:04:31+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Healthy Eating Habits|

I was first introduced to the pomegranate when I was a very young child. I remember my mother would buy each of us a pomegranate.Once the fruit was open, it usually took the better part of the evening getting the tiny seeds out and eating [...]

Exploring the Rich and Unique Culinary Traditions of China
Exploring the Rich and Unique Culinary Traditions of China

Exploring the Rich and Unique Culinary Traditions of China

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:03:41+00:00January 16th, 2025|China, Delicious Food|

China has a culture that is over 5000 years old and many of the traditions have been passed down for thousands of years. The Chinese enjoy a plentiful breadbasket today, but for many years food was very scarce and many even starved. China is geographically [...]

Warm Up This Winter with These Top 10 Soup-Making Tips
Warm Up This Winter with These Top 10 Soup-Making Tips

Warm Up This Winter with These Top 10 Soup-Making Tips

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:03:40+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food|

With cool days and cold nights ahead the perfect thing to warm you up during the winter months is soup. Valerie Phillips, a very good friend of mine, has put her creative juices together and now put out a wonderful book entitled, Soup’s On! We’ve [...]

Creative and Meaningful DIY Gift Ideas for Cherished Memories
Creative and Meaningful DIY Gift Ideas for Cherished Memories

Creative and Meaningful DIY Gift Ideas for Cherished Memories

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:03:20+00:00January 16th, 2025|Crafts, Delicious Food, Dian's Journey, Family Fun|

Creative and Meaningful DIY Gift Ideas for Cherished Memories I can remember when I was young we did not have a lot of money. I am not sure that we realized that as we drew names and each one of us had the responsibility to [...]

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, Wellness and Lifestyle|

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 [...]