Since Dad, if he were alive, would have been 100 years old; I also in the fall of the year become homesick. Therefore I would like to share a couple of his favorite recipes for cooking over the campfire. No matter how serious a man is when he is fishing, there is always the chance that the fish will not bite. You have the choice of starving or to make sure you have a back up plan. The tall tales about, the one that got away, will go over better on a full stomach. Get ready for high calories and all the ingredients that we are now told are bad for you. Taste wise, you can't beat a meal like this, with good friends, a campfire and lots of tall tales.

OUTDOOR MULLIGAN STEW

Boil beef, cut into small chunks for about one half hour, then skim. Add diced carrots, turnips and potatoes. Cook 10 to 15 minutes and add cabbage cut in quarters. When almost done throw in canned corn, tomatoes and string beans. Season to taste. Last of all add a sliced onion, cook till tender. Enjoy!

HOBO SLUMGULLION

Brown onions and chunks of bologna in hot lard with sliced potatoes. When lightly browned, throw in a can of corn. Lastly beat a few eggs, toss on top of the mixture. Stir well till done. Season.

Now for the best ever, when the snow falls wet the first time each winter, this is the recipe I always yearn to taste. It has been handed down, by the men folk, going all the way back to Germany. Dad really never used measurements, but finally did it once for the benefit of the cook book being compiled by the ladies aid society for the church.
Once again I must warn you, if you are on a diet forget this recipe, because I know from experience more butter and salt really is better.

POTATO SOUP AND NOODLES

1 cup potatoes sliced or cubed 1 quart milk
1 Tablespoon chopped onions (optional) 2 Tablespoons butter
1 cup water 1 cup or more egg noodles
salt and pepper to taste

Cook potatoes (and onion) in water till tender. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper. Bring just to boiling point, add noodles and lower the heat, simmer till done. The noodles will make the soup thick. Add more or less depending on how you like your soup.
Variations:Slice some all beef hot dogs and cook till done. A sprinkle of cheese won't hurt either.
Another variation: Instead of noodles, mix an egg with one and a half cups Bisquick and drop marble size bits into the hot liquid.

I do hope anyone that tries these recipes will enjoy the long forgotten tastes, that so many of our parents, grand parents and all the way back to the old countries enjoyed.

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