David Buckingham

Skillet S’mores

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In the Spring of 2020, during the global COVID pandemic, the Boy Scouts of America promoted a “National Camp-In” encouraging scouts to camp out in their backyards. Throughout the weekend, they hosted a number of YouTube Live events, featuring guest speakers, activities, and other ways to keep scouts engaged during a time when most Scout … Read more

Lazy Peach Cobbler

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In October 2019, Daylen’s Webelos den went camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. We found this recipe for a quick and easy Dutch Oven cobbler. As it would turn out, this was Daylen’s last camping trip as a Cub Scout. COVID cancelled the annual Pack Spring camp out (“Pack Camp”). As Webelos, parents were not … Read more

Kumquat-Cranberry Cornmeal Loaf

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In the October 2012 issue of Cooking Light magazine, we found this recipe for Kumquat-Cranberry Cornmeal Loaf which looked fascinating. That year, we began baking this quick bread for the holidays and giving them as gifts. Still to this day, it is a favorite at the holiday times and is always well received by friends, … Read more

“Bomi’s” Champagne Vinaigrette

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While technically not Bomi’s recipe, this champagne vinaigrette reminds me of a salad that would always accompany any dinner at Bomi’s house. Christmas, Thanksgiving, a relative in town, or “just because”, there was always a simple salad of mixed red and green lettuce, minced shallot, and vinaigrette served after dinner.