Stick cooking is probably the oldest form— at least it's the method depicted in most books and movies you read and see about prehistoric times. With just a few contemporary updates, stick cooking is still one of today's most universal and popular cooking methods. Stick [...]
Stick cooking is probably the oldest form of cooking — at least it's the method depicted in most of the books and movies you read and see about prehistoric times. With just a few contemporary updates, stick cooking is still one of the most universal [...]
This weekend I had guests in from Texas. The first thing they asked me was, “How can we cook in the Dutch oven you sent us?” I used the delicious Pistol Rock Chicken recipe that I shared with you last week to start out. Their [...]
An easy and dramatic way to start a fire is to use two flashlight batteries and a strip of grade 00 or finer steel wool. Cut or stretch a piece to about 8 inches in length. Align two good flashlight batteries on top of each [...]
I just got back from Boston, where the trees and flowers are just waking up. I know that New England is known for its fall spectacular, but I am going to say spring sure comes in a close second. With all the trees waking up [...]
It is possible to boil water in an unwaxed paper cup without the cup igniting. Pour water or milk into the cup. Cut a small square of aluminum foil and place it under the cup. Set foil and cup in or on the hot coals. [...]
I have a guests from Texas coming to stay with me this week. Their first request was could we cook in Dutch ovens? About year ago I gave them a Dutch over and since they are in tornado and hurricane country it could be a [...]
With warm weather knocking at our door, it's time to dust off the Dutch ovens and get out and enjoy a wonderful outdoor meal. Here are two recipes that have always bring rave reviews. Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake is one that is a meal in [...]
Camping trips are just around the corner. School will be out and boys, girls and families will be heading for the woods. Perhaps there will be even more camping this year, with gasoline prices headed for the roof. Camping is the perfect place to save [...]
This is my signature recipe. I have demonstrated it on television many times. 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 (16-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained 1 (8-ounce) jar maraschino cherries 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix, prepared according to package directions [...]
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