|Dutch Oven Cooking, Recipes and More| Soldiers cooked their own
food in pots, kettles, Dutch ovens, grills, and broilers.
Families often accompanied their men into the field. Women
assisted with cooking, sewing, washing clothes, and tending the
sick. Children carried firewood or water. Both British and
American officers brought their own home necessities, such as
tea strainers, that they used to ease the hardships of battle.
Each man supplied his own utensils. These included a spoon, cup,
fork, knife, and wood or metal plate. Strong spirits were
usually provided. Now it appears dutch ovens cooking has made a
comeback. Learn more at our dutch oven resource below.