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Dec 21^st, 2008 at 6:01pm

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Hi All
this is my first time on this site, and I am ashamed to admit it but I have never used a camp oven before. I do, however, go camping, and have long been interested in acquiring a camp oven but have been too afraid to purchase one as I have never been sure just what or how big I should get.

I am dying to try some recipes but really need to know what I should get first. We are a family of 5. I have 3 growing boys (well, one husband and 3 children) one of whom is already 18 and towers over everyone. I imagine I would need a CO big enough to make a decent meal for all of us but am not sure. Any suggestions?

Cheers!

My life is a performance for which I was never given the chance to rehearse.

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Reply #1 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 6:31pm

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Hi Vic and welcome to the forum,I,m sure all your questions can be answered in these pages.
cheers George

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Reply #2 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 7:34pm

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Hi VicStar and welcome to COCIA land. I see we are nearly neighbors only we have a better Lake over here. Grin

For a first oven I would recommend a 12 inch one. If you head down to Anaconda at Logan you will see some good ones.

If you are budget conscious have a look at their Spinifex range. Made in China but seem to be very good and have a shape very similar to the expensive American Lodge. They also have a very good length to the leg. The upmarket Camp Chef which may be up to three times the price are also a very good buy if you want to spend that extra dollar.

When we get Christmas and the Hedlow COG out of the way we must have organise a get together here in the Brisbane area so that we can share some ideas.

The last one at TBF's was certainly a great day.

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Reply #3 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 7:40pm

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A family of five, well three growing boys eat as much as an adult so five adults = a 12" or 14" oven.
Start off with something easy like a stew or casserole and if you're doing it with LPG or heat beads you won't need top heat. Simmer it gently for two hours, don't be afraid to taste it and add seasoning or whatever and also see if the meat is tender/cooked.
Really simple and as you gain confidence you can do a Pavlova or Raisin Bread or.....

pd

When I die I hope my missus doesn't sell my camp ovens for what I told her I paid for them. pd

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Reply #4 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 7:49pm

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Hi VicStar,
welcome to COCIA, enjoy your time here and don't ever be ashamed to say that you have never used a CO before

There are many on line here that will consider it a privilege to help you get started and before you know it you will be cooking like a pro & probably heaps better than me too.

Do I sniff another Brissy COG in the pipeline-- Yahoo Buckaroo!!

Regards Skip Smiley

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Reply #5 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 7:56pm

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skiproosel wrote on Dec 21^st, 2008 at 7:49pm:

Do I sniff another Brissy COG in the pipeline-- Yahoo Buckaroo!!

You sure do. Will have to get it going between the two already planned COG's.

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Reply #6 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 7:59pm

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Hi Vicstar
Youve come to the right place.......there is heaps to be learnt from the pages of this forum. What ever campoven you choose to buy I think legs are important if you intend cooking with heatbeads or on coals from an open fire....some of the really cheap ones just have a flat bottom....just my preferance.
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Reply #7 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 8:01pm

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VicStar wrote on Dec 21^st, 2008 at 6:01pm:

Hi All
this is my first time on this site, and I am ashamed to admit it but I have never used a camp oven before.

I am dying to try some recipes but really need to know what I should get first.

Evening Ma'am!!

We were all Virgins once mate so don't worry about that side of the coin and when it comes to DYING if ya try my recipes ya might just do that...hahahahahaha -Seriously this is one hellava site to learn from and everyone is most helpful so sit back and enjoy the ride and on the way give it a go...Don't worry about the failures because we also learn from them so go for it and enjoy...

Oh!! AND A BIG

WELCOME

...

Grrr!!! Cheesy

I love small, furry, defenseless little animals - especially in gravy!!!

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Reply #8 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 9:17pm

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Hi VicStar,

Welcome..... I look forward to learning how to drive a CO with you.....

Stew

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Reply #9 - Dec 21^st, 2008 at 9:30pm

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Derek wrote on Dec 21^st, 2008 at 7:56pm:

skiproosel wrote on Dec 21^st, 2008 at 7:49pm:

Do I sniff another Brissy COG in the pipeline-- Yahoo Buckaroo!!

You sure do. Will have to get it going between the two already planned COG's.

That'll be a tight squeeze....
But I'll be there...
Coz I'm a COG Tart. Cheesy

Aart

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