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Cowboy Cuisine

The hottest fire is made

by the wood you chop yourself.

Meat and potatoes and beans are fine fare, it's true. There's no disputing that fact. But in the world of cowboys, there are arguably other foods worth sticking your fork into.

They say "cowboys don't eat quiche". However, that leaves lots of room for a host of other traditional western foods to be served up whenever cowboys get hungry!

Bar Lazy W Whisky Toast is a great thing to start off any day in the high country.

Cowboy Coffee is something traditional and served in every cow camp. And despite rumours, camp cooks rarely use old socks to make this hot drink! In every camp, you're sure to find the coffee pot is always on and ready.

Cowboy Curry is something non-traditional but it is still served everyday over at Henry's Golden Flower Cafe in Hat Creek. It's hot and spicy just the way cowboys like it. And, it's outstanding.

Daybreak Soup is something that seems to be a traditional cowboy meal. How Henry got this recipe is a secret except to weekend CBC listeners. It's outstanding any time of day. It's always hot just the way cowboys like it.

Lochend Cinnamon Rolls are hot, sticky and tasty. They are much better tasted than described here!

Parker Ridge Stew is a traditional western dish carried on every pack-ride into the back country with the Flying Horse Co. and the Deezco wranglers.

Prairie Oysters are a special treat. They are cooked up and served at annual brandings everywhere in the west. Wherever you find cows and cowboys, you're sure to have Prairie Oysters. Even if you aren't a sea food lover, Prairie Oysters are something you just have to try at least once. Just make sure you have lots of hot sauce with you! They say that real cowboys eat them raw! But that is another story.

Spring Rolls are hot and they're spicy. They're a specialty at the Golden Flower Cafe!