Author: Mark
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I have a bit of a problem with the word “Gourmet”. It kinda comes across as a bit of snobbery. In a lot of ways, that’s kinda contradictory to the spirit of the dutch oven. a “Dutch Oven Gourmet” is almost an oxymoron. On the other hand, perhaps a better word to describe it is a dichotomy.

A see a good example of what I mean, go to the IDOS World Championship Cook-Off and take a look around at what you see. You’ll seen untrained chefs, talking to each other in a “good ole boy” kinda drawl. Instead of the formal chef toque, many are wearing cowboy hats. Instead of the double-breasted shirts of the restaurant, you’ll see bandanas and bolo ties. And you definitely won’t see any professional ovens or stoves.

And yet, the food prepared that day is world-class, five-star food.

So, what defines “Gourmet“? Well, that’s a lot like asking what defines “Fine Art”. It really is in the palate of the taster.

Anyway, as I looked back over the black pot and tried to remember some of the more… (Read the rest of this article at the following article source link for the full story)

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