Campfire
Recipes
Orangey Gingerbread
Hollow out oranges from the
top, making sure that you do not
cut a hole in the orange (other
than the top).
Fill the orange halfway to the
top with gingerbread batter.
Wrap the orange loosely in
aluminum foil.
Place the oranges in the
coals of the campfire and bake/
cook for approx. 12 minutes.
and all but 15 acres were sold. The
David Rogers Children’s Fund, under
the administration of the LaGrange
County Circuit Court, continues to
serve the needs of the county’s children for more than 130 years after the
death of Dr. Rogers. It is worth noting
that since the time land first became
available for purchase in LaGrange
County, the 15 acres which is home to
the David Rogers Memorial Park has
only had two owners: Dr. David Rogers
and LaGrange County.
Every year on the 4th weekend in
August, David Rogers Memorial Park
reverts back to the year 1845. The
park’s authentic pioneer log cabins and
1826 log barn come alive with period
music, storytellers, pioneer crafts and
workmen, and nightly folk dancing.
There is even a circuit riding preacher
who arrives on horseback. It’s an event
that allows park visitors a glimpse into
what life was like during the early days
of LaGrange County. More information
is available on their website: davidrogersdays.org.
Homemade
Ice Cream
Test them to see if the gingerbread is done. If not, place
back in the coals for a few more
minutes.
1 lb. coffee can with lid.
Fill with 1 pint of ½ & ½, ½ cup sugar, 1 tsp
vanilla or 2 Tbl choc syrup or ¼ cup strawberries.
Put lid on can and secure with duct tape.
Place the 1 lb. coffee can into a 3 lb. coffee can.
Layer with crushed ice and rock salt and place lid
on top.
Find a partner. Sit on the ground 3-4 feet
apart. Roll the can back and forth for 8-10
minutes.
Check to see if ice cream is hard. If not, add
more ice and salt and roll another 8 minutes.
Enjoy!
The Hometown Treasure · July ‘12 · pg 23