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Baking in a Box Oven (aka Scotch Oven)
In the last post, I demonstrated how to make a scotch oven, and we’re picking it up now with a demo of how it actually bakes food. You’ll see that charcoal is an important (essential) part of the process, so I’m … Continue reading
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Make a Box Oven (aka Scotch Oven)
A what? Don’t you mean a dutch oven? Nope. I mean a scotch oven, so named because a liquor box is perfect for the job. I learned this “technology” at a recent camp training, and I was smitten by its … Continue reading
Make a Fire Starter
Gang, this is the second of several posts covering some of the things I learned during a recent camping training for adult scout leaders and volunteers. In the first post, I proved that, against all conventional wisdom, I’m actually capable … Continue reading
Badge Task Mash-Up: Books & Family Heritage, Part I
The mash-up: two or more things that stand alone quite nicely, but, put together can create something that feels both new and familiar. The sum usually may not always be greater than the parts, but it’s still a fun exercise. I tried … Continue reading
Growing Crystals: Kitchen Science 101
My time in the kitchen is generally relegated to two things: grabbing a snack, or passing through it to get from one room to the next. But this simple “kitchen science” experiment meant little more than boiling up some water … Continue reading
