Author Archives: Raun Lauterbach

About Raun Lauterbach

Optimistic realist, life enthusiast, outdoor cook, Midwest traveler, husband, father... Follow me: Twitter | Facebook | Get updates in your email
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My Outdoor Cooking Setup Part 2 — Cast Iron

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Cast iron cookware is among the most versatile to use in a car camping or backyard setting.  It is relatively inexpensive, can handle as much heat as you can throw at it, and as non-stick as anything if seasoned properly.  … Continue reading

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The Chase versus The Catch

Don’t forsake the Chase for the results of the Catch. Too often, we chase after the prestige and apparent “overnight success” instead of focusing on the journey. I’m all too guilty of this. I think it’s why I haven’t defined … Continue reading

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Boil Over!

“Boil Over!” That’s the call made before kerosene, yes, kerosene gets thrown on an open fire. The subsequent fireball is the last hurrah before dinner is served. The fish boil is a Wisconsin tradition dating back to the 1800’s when … Continue reading

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Door County Cherry Scones

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These Door County Cherry Scones are easy to make at home or at camp.  I’ve made them in the oven and in a dutch oven. As a child my favorite item on the breakfast menu at Hardee’s was the Cinnamon … Continue reading

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A great man left us yesterday

We lost a great man yesterday.  Donald E. Tewes was a success by any measure and a fabulous person to boot.  He practiced law in Merrill, WI before World War II.  Don, Liz’s maternal grandfather passed away yesterday, just a … Continue reading

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