Southeast Camper

The turn out for our 1st Southeast Camper Dutch Oven Gathering was great. Everyone had such a good time and we could not wait till September for the next one. We will be hosting it at the Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina on July 14, 2012.

We will be at the same shelter, Shelter No 1 with a Meet ‘n’ Greet around 9 AM. We would like to expand this cook out, after we set up, we hope you will join Katherine and I in preparing a few snack and finger foods for fun. Then we will get down to preparing our special recipes for the group meal at 4 pm.

A few folks missed the Spring Gathering, we hope to see you there.

Since this Gathering will be following the 4th of July, we thought it might be fun to add a little Red, White and Blue to our cook out. Let’s support our troops and the USA by showing holiday colors.

Remember this is not a competition, just friends getting together to enjoy Good Food, Good Times and Good Friends. As always guest are welcome. If you are new to Dutch Oven Cooking, just bring your gear, your recipes and we will help you get started.

Here’s the link to our Spring Dutch Oven Gathering, it has all the information to find us – Kings Mountain DOG Spring 2012

Stayed tuned as we have another gathering planned for September 29, 2012 at Lake Norman State Park, North Carolina.

See ya’ll soon,

Dan & Katherine

Here’s a quick update I received from Dave about this years Mile High Dutch Oven Gathering up in the Blue Ridge Mountains between Cherokee and Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

Here are links for more information about the Mile High Dog.

Dave’s Mile High blogspot

I’ve made my reservations and I’m ready to go. The campground will fill up for this and will have about 20+ cooks and 40+ black pots. Its a full day DOG with a group breakfast, demo’s in the afternoon and a major league supper.

Here’s a link to last years Mile High Dutch Oven Gathering, This one should be bigger. There will be 3 IDOS Chapters in one spot: Cracker Trail from FLA, Middle Tennessee and Southeast Camper.

Mile High DOG 2011

Revervations can be made here:

Mile High Campground

Hope to see ya’ll there.

Dan

We arrived at Kings Mountain State Park for our Dutch Oven Gathering a little before 9:00 a.m. We were wondering what the weather was going to do? We expected the sun to come out and be on the warm side. Well, we were wrong, the day stayed overcast and cool which keep it comfortable for outdoor cooking.

Soon everyone began rolling in and the area around the shelter was a buzz with friends that we had not seen since the fall gathering. It’s enjoyable to see everyone and hear the sound of friendship as we put up our canopies and set up our cooking area. We were not there long when we started smelling food as some started making snacks before preparing thier main dishes.

We had 13 Dutch Oven Cooks preparing 18 black pots. Some of the recipes included Coca Cola Chicken, Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos, Black Beans, Sausage and Chicken Gumbo, Southwest Venison Pie, Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing along with many more. We cannot forget the desserts: Peach Cobbler, Blueberry Peach Cobbler, Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake, Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings (yum) and a Butterscotch Rum Bunt Cake.

Along with the cooks, family and friends we had more than 30 folks for a fun afternoon in the park. We had a slow steady stream of campers coming to see what was going on and all saying the same thing “We could smell the food, so we came to see what you were doing”. We were very happen to have them.

Our day was made when the park manager stopped by, he was excited to see what we were doing and asked if we would be interested in doing this on a semi-annual basis. He mentioned that he could help promote our group and provide a shelter which in turn helps him fill the campground. I think that is a Win Win situation for all.

Josh made a video of the Dutch Oven Gathering and I want to thank him for that. I want to thank Penny for more amazing pictures too. I want to put a BIG SHOUT OUT to everyone that came, ya’ll are the best.

Here’s a link to more info about about group, Enjoy.

Network With Local – Southeast Camper Article

Southeast Camper Video – Courtesy of Josh.

Southeast Camper Dutch Oven Gathering Photos

Overall, I think this was the best Dutch Oven Gathering we’ve had and we look forward too many more.

Dan & Katherine

Spring will be here before we know it. It has been mild, so far, this winter in the Carolina’s. As you might know, we have been accepted by the International Dutch Oven Society as the local chapter for the Charlotte, NC area. Our chapter is called the Southeast Camper Dutch Oven Group.

We will host our first Dutch Oven Gathering as a chapter on April 28, 2012 at Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina.

The park is located six miles south on Route 161 off Interstate I-85, Exit 8. The Dutch Oven Gathering will be at Shelter No 1. This shelter has a fireplace along with restrooms and parking nearby. Please bring a log or two for the community fire.

We will gathering about 9 am, when the park opens for a Meet ‘N’ Greet. If you wish to cook breakfast and / or lunch would be great.

This is NOT a competition, but a chance to show off (just a little) and trade recipes. Bring your favorite recipes and equipment for preparing your meal. We will share Good Food and Recipes at the gathering with our new friends for a day of outdoor fun.

I hope you can find the time and join us. Please visit our forum for more details about our First Southeast Camper Dutch Oven Gathering. We hope to make this an anual event to be held on the last Saturday in April.

All are Welcome, Stop by and say “Hello”. We look forward to meeting you

More about – Kings Mountain State Park

What is a Dutch Oven Gathering?

See ya’ll Soon,
Dan & Katherine

Visit Southeast Camper’s Forum for updates. Please join the forum and let us know if you’re coming to cook with us or stopping by to visit, Do not hesitate to email us with any question.