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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Dutch ovens have been pleasing palates since pioneer times. People can get tips on using this age-old cooking device to make tasty dishes at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Outdoor Cooking: Intro to Dutch Ovens For Women.” This free class, which is for women only, will be 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 21 at MDC’s Springfield Conservation Nature Center. The class is for ages 14-adult. Girls 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult female. Women can register for this class at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/170906
Stews, casseroles, meats, and a variety of desserts are among the types of foods that can be prepared in a Dutch oven. In addition to learning how to use this time-honored piece of cookware, participants will also get to sample some of the dishes that can be prepared with a Dutch oven.
For more information, call 417-888-4237. The Springfield Conservation Nature Center is located in southeast Springfield at 4601 S. Nature Center Way. More information about other upcoming events at the nature center can be found by calling 417-888-4237 or by going to mdc.mo.gov/southwestevents.
