We had a real good time at the Chili Cook Out and Dutch Oven Gathering at Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina. The weather was great for the beginning of November, Mid 60’s and Sunny. It couldn’t have been better.

When we set plans for the Chili Cook Out we had a large group that wanted to come, but as time went on the group got smaller and smaller. We understand how plans can change and you do what you need to do for your family. We had no idea how many people would be at the Chili Cook Out, so we proceeded like normal and set up the pavilion as if we were having a big crowd to keep our spirits lifted. Claudia and Katherine swept up and set the tables for our big day. Michael and I set up our cook stations and began prepping our recipes.

Michael with his New Portable Fire Pit
As the day moved onto the afternoon it started to get a little quiet, so the girls decided to take a walk and get the word out about our Dutch Oven Gathering and Demonstration. We continued on with making our big pots of chili and sure enough about 4 PM guest started coming by to introduce themselves and sample of our great cooking. This made the event worth while.The Chili is on! And Hot Links!

We sure missed the rest of the gang that could not make it to the Cook Out, but we’re sure we’ll see each other at the next gathering in the spring. We also made some new friends and hope they will join us in the spring.

Too sum it all up, I think we should get two thumbs up. We had 4 cooks and 10 or more guest. We had 2 large pots of chili that were of different styles, but Good and Spicy! We also had Cornbread, Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake, Beef Hot Links and assorted snacks.

A Sampling of the Great Food!

Thank you to everyone for a Fun Summer and Some Great Food.

Stay tuned for more information about our Spring Dutch Oven Gathering. If 2011 turns out to be as good as 2010, we are in for seriously “Good Eats”.

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I don’t know about everybody else, but we had such a good time at the Kings Mountain Dutch Oven Gathering on Saturday 10/09/10 that I wanted to do it again before the holidays. Several others agreed, so “We Are On”

We’ll meet at Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina. The park is 6 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 and more space for us to accommodate even more Dutch Oven enthusiasts.

More about Kings Mountain State Park

The theme of this Dutch Oven Gathering is Chili, aka “Texas Red”. There are “No Rules” to the chili, if you like beans etc, go for it. This is NOT a competition, but it is a chance to show off (just a little) and trade recipes, bring your favorite recipes and prepare them at the shelter with friends. If you would like to make something else that would be fine, but let’s stick to the theme of spicy foods. As always breads and desserts are welcome.

The weather is changing fast and cooling quickly, Please help out by bringing some firewood.

For more info about the Chili Cook Out

I hope you can find the time and join us. Please use the link above to join our forum for more details about our Chili Cook Out Dutch Oven Gathering.

Guest are Welcome, Stop by and say “Hello”.

Get your black iron seasoned and ready for the trail. Mark this on your calendar for a fun day of cool weather and hot food.

See ya’ll Soon,
Dan “Camp Master”