Folks have been been coming to this spot in the woods for over 100 years. The oldest member I could find at the chowder was George and he was 87. He has been coming since he can remember. Many families gather here for some good 'ole gospel music and good food. There are several towns up in Illinois that host these gatherings at different times during the summer/early fall months. Basically there is a cow pasture with trees on it where folks from town gather together and eat vegetable soup. There is a donation bucket to help pay for the veggies and beef for next years gathering.
This year there were 30 pots. Sweetie's cousin Rodney had a pot going. He told us he was up at 330 am and out there to start cooking at 5am.
This is a LOT of food! It sure was yummy! For those folks that don't like soup, the local boy scout troop was selling drinks, hamburgers, and pulled pork sandwiches. Everyone brings a pot so as the soup is ladeled out, you have something to carry it back in. Then you find your family sitting around in folding chairs and serve it up! The fun thing is everyone may be gathered in their family groups, but folks wander around to see what everyone has for dessert, and shares! Good times!
This is a LOT of food! It sure was yummy! For those folks that don't like soup, the local boy scout troop was selling drinks, hamburgers, and pulled pork sandwiches. Everyone brings a pot so as the soup is ladeled out, you have something to carry it back in. Then you find your family sitting around in folding chairs and serve it up! The fun thing is everyone may be gathered in their family groups, but folks wander around to see what everyone has for dessert, and shares! Good times!
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