Troop 160 Lexington

The 2006 Cookoree was a smashing success. Nobody counted how many we fed, but I am guessing that it was at least 60.

It appears that too many cooks do not always spoil the broth because just about everybody had a hand in the preparation of the meal which was beautifully cooked and nicely served. The Webelos did a fine job on their first Scout campout and were a major factor in getting the apples peeled and sliced to make those great pies. Speaking of pies—the desserts were, once again, so much more than mere food. They were an artistic statement. Of course, when there are two Chemistry PhDs in charge of the baking, one expects superb results.

The food included five turkeys, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, carrots, squash, french fries, onion rings, and cranberry sauce. We went through 12½ gallons of cocoa, 2 gallons of coffee, and 4 gallons of hot cider and still needed more. We are already planning how to produce more hot drinks next year.

The breakfasts on Sunday morning should also be mentioned. I expect the adults to know how to cook by now, but both Scout patrols also turned in noteworthy efforts with the banana pancakes having a slight edge in the food department.

There were too many cooks to be able to thank them all, but it was all possible because of the superb effort by the event coordinators, Tad Coburn and Andy Dixon, and by the SPL and his assistants who put on a great show for the Webelos and their parents.