Robert T
TVWBB Guru
Wanted to tell the story behind this Dutch oven. Anyone who has seen my posts knows I use it quite often.
My grandpa came to America in the 20's from Spain and meandered to Idaho to become the camp cook in a sheepherder camp. They camped out for long periods of time as a way of life. Can you imagine cooking all meals on an open fire daily? As is true of most Basque men he was a terrific cook.
I asked my mom if she could verify whether this Dutch oven was one from the camp days. She said she didn't know but doubted it. Needless to say it is very old and no doubt saw countless tremendous meals before I received it after his death in the 80's.
The bottom is almost worn smooth but you can barely see "Round Roaster" stamped into the iron.
Whatever was affixed to the lid so you can lift it was long gone by the time I got it. This makes it an adventure to stir stuff and check on things by lifting that little piece of metal on top, especially when it's been on the charcoal for a while. But I love using it and it's a connection I treasure.
