Camp Flintlock News
Hoppin' John: Authentic American Cuisine!
Posted by Timothy Langdon on
A little history: Hopping John is a simple (but delicious!) meal of rice, meat, and beans. It has its origins in African culture, and its name is thought to be a mispronunciation of the Haitian-Creole word for "pigeon peas," one of its original ingredients. It's not too hard to see how pois pigeon (PWAH pi-ZHAN) could have been misheard as "hopping john." The dish is now considered a southern classic, and there are several superstitions connecting the number of peas in a serving to how much luck the eater will have in future. Hopping John can be made with...
New Site! New Store! New Online Programs! That's a lot of "News!"
Posted by Timothy Langdon on
Welcome to our newly re-designed website and store! We've got a fresh new look to go with our new Online Field Trip Programs! Now families and organizations across the US can choose from three different Online Field Trip Programs!