First time ever for me at any bushcraft stuff - thanks to everyone for all the help, advice and welcome - especially Dacorum for organising it. The skills and knowledge you lot have is amazing.
Midlands May '09 Meet.
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A brilliant Meet as always, thanks to all that were there, especially Decorum for organising it again... Maybe next time I'll make an ember
The Master at work:
Two Dogs bowing for NATO:
Success:
Chicken of the Woods?:
Brew Time:
The Master at work:
Two Dogs bowing for NATO:
Success:
Chicken of the Woods?:
Brew Time:
That was a really good weekend, Nice seeing everyone and a big thanks to Phil for organizing it.
George
George
Great weekend guys. Thanks for letting me use your bowdrill George, though I didnt get fire I did improve on my last attempt.
And thanks to Addo for the tree walk
ooo keep hold of my tent pegs till next time Lindsey
ooo keep hold of my tent pegs till next time Lindsey
I gave them to Dec for safekeeping
I gave them to Dec for safekeeping
Ta very much
I bet he was happy, he has only just unloaded a load of other peoples stuff
Thanks all for a chilled out weekend.
- a small bag af pegs is a whole lot easier to store and cart around than a huge billy .
A 'couple' of pics from me ...
There are already some similar pics, but ...
It's possible that we'll over play the Pignut pics - because Spam's yet to find one at the Close
A couple of pics of my shelf.
And finally, a bit of wood art.
... I bet he was happy, he has only just unloaded a load of other peoples stuff
- a small bag af pegs is a whole lot easier to store and cart around than a huge billy .A 'couple' of pics from me ...
There are already some similar pics, but ...
It's possible that we'll over play the Pignut pics - because Spam's yet to find one at the Close
A couple of pics of my shelf.
And finally, a bit of wood art.
I had a great meet thanks all and of course Dec. Nice pics fellas, a good sized decay fungus there martin The wood looked particularly nice in this fine weather were having. When home, I walked though the front door to be pushed out the back one with orders to sort a BBQ out. Just carried on as at the meet, starting fires and cooking all afternoon!
Tryed this set up out, which I ment to bring along. A folding grill group buy (bcl) and ss roasting tin from Morrisons. It worked a treat.
See you all at the next one.
The wood looked particularly nice in this fine weather were having. When home, I walked though the front door to be pushed out the back one with orders to sort a BBQ out. Just carried on as at the meet, starting fires and cooking all afternoon! Tryed this set up out, which I ment to bring along. A folding grill group buy (bcl) and ss roasting tin from Morrisons. It worked a treat.
See you all at the next one.
Great weekend - thanks to Decorum for organising it all.
Also thanks to MartinK9 for the mini coolpacks and to Mesquite for the sharpening advice and use of the oil/water stones - I'm always blown away by the generosity people have with their time, skills and kit on Meets, I'm very grateful.
:You_Rock_
And not forgetting PJMcBear for the wood sorrel and the bannock-tossing skills!
Also thanks to MartinK9 for the mini coolpacks and to Mesquite for the sharpening advice and use of the oil/water stones - I'm always blown away by the generosity people have with their time, skills and kit on Meets, I'm very grateful.
:You_Rock_
And not forgetting PJMcBear for the wood sorrel and the bannock-tossing skills!
Yeah Paul you champion T0sser
Good job too; or there would of been murder in the woods
And before Decorum mentions it - I am pants at pan handling
Besides I like ash on my steak
I tried making bannock when I got home - it was rubbish - so yes - recipe(s) please - need to be fool proof though!
Im sure Rob will be along in a bit, but I think his very yummy recipe was John fennas with added cinamon, nutneg and allspice and raisens.
Try adding chorizo and finish with cheese to a basic mix, for a savory option
Some recipies from the site. Ive tryed them all and they all work as long as you cook them slow, and best in a non stick pan. Even better with a domed lid on top to help trap heat and rise the bannock.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/index.php/Food-Cooking/Bannock.html
Try adding chorizo and finish with cheese to a basic mix, for a savory option
Some recipies from the site. Ive tryed them all and they all work as long as you cook them slow, and best in a non stick pan. Even better with a domed lid on top to help trap heat and rise the bannock.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/index.php/Food-Cooking/Bannock.html
Addo - Yep they were the recipes I tried - the first two anyway - Hoodoo's and Match's - I'll try again in my actual bushcraft non non-stick frying pan on a low heat and see if that works
Hello chaps,
The recipe I used was:
400g self-raising flour
100-120g golden castor sugar
1-2 tsps baking powder
1-2 handfuls of sultanans
1-2 handfuls of vegetable suet (this could be reduced)
2-3 tsps all spice / cinnamon / nutmeg
All quantities approximate!
That made enough for two large bannocks. The suet is not to everyone's taste (sorry Paul!) so you could probably reduce the amount without much bother.
I ended up with quite a "wet" mixture, so it needed a non-stick pan and a gentle heat (plus a good tossing every 6-7 mins).
A dryer mixture would work better in a dutch oven with heat above and below, or on a hot stone / board... my mixture would have slid off!
The recipe I used was:
400g self-raising flour
100-120g golden castor sugar
1-2 tsps baking powder
1-2 handfuls of sultanans
1-2 handfuls of vegetable suet (this could be reduced)
2-3 tsps all spice / cinnamon / nutmeg
All quantities approximate!
That made enough for two large bannocks. The suet is not to everyone's taste (sorry Paul!) so you could probably reduce the amount without much bother.
I ended up with quite a "wet" mixture, so it needed a non-stick pan and a gentle heat (plus a good tossing every 6-7 mins).
A dryer mixture would work better in a dutch oven with heat above and below, or on a hot stone / board... my mixture would have slid off!
I use Mungo's bannock receipe, found it works for me and you just use your hands as the measuring device.
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