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{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Cooking Merit Badge|Cooking}} | |||
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![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ||
|BGcolor= | |BGcolor=yellow| FAIR | ||
| | |Part done in home - part must be done outdoors with patrol | ||
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![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor= | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | |Prepare five meals for your family - home cooking practice | ||
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![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor= | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | |Prepare meals for the hungry and other service projects | ||
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![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | |An important part of nutritional and health sciences | ||
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![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ||
|BGcolor= | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | | Visit Friend's home for cooking demonstrations - indoors/outdoors | ||
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![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]] | ![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]] | ||
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| | | Big pre-requisite is all meal prep for Req #4,5&6. | ||
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![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]] | ![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| | | Prepare six meals in the outdoors | ||
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![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ||
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== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
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* '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/cooking-merit-badge.asp Cooking Merit Badge Requirements]''': BoyScoutTrial.com lists all requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc. | * '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/cooking-merit-badge.asp Cooking Merit Badge Requirements]''': BoyScoutTrial.com lists all requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc. | ||
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Cooking.pdf Cooking Merit Badge File Store]''': Online resources | * '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Cooking.pdf Cooking Merit Badge File Store]''': Online resources | ||
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Cooking is a classic example of a patrol sized activity. When you have too few scouts it is hard to finish the projects, and if you have too many scouts then there is not enough space or equipment and many end up just standing around. But for the typical patrol (4-10 scouts) you should find that there is plenty for everyone to become fully immersed in the activity and have fun.</font></b> | Cooking is a classic example of a patrol sized activity. When you have too few scouts it is hard to finish the projects, and if you have too many scouts then there is not enough space or equipment and many end up just standing around. But for the typical patrol (4-10 scouts) you should find that there is plenty for everyone to become fully immersed in the activity and have fun.</font></b> | ||
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<font color= | <b><u>[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/tenderfoot-scouts.asp Tenderfoot Scout Req #2c:]</u> "Explain the importance of eating together as a patrol."</b></font></blockquote></p> | ||
== News Flash == | |||
== | == Covid-19 Notice == | ||
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/covid-19-faq/ Update from BSA National]''' - "The Scout is expected to meet the requirements as stated; however, in some cases, virtual “visits” may fulfill the intent of a requirement. When the requirement’s intent cannot be reached virtually, the requirements cannot be completed, and the Scout must wait to complete that badge/requirement. " | |||
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* Cooking Req #4 - Family Meal cooking Can easily be completed at home. | |||
* Cooking Req #5 - This will have to wait until "In the outdoors" you can serve meals "to your patrol". | |||
* Cooking Req #6 - This will have to wait until you can hit the trails again on an organized scout outing. | |||
* Note: However - we encourage all scouts to use this time to write up their meal plans and to practice their cooking skills at home. | |||
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= C. Meal Planner & Checklist = | |||
=D. Study Hall Patrol Night = | =D. Study Hall Patrol Night = | ||
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While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. | While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. | ||
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* Req #2: Discussion - Nutrition Basics | * Req #2: Discussion - Nutrition Basics | ||
* Req #3: Discussion - Cooking Basics | * Req #3: Discussion - Cooking Basics | ||
* Req #7: Discussion - Food Related Careers | |||
== Discussion Resources: == | == Discussion Resources: == | ||
* [https://www.choosemyplate.gov/eathealthy/dietary-guidelines Choose MyPlate Dietary Guidelines] - | |||
* [https://medlineplus.gov/definitions/nutritiondefinitions.html Medline Plus Nutritional Terms Dictionary] - Look up what they mean. | |||
=E. Cooking | =E. Cooking Adventures = | ||
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== Merit Badge Notice == | |||
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Note: The meals prepared for Cooking merit badge requirements 4, 5, and 6 will count only toward fulfilling those requirements and will not count toward rank advancement or other merit badges. Meals prepared for rank advancement or other merit badges may not count toward the Cooking merit badge. You must not repeat any menus for meals actually prepared or cooked in requirements 4, 5, and 6.</font></b> | |||
== Meal Planning Tips == | |||
* Note: You can use Google search engine to quickly look up the price of ingredients in your meal plans. | |||
* [https://boyslife.org/merit-badges/cooking-merit-badge/ BoysLife Guide to Cooking Merit Badge] - Scroll past the requirements -to some great Boy Scout Cooking hacks! | |||
* [https://scoutermom.com/18282/cooking-merit-badge-helps-and-documents/ Cooking Merit Badge Helps from Scouter Mom] - Here are some other ways to cook up some fun with recipes, ideas, and related achievements: | |||
* [https://scoutsmarts.com/cooking-merit-badge-guide/ ScoutSmarts.com - Ultimate Cooking Merit Badge Guide] - | |||
* [https://scoutingmagazine.org/2006/01/scouters-speak-cooking-eats-up-time-for-activities/ Camporee Cooking Hacks] - Don't let Scouts spend so much time preparing and cleaning up after meals at district- and councilwide camping events, that they miss some activities. Pros share these hacks to streamline cooking process. (ScoutingMagazine.com) | |||
* [https://www.backpacker.com/survival/are-you-smarter-than-a-boy-scout Are You Smarter Than a Boy Scout] - Backpack cooking challenge (Backpacker.com) | |||
* [https://50miler.com/foodnutrition/ Backpacking Food & Nutrition] - (50Miler.com) | |||
* [https://scoutingmagazine.org/category/outdoors/cooking/backpacking-meals/ Backpacking Meals Archives] - (ScoutingMagazine.com) | |||
* [https://scoutmastercg.com/take-scouts-backpacking/ Take Scouts Backpacking] - (Scoutmaster CG) | |||
* [https://boyslife.org/outdoors/guygear/3315/backpacking-stoves-buying-guide/ Backpacking Stoves] - (BoysLife) | |||
* [https://gear-report.com/best-alternative-philmont-cooking-method-backpacking-boy-scouts/ Alternative Philmont Cooking Method] - This cooking method is applicable for any sort of backpacking, with a few tweaks noted to accommodate the unique rules and environment of a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. (Gear-Report.com) | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zOjg8rJZEY Brat One Pot Meals] - One Pot Dinners for Dutch Oven (YouTube Scouting Channel) | |||
== Meal Plan Worksheets == | |||
Download both of these spreadsheets from Google Docs to help you create your meal plans. (These are a lot better than the ones found in the M.B. Worksheets!) | |||
* '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pfO5fvHo94znFRhECC3RH5rLjF9x8pOJG77FYER5Jlc/edit#gid=0 Cooking M.B. Meal Plan Tracking List]''' - Record your progress preparing all 19 meal plans and cooking all 10 meals. | |||
* '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZAEIsmh4iCbeS1yd7qcpbxmlzqrdQ-ymnojWHsrXKwQ/edit#gid=0 Cooking Meal Plan Worksheet]''' - For each of your meals - record the ingredients, costs, cooking instructions, and evaluations. | |||
== Tenderfoot Scout Cooking Basics == | |||
Note: Review session for scouts working on cooking requirement for rank advancement: | |||
* '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/tenderfoot-scouts.asp Tenderfoot Scout Req #2: Cooking Basics]''' | |||
* '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/2ndclass-scouts.asp 2nd Class Scout Req #2: Cooking Basics]''' | |||
* '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/1stclass-scouts.asp 1st Class Scout Req #2: Cooking Basics]''' | |||
== Req #4: Home Cooking == | |||
* Writeup Ten Meal Plans - 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners and 1 Dessert. Use ten different cooking methods. | |||
* Using 5 different cooking methods - Cook at least 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 dessert. | |||
== Req #5: Patrol Cooking == | |||
* Writeup Five Meal Plans for Outdoor Cooking at a Campsite - including 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner and 1 Dessert: | |||
* Cook at least 4 of these planned meals - Serve all of these meals to your patrol or a group of youth.** | |||
** (Meals #1 & #2) using either a lightweight stove or a low-impact fire. Use a different cooking method for each meal. | |||
** (Meal #3) Cook a third meal using either a Dutch oven OR a foil pack OR kabobs. | |||
** (Meal #4) In the outdoors, prepare a dessert OR a snack. | |||
== Req #6: Backpack Cooking == | |||
* Writeup 4 meals for trail hiking or backpacking that includes one breakfast, one lunch, one dinner, and one snack. These meals must NOT require refrigeration and are to be consumed by three to five people (including you). | |||
* While on a trail hike or backpacking trip, prepare and serve two meals and a snack from the menu planned for this requirement. At least one of those meals must be cooked over a fire, or an approved trail stove (with proper supervision).** | |||
= F. Extra Credit = | = F. Extra Credit = | ||
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# '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here. | # '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here. | ||
# '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]]. | # '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]]. | ||
== BSA Hiking Guide == | |||
[[Image:BasicHikingGuide.jpg|right]] | |||
* '''[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/151074276X/maintourvacationA/ The Scouting Guide to Basic Hiking] (2020-Paperback)''': An Officially-Licensed Book of the Boy Scouts of America: 200 Essential Skills for the Great Outdoors. Current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on hiking and backpacking in the wilderness. | |||
== Camporee Cooking Contest == | == Camporee Cooking Contest == | ||
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== Related Merit Badges == | == Related Merit Badges == | ||
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | ||
* [[Camping Merit Badge Activity Planner|Camping]] - Did you know...scouts usually complete these two requirements together - multiple weekends cooking, camping and having fun. | * [[Camping Merit Badge Activity Planner|Camping]] - Did you know...scouts usually complete these two requirements together - multiple weekends cooking, camping and having fun. Note Camping MB -Req #8d has additional meal plan requirements that cannot be combined with this merit badge. | ||
* [[Family Life Merit Badge Activity Planner|Family Life]] - A lot of cooking skills is learned in the home. | * [[Family Life Merit Badge Activity Planner|Family Life]] - A lot of cooking skills is learned in the home. | ||
* [[Backpacking Merit Badge Activity Planner|Backpacking]] - A lot of cooking skills are learned on the trail. | |||
* [[Fishing Merit Badge Activity Planner|Fishing]] - Req: Catch & Cook one fish that you caught | |||
* [[Fly-Fishing Merit Badge Activity Planner|Fly-Fishing]] - Req: Catch & Cook one fish that you caught | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
