RVing and boondocking in inland California
This year we’re making a point of visiting inland California, in contrast to our usual dash to the Pacific Coast Highway, which we have done for six of our eight …
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Watermelon Salad/Selecting a watermelon
This recipe would be a no fuss side dish to go with a 4th of July mixed grill main dish while on a camping adventure. I have provided a quick …
Naan Bread Pizza
Whether you are cooking up a snack, lunch, dinner or an appetizer, this is a quick and easy summer grilled pizza that comes together quickly and tastes fabulous! Serves 1 …
Camping in the Caldera – Our Volcanic Adventure
Well this is exciting – as we have moved north up the eastern side of the Sierras past Yosemite, we have entered the Long Valley Caldera, the remnants of a …
Asian Cole Slaw
Here is a quick, easy and refreshing cole slaw that is perfect for summer picnics and BBQ’s or grilled foods. Serves 2 – 3 however you can easily increase or …
Rallying & Joining the International Percy Fan Club
A month ago Miss Elsie and I packed up our RV EmmyLou, and began the drive east from San Diego. We are at times meandering our way to New Jersey …
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Instant Pot Korean Style Baby Back Ribs
I came up with this recipe for a no fuss Instant Pot dinner last night. It may be simple but it is delightful! 6 quart Instant Pot or cut the …
Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
Enjoy chicken marsala using an Instant Pot for sautéing and cooking this delightful dish. 3 quart Instant Pot Ingredients 4 chicken thighs 1 cup …
Off the Beaten Path in Lindsborg, Kansas
By Tom and Patti Burkett We were looking forward to a stop in Lindsborg, Kansas. Many of Tom’s ancestors are Swedish, and we maintain a number of Swedish traditions, especially around …
Quick ‘n Spicy Shrimp
Whether cooking inside your RV or outside on a grill or portable stovetop, this simple recipe is delicious as an appetizer or served on top of a salad or serve …
The Beekeeper of McElvoy Canyon
Whenever I get somewhere interesting in my travels, I start Googling around to look for information on the local situation in terms of history, geology, and whatnot. With the Internet …
Camping in the Shadow of Mount Whitney
We finally ended our month-long stay in New Mexico when faced with the prospect of multiple days of rain. Trouble was, it was also raining in Arizona, so we had …
Lime Ginger Thai Salad Dressing
I came up with this salad dressing to serve with a main course salad for dinner. The dressing is light and refreshing… perfect dressing for warm weather! Serves 2 …
Jennifer’s Tip: Seven Life Hacks for RVers
This week I have a whole bunch of tips. I call them Life Hacks for the RVer…. little things that can make a big difference. I have seven of them, life hacks …
Apricot Pecan Tassies
This is a simple delight idea for a Mother’s Day treat to share. I created this recipe today and you can easily decrease the number of little mini tassies or …
Using elevation for perfect weather in New Mexico
We started out for the year in late March, which allowed us to take the more northerly I-40 route across the country instead of the southern border hugging I-10 route. …
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Southern Illinois and the echos of a dying town
Southern Illinois is nestled between two of the biggest rivers on the continent. Historically, regular floods of both the Ohio and the Mississippi left the region covered deep in silt, fantastically …
Turkey Enchiladas
I wanted to create a dinner from what I had on hand in the refrigerator and pantry for putting together dinner last night. I came up with a variation of …
Filet of Halibut
This is a recipe I created for a main meal entree that can be enjoyed while camping or anytime! Halibut filets are adaptable for cooking or baking in a variety …