Cookin’ on the trail
Published 11:52 am Tuesday, May 13, 2014
BAKER CITY – People can learn or improve their Dutch oven cooking skills in a series of five classes offered by Trail Tenders this summer in Baker City.
The classes will be at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretative Center’s wagon encampment, or a covered patio if the weather is inclement.
All classes run from 10 a.m. to noon., and are on Saturdays.
The schedule includes:
• May 17 – Basics of cooking with the cast iron ovens over coals.
• June 21 – Soda biscuits and sausage gravy.
• July 19 – Chicken and dumplings.
• Aug. 16 – Dutch oven sinkers (donuts).
• Sept. 20 – Modern-day chicken lemon soup.
The cost is $10 for one session or $40 for the series of five, and that includes supplies. Pre-registration is required, as class size is limited.
An optional cooking kit, including a No. 10 Dutch oven and lid, cutting board and cookbook, is available for $75 at the Oregon Trail shop.
To register or for information, call 541-523-1852 or visit www.trailtenders.org and go to events.