The Wood's Woman's Pot: Black Pot Cooking Indoors & Out [Misc. Supplies]

Mignonne Pearson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2005

Simply the best guide available on cast iron cooking by the renowned wood's woman, Mignonne Pearson. Recipes are Boy Scout tested for preparation ease and great taste. Features basic and creative instructions for how to use cast iron pots in the kitchen or while camping. The unique easel design stays open on a countertop or hangs on a tree. It slips easily into a backpack, but this little classic should have a reserved place on your cookbook shelf.

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About the Author

Mignonne Pearson, also known as the Wood’s Woman, is the recipient of the prestigious Silver Antelope of the Boy Scouts of America. With over 40 years of experience as an expert in many hunting, fishing and shooting activities, Mignonne is a true outdoors enthusiast. Her beloved recipes were tenderly developed over many years with her husband, Mitchell and her sons, Mitchell, Jr. and Ian along with the countless Boy Scouts she has encouraged and trained. She has demonstrated cast iron cooking techniques throughout the US. She makes her home in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Product Details

• Misc. Supplies: 64 pages
• Publisher: auraomega (May 1, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 0976069776
• ISBN-13: 978-0976069775
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,546,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have cookbook for cast iron cooking, November 7, 2005

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Shannon Smith (Murphy, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wood's Woman's Pot: Black Pot Cooking Indoors & Out (Misc. Supplies)

I'm not much of a cook, and I'm usually pretty intimidated by cookbooks, so when I received this cookbook as a gift, I didn't think that things would be different. I was wrong! This cookbook literally leads you by the hand and tells you everything you need to know to use a cast iron Dutch oven-both indoors and outdoors.

The recipes are easy to follow, with everyday ingredients and very few steps. It's very practical for use when camping since the recipes call for many boxed and canned ingredients. Nothing beats cooking at your campsite. Just be prepared for all of the other campers who will come by and want a taste! And don't worry if you don't camp out. Every recipe tells you how to prepare the dish in your kitchen as well as outdoors.

By far the best thing about this cookbook is that I now know how to use a Dutch oven to make more than just pot roast and stew. The are recipes for lots of other dishes, including lasagna!! Plus, there are recipes for breads, veggie side dishes, and even desserts.

If you've got a cast iron Dutch oven sitting on a shelf in your kitchen, you should have this cookbook!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just What We Needed, November 28, 2005

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Judy Dalrymple "Boy Scout Leader" (Coppell, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wood's Woman's Pot: Black Pot Cooking Indoors & Out (Misc. Supplies)

This little book saved our lives when our Troop decided to have a contest at the campout. All of the kids in the new patrols had to prepare a meal to compete with the rest of the older kids. We didn't know exactly where to start with our planning until one of the boys brought a cookbook his dad used around the house and when he went deer hunting. We noticed right away how it listed what to buy, how much charcoal to use to get the right temperature and how long to cook it. The instructions were real easy to follow. The tips on seasoning found in the book made it easy to decide how they wanted it to taste. The guys had everything they needed to prepare the meal. Their fire was perfect and they didn't over-cook anything. The judges were impressed with their knowledge about the ingredients, the simple steps they took to start their fire, and how good the food tasted. They didn't win first place, but all of the other guys hung around during preparation and time to sample the food. The kids were so proud of not being out done by the older guys and being the center of attention during the contest. Every Patrol leader wanted a copy of our cookbook....Judy Dalrymple, Coppell Texas.

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for any real cook, March 27, 2009

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Florence Nightengale "Robin" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wood's Woman's Pot: Black Pot Cooking Indoors & Out (Misc. Supplies)

The design of this product makes for easy use indoors or out. The recipes are delicious and crowd pleasing. This woman knows her stuff.
Thanks, Mignonne.