Southeast Camper Cabin Fever DOG 2024
WOW!
What a way to start off the new year, Fine Food, Friends, Family, and Fun were enjoyed by all, as we rendezvoused at Andrew Jackson State Park, Feb 3, for Cabin Fever Dutch Oven Gathering, our first gathering of 2024. Some, who will remain unnamed, were so excited that they even arrived 3 or 4 days early to blaze our trail.
We sometimes have called this February event the âChili DOGâ however, even though temperatures may have touched the freezing point at night, we were blessed with blue cloudless skies, warm sun, and thermometers reporting in the high 60âs during the day.
On Thursday night numerous Pie Irons decorated the fire pit, filled with every possible stuffing from grilled cheese to BBQ, to pizza and calzones, Sloppy Joeâs, and of course some âsweetsâ. The only complaint I heard was âhurry up and quit cooking⊠and put more wood on the fireâ.
Friday nightâs âWeary Travelersâ dinner was a feast in itself as we gathered around the campfire again and gorged ourselves from tables lined with more Cast Iron Dutch Ovens that never emptiedâŠ.. and that was only a preview of the sweet and savory delights to follow the next day.
Saturday morning by 8:00am the wagons rolled to the shelter area where smoking camp kitchens sprung to life. Aromas of all sorts wafted on the crisp morning air as many breakfast specialties were prepared, sausage, biscuits, breakfast burritos, apple dumplings, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and breads. Too many selections to see or sample.
We attracted the attention of many park visitors wanting to know who we were and what we were doing. Several of them excitedly indicated they would be back. Snacks and appetizers continued to flow well into the early afternoon including special deliveries of Toasted Mozzarella Sticks and Seasoned Potato Wedges, hand-prepared by our next generation chefs, Kindle, and Jacob. A couple of hours later, 24 Black Pots filled the tables for the Dutch Oven Gathering. It goes without saying that it was impossible to try every dish, but I will say that no one left hungry for lack of food.
We finished the day with a group photo, packed our wares, said our goodbyes, and began to plan the Southeast Camper Spring Dutch Oven Gathering in April.
Until then, Happy Trails
Dan Ewing
Southeast Camper
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My family and I have been campfire cooking for many years from hots dogs on a stick when I was young to teaching Dutch Oven, Pie Iron and open fire cooking classes from scouts to the young at heart.
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Thx,
Dan “Camp Master”