I try not to buy too many countertop appliances, but after three years, Kirk wore me down on the whole concept of air fryers. My only request was that it have enough space to cook for everyone in our family, and that the interior be made of metal. He picked up a Ninja Double Stack… Continue reading Dehydrating Apples In An Airfryer
Month: September 2025
RV Camping Meals: The DG Market Special Plate
Let's say you are out camping in your RV or trailer - and even car camping - and do so much during the day that suddenly the meal you had prepped at home (a freeze-dried recipe) isn't what you want. But then you realize there might be a solution, even out in the middle of… Continue reading RV Camping Meals: The DG Market Special Plate
Boondocking Recipe: Peachy Oats
With fall approaching, oats can be a comforting way to start the day, cutting through the chill of early mornings. It was a great breakfast for the last day of summer. This recipe was designed for boondocking, and I made it in our trailer. It can be easily prepped for car camping or backpacking. Dry… Continue reading Boondocking Recipe: Peachy Oats
RV Camping: Lazy-A Campground and The Maiden Voyage of Our New Trailer
After driving our RV across the US, we decided that it just wasn't right for us. I always felt tied down with it, as if we needed a car to do anything, like go on hikes, but towing one was so expensive in gas. However, I also didn't like sitting in the seats, and the… Continue reading RV Camping: Lazy-A Campground and The Maiden Voyage of Our New Trailer
Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve
In the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, the Potomac Valley Audubon Society has four nature preserves. Tucked into the Back Creek valley under North Mountain is Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve. It sits in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, which are part of the Appalachian Mountains. It's easy to find, and not a long drive… Continue reading Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve