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Historic Point Boss to host hands-on campfire cooking workshop April 25
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Summary
Historic Point Boss will hold a campfire cooking workshop on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring hands-on demonstrations — cast-iron care, maple-syrup techniques, reflector ovens, Dutch-oven lasagna and foraging demos. Space is limited; preregistration is required.
Historic Point Boss will host a full-day campfire cooking workshop on April 25, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., organizers said on Sunup, the Wisconsin Rapids Community Media morning show.
Tom Bremer, representing Historic Point Boss, told hosts James and Aaliyah the program is a hands-on living-history workshop intended for families, campers and anyone who wants to learn historical and practical outdoor cooking techniques. "We're gonna do a lasagna in a Dutch oven," Bremer said, describing the event's emphasis on participants cooking alongside demonstrators.
Bremer outlined the day’s activities: instruction on cast-iron care and use, a maple-syrup demonstration that includes traditional hot-rock methods, making pies and a Dutch baby in Dutch ovens, reflector-oven cooking including a pineapple upside-down cake, fire-starting techniques with flint and magnifying glass, baking flatbread using an ancient recipe, and a foraging-focused wild-food demo. He also described “historic pork and apple pie” and other period dishes and said participants would help prepare and clean up as part of the learning experience.
Logistics: Bremer said the workshop has a long-standing pricing structure and that organizers aim to keep groups to about 15 participants (occasionally 16). Preregistration is required and the show announced a $15 preregistration fee. Interested participants can sign up at historicpointboss.com or call (715) 459-1722 to reach the site secretary; payment may be made in advance or on the day of the event.
Why it matters: Bremer emphasized the dual goals of the workshop — preserving and teaching historical cooking techniques while offering a social, community-oriented experience. "You get to do it, and it works," he said of the period stove and techniques, arguing that hands-on participation helps people learn history through practice rather than only observation.
What to expect next: The hosts encouraged viewers to register early because the workshop has limited capacity and to check Historic Point Boss's website or call the provided phone number for any updates.
