by John Raven, Ph. B. Cooking pork chops in a Dutch oven Richard, Scott and I have formed a loose knit organization called “Tres Amigos” (Three Friends). The purpose of our organization is to spend a little quality time together and do man things. Most of our meetings are held around the fire pit at […]
by Patricia Mitchell When you need something to fry up plutonium I’m a big fan of cast-iron cooking utensils. I recommend cast iron for everything from cornbread to fried chicken to pineapple upside-down cake. I just don’t think you can beat it for even heat, durability and reasonable price. Oh, I have other skillets in my kitchen —
by John Raven, Ph.B. “Learning to cook on an open fire with a Dutch oven is a trial and error business.” Due to many request from my readers, I’m going to tell you what I know about cooking in a Dutch oven. Dutch oven is the term that refers to a cast iron pot with tight
by John Raven, Ph.B. Campfire Cooking at Quihi My buddy Scott has some land near the village of Quihi in the South Texas brush country. Quihi was named after the Caracara, a large bird of South Texas and Mexico. The Caracara is also known as the white-necked Mexican eagle buzzard or Quichie. The Alsatian settlers in
by John Raven, Ph.B. Quhi Redux The weather was favorable. The campers were ready. Time to camp out at my buddy Scott’s place at Quhi, Texas again. Our Camp Quihi is located where the Texas Hill Country makes the transition to the Texas Brush Country. The land is flat and heavy with vegetation. Scott has spent