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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.

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, Wellness and Lifestyle, 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 [...]

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 [...]