Cabin 14

Up In Smoke

This year Lou and Roman, the crew of the We Work for Food Construction Company, or WWFFCC, planned to kick back some, and rather than work themselves to a frazzle every waking moment, enjoy what the lake, and surrounding area had to offer from a rest and relaxation standpoint.

When we first visited our Petersen Lake property, we were quick to decide that together with some general clean up and repairs, a small amount of new construction would be in order.

Perhaps a screened in porch or gazebo? Should we think about replacing the roof?  Did the cabin foundation need reinforcing, and so on.

Many different things happen within the environs of Cabin 14 during our annual fishing trips, eating being one of the most important and most frequent.

Over the 30 plus years that I have been cooking for the inmates of Cabin14, I have gathered up quite a collection of hints, shortcuts and simple “stick to your ribs” recipes. Nothing too fancy, just straight forward “fish camp” cooking that will keep the grumbling and complaining to a minimum and thereby make for a happy crew.

Cooking 2 and sometimes 3 meals a day for at least 10 hungry and demanding guys has it own unique set of challenges.  If you draw the short straw and are accorded the dubious distinction of being named Cabin 14’s Executive Chef, there are certain rules to be followed and short cuts to employ if you want to make it through the week and not spend every waking hour trying to keep everyone fed and watered..