Dan Milam
2nd Annual NC-VA 2 State Dutch Oven Gathering 2014 in Review
We had a real good time hanging out with the IDOS chapter from Richmond, VA, the Old Dominion Iron Chefs. This was the second time we met for the NC-VA 2 State Dutch Oven Gathering.
Southeast Camper Dutch Oven Group and The Old Dominion Iron Chefs have gathered many times in the past, DOG’s, Cook-Offs and camping trips. We’ve gotten to know each other fairly good and talk about next year’s DOG has began.
We had a total 25 people including guest producing 16 black pots for dinner. The variety and quantity of food was outstanding and nobody ever leaves hungry. The weekend starts off with a big potluck on Friday night where we meet the new cooks while catching up with old friends.
Most Dutch Oven Gatherings are at state parks making them a fun filled weekend of camping and cooking. When we are not cooking we are sitting around the campfire catching up on news and trading a recipes.
Our weekend DOG had enough rain to send most folks packing, but we endured and the 2 State Dutch Oven Gathering was very enjoyable. Most Dutch Oven Gatherings that have some kind of crazy weather, be it rain or fog tend to be the best cook outs because folks will focus more on the food and each other.
If you were at the 2 State DOG, please send us your pictures and for those wanting to join, stay tuned for upcoming dates.
Our next Dutch Oven Gathering will be Southeast Campers “Spring Dutch Oven Gathering” at Kings Mountain State Park on 4/26/204, 9am for a Meet’n’Greet ending with the Cast Iron Buffet at 4pm.
Bring you recipes and gear for a fun afternoon.
See ya soon
Dan “Camp Master”
IDOS Chapter serving the Carolina’s
NC-VA 2 State Dutch Oven Gathering 03-29-2014
NC-VA 2 State DOG is set for March 29, 2014
We found a new home for the 2 State DOG Dutch Oven Gathering, Camping Trip at Jordan Lake State Park near Apex, NC.
We will meet with The Old Dominion Iron Chefs from Richmond VA for a full day of dutch oven cookery. The Dutch Oven Gathering will be held in the Seaforth area at Shelter #9 starting about 9 AM for some snacks and a full cast iron buffet at 3 PM.
Camping is available in the park at the Parkers Creek Campground about a mile north of the shelter. Please book your camp site on Loop 1, Sites 1 thru 14, so we can be close together. We can do a potluck, weary traveler’s dinner Friday night for those coming in late.
Reservations can be made online ncparks.gov
Looking forward to seeing everyone,
Dan & Katherine – Southeast Camper
Peter & Amy – Old Dominion Iron Chefs