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More Treasures Under the Oaks

In 1999 the then Dry Bones Youth Group in Bryson-Hesperia published Treasures Under the Oaks. It was a 128-page collection of recipes, history, annecdotes, photographs, and original art from the region the youth group reaches out to—the Bryson-Hesperia, Lockwood, Jolon, Pleyto, Lake San Antonio, and Bee Rock areas. This fundraising book was a wonderful success and helped the youth group reach out to local youth without cost being an issue for many years. People from all walks of life found it a fascinating “capture” of our area’s “flavor” . . . and it was read by many who have never read a cookbook in their life.

Out of print since 2000, the now True Life Youth Group has printed an expanded edition of this book called More Treasures Under the Oaks (due to arrive mid-September). As with the first book, all proceeds from donations for this book go to the youth group (True Life Christian Fellowship is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization). This book includes the complete 1999 edition plus 96 new pages of history, photographs, and, of course, recipes.

Containing all the recipes from the original edition, the expanded section of recipes in this new edition emphasizes something our area loves to do—cook and socialize outdoors. It has recipes (main courses, appetizers, and other) for the grill, barbecue, smoker, Dutch oven, and more, as well as tips and sides to go with an outdoor meal. This book even includes recipes and tips from multiple of our area’s famous and traditional fundraiser food events—Hesperia Hall’s Chicken Barbecue, Mission San Antonio’s Fiesta (chicken and top sirloin), St. Luke’s Barbecue (top sirloin), and multiple Dutch oven recipes from Nacitone’s annual Dutch Oven Dinner & Demonstration! So, now you can get the wonderful first book and so much more—making More Treasures Under the Oaks a “main course” in its own right (and, at a suggested donation of only $12 per book for this 224-page “treasure,” it is a great bargain as well as a wonderful Christmas gift to people who enjoy our area or who love to cook outdoors!).

You can learn more about the book by looking at the list of its articles, annecdotes, and informational pages below. These are, of course, in addition to the wealth of recipes, tips, and photographs found inside of it, too! You can click on the “Sponsors” link near the top of the page to see the people who, through donations of money, helped make this new edition possible. You can also click on the “Request a copy/copies” link below the “Sponsors” link to see how you can get your own copy of this. As always, thanks for supporting our local youth—by doing so you are investing in one of our greatest treasures!

The First . . .

A New Sight in California

What’s In a Name?

Bryson—A Place by the River

The Lynches and Tierra Redonda

Let it Snow!

Uncle Gottlob

A House Out of Place

Evicted at Gunpoint!

A “Bang” of a Fishin’ Trip!

Gold!

Jolon

Talk of the Day

Dancing ‘Til Dawn

Which Way Did She “Head”?

The King’s Highway

School Days

Something to Roar About!

No Bullin’ Around

Wild, Wild, West!

Groceries, Delivered!

Livin’ Back Then

Toots

Fort Hunter Liggett’s Hidden Secret . . .

Third Link in a Chain

How Did They Get That Land?

Barbecuing or Grilling?

“Peg Leg” and the Grizzly . . .

Earthquake Q & A

Fiesta!

A Different “Buried Treasure”

Is the Chicken Done Yet?

The Chuck Wagon—An Outdoor Cooking Icon

Rawhide—History Comes Home!

Fire!

Picnicking the Hearst Way!

Cowboys and Their Coffee

Lockwood Roots

A Peaceful Paradise? Not Always!

The Flying Padre . . .

BBQ Cookies? They ARE an Option!

St. Luke’s

Irvin “Cal” Stewart

Ramona

Where Does It Flow?

Hesperia Hall—At the Heart of a Community

Dutch Ovens—A Pioneer Tradition Lives On!

A Fellowship Is Born

Barbecue and Grilling Tips

A Shadow of Heaven

Food Substitutes