By Tom and Patti Burkett The first time we pulled into the Blue Heron Visitor Center the place was buzzing. Food tents were up, children were chasing big metal and wooden …
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Gobble up some delicious turkey at home or while camping… This Instant Pot recipe is moist and yummy. Enjoy for Thanksgiving, Christmas or anytime! Serves 6 6 quart IP Ingredients …
By Tom & Patti Burkett Driving across Nebraska on highway 4, it’s hard to miss the big building sitting at the top of the hill. From below, it looks like a …
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Here is a tasty twist on serving salmon. You can grill, saute’ or bake salmon and enjoy within 20 minutes while camping. Leftovers? Save any leftovers to crumble up with …
By Tom and Patti Burkett For years we’ve had the City Museum of Saint Louis on our list of travel stops, so recently when we went to visit out park ranger daughter …
Thanksgiving is coming soon and pumpkin season continues for a few more weeks. I created this make ahead powdered pancake mix that you can bring along on a camping trip. …
Coconut flour is derived from grating the meat of fresh coconuts. The meat is then dehydrated and defatted which means the oil is extracted. The result is a fine powder …
I have been a guest reporter on Mike Wendland’s blog, RV Lifestyle, for over six years. I always considered it an honor to be invited and have enjoyed my frequent …
Almond flour is great substitute for all purpose flour for folks the avoid wheat in the foods they prepare. Here is some useful information that gives you a little background …
Whether you are visiting a pumpkin patch, roaming a Farmers Market or just wondering ‘what are the differences’ between the multiple pumpkin varieties of squash you come across while you …
If you love barista style coffee with luxurious foamy milk on top…and you happen to be adventure camping miles away from the nearest ‘fast serve’ Java cafe’, consider making a …
Here’s a recipe that will get your camping day started with some good protein and vegetables, a healthy meal that tastes great. For this recipe I diced the vegetables and …
I really enjoy traveling through rural and small town America. I have found such interesting and curious things off the main road. During my first trip in my rig in …
Keto style homemade lasagna…now that’s comfort food! If you are following a keto diet, check out this dish that has ‘faux noodles’ and it tastes wonderful. Since this is a …
Pears are delicious as a snack, added to a salad, poached in red wine, baked or grilled lightly and drizzled with honey and diced pistachios or pecans or topped with …
Fresh Figs are in season and readily available in the grocery stores and Farmers markets. I purchased a package of 6 figs at Trader Joe’s this week for $3.49 and …
Fresh peaches are in season, juicy and ripe and ideal to add to a salad, enjoy as a snack, cut in half, remove the pit/seed and grill as a side …
Summer produced abound right now at both Farmers Markets and the grocery store! Here is a homemade guacamole that is easy to ‘whip up’ while camping. You can vary the …
I love this time of year with the bounty of fresh produce available at the Farmers Markets and the grocery stores. Fresh peaches are terrific right now…ripe and juicy. This …