Campfire Cooking 101 Workshop Offered

Learn the various techniques of camp cookery with both open fire and Dutch ovens at this great workshop offered at Hemlock Springs Historic Crafts and Cultural Arts Center. Explore the history and legends of the Campfire Cook. Share in the output of an open-air kitchen. Bring your appetite, willing hands & camera to capture this wholesome outdoor adventure at Hemlock Springs. The Center is currently in the process of building a chuck wagon complete with antique cookware as would have been used in days gone by. Fun things to learn about and explore!

 

This workshop is instructed by Alan Flynn. Mr. Flynn has over 20 years experience in public food preparation as a restaurant owner, caterer and resort food service manager. He was taught many of the old ways by  his Grandmother Flynn, who is well-known by many local residents in the Galeton and Ulysses areas.

 

This workshop will be held on Saturday, June 16th from 5 - 8pm. The cost is $30.00 per attendee and includes recipes, resources for Dutch Oven Societies, hands-on experience with historic cast iron cookware and kettles, as well as a campfire after the meal with music under the stars. The menu for this class includes: Chicken Fried Steak, BBQ Baked Beans, Biscuits and Apple Crisp. Enrollment is limited so call today!

 

Campfire Cooking Workshops will also be held on September 8 and October 6, featuring new menus for each class! Hemlock Springs Historic Crafts and Cultural Arts Center is located on Gardeau Road in Keating Summit, Pennsylvania. To register please call the Potter County Education Council at 814-274-4877, 814-642-2295 or 814-435-9490. For  directions/map, please visit the Hemlock Springs Center website  or call Bonnie Wood at 814-642-9341.