Hello
My name is Emily Bowers; I am a 5th generation Montanan/Professional Camp Cook and Wrangler! I have lived in this area all of my life, and been a Camp Cook for over 10 years. My cooking school is held 8 miles south of Livingston, Montana and 40 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. We border the famous 1 million acre Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and the 2.2 million acre Yellowstone Nati
onal Park. I grew up working in my families' Outfitting business and I am still dedicated to it today. My Great Great Grandma Billman cooked in various mining camps in the Paradise Valley, including at the famous Emigrant Gulch Gold strike. My Great Great Grandma Perry cooked on various ranches in the Shields Valley. My Great Grandma Drake was known for her melt in your mouth homemade rolls and jello cookies (secret recipe). Great Grandma Perry cooked for her large family and friends, she was also the Head cook at the Baptist Church camp up Mill Creek in the Paradise Valley ( I might add she was an excellent fly fisherwoman). Working with and helping my mother growing up, I learned how to cook, from some of the best cooks in the world for good Montana Ranch style and backcountry cooking, with a pinch of fanciness. I want to share my extensive knowledge and experience with you! Then you too can get a position as a cook, or just learn more about camp cooking and Dutch ovens for your own pleasure and to entertain your family and friends. My Goal in the classes I offer is to teach you all I know on Camp Cooking and Dutch Ovens to help you as you go on to work for a Ranch or Outfitter! This can be a very rewarding lifestyle if taught the right skills. Certain days will be longer than others; we will be cooking for a guide school class so there will be plenty of practice and on the job training of camp chores and camp life!