Tamales: The Perfect Portable Food
While I love to cook in my motorhome, sometimes I just run out of gas (so to speak) and want delicious comfort food without...
Lake Superior Chowder
For many of us, March can be a cold, blustery month and there’s no better way to warm up than a rich, thick chowder...
Road Foodie: Grilled Holiday Artichokes
During the holidays, we always make some traditional dishes, but I like to find something to add a new “wow” to the table. This...
Road Foodie: Experience Twillingate
February is the month of love, and nothing says “I love you” better than your sweetheart’s favorite pie. Unfortunately, I’ve never mastered making a...
Delectable Thumbprint Cookies
Have you ever looked for the perfect thumbprint cookie recipe only to find yourself trying batch after batch, and still not being satisfied? Well,...
Road Foodie: Hammond’s and Holiday Peppermint Bark
Candy comes to mind at this sweet time of year, and no one does holiday treats better than Hammond’s Candies (www.hammondscandies.com), an old-time candy...
On a Roll
When cinnamon, sugar and butter come together in a breakfast pastry, it’s heavenly.
And when I’m traveling in my motorhome, it’s always worth a...
Mad for Mudbugs
Mudbug. Crayfish. Mudpup. Crawdaddy. Crawfish. Whatever you call them, those little warm water crustaceans are delicious, relatively inexpensive, easy to cook and make a...
Road Foodie: Lighten Up with Lemons
The holidays are behind us and, if you’re like me, all those sweets, cocktails and high-calorie foods have left you bloated, out of sorts...
Road Foodie: Pecan Pralines, Please
When summer heats up, nobody wants to bake, but your sweet tooth may still crave a sugary treat. That’s where pecan pralines come in....
California’s Golden Landscapes
Exploring the deserts, history and wild animals on the “quiet side” of Southern California
One thing I like about owning a motorhome and being semi-retired...
Motorhome Battery Systems
Improving 12-volt DC systems using the latest technology can dramatically extend off-grid livability
One of the primary benefits of owning a motorhome is the ability...
RV Tech Savvy: Odometer Issue
We have a 2007 Holiday Rambler Vacationer diesel. The odometer went from 54,000 to 3,400 on a trip. The odometer continues to work, but...
MotorHome Quick Tip: Headlight Lens Restoration
My solution for dull yellow plastic headlight lenses is to use Soft Scrub cleaning liquid rather than an expensive lens-polishing kit. You can see...
Solar Power for Your Motorhome
Xantrex has added two new lithium-ion compatible solar charge controllers to its energy-management solutions. The new 30A MPPT charge controller ($299) features dual bank...