Hobo 'Hoe' Cake!

The Hobo Hoe Cake is another great tool for your survival toolbox. Using a hoe and traditional methods with a simple recipe, you can make a tasty meal that dates back to at least the 15th century!

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[ecttreker]

This world needs more people in it like James Bender.👍👍

[arctodussimus]

Very nice.
I can imagine the word ‘Hobo’ deriving from both of those scenarios independently.

I remember my Mom telling how when she was a little girl in the late 1930’s, my grandmother would keep sandwiches ready for when the hobos knocked on their back door.
There was a train track that ran about 200 yards behind their house, and they had some kind of secret sign in the back yard that told the hobos that this was a friendly house. They could camp out in the yard if they needed a place to stay. And maybe get a meal.
Mom said they were always, always, very polite and respectful. Of course, everyone knew my granddaddy was the Sheriff of Robertson County.

[christopherbennett]

What I think about when I watch this is the point you remembering the past and that is great. We should not forget many things. I just put on Facebook a post about using a wasp nest for fish bait using the baby larvae in the wasp nest. Fish love them and they are everywhere around the farm. Paw paw showed me that 40 years ago. He grew up in the great depression time and they had to do things like that to survive. Great video thanks God bless.

[jessehurley]

My tip I've learnt from experience, carry a small bottle of cooking oil in your first aid, if or when a bug gets in your ear it can be used to drown it, especially if you are a long way from the doctor

[briansherrillruralliving]

Before getting diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer I was big into BBQ, (miss those days). I used to make ho cakes for my pulled pork sandwiches. They were always a hit. I don't smoke meat anymore due to my health. That said, I am doing well and it could be much worse. I get reminded of that every 3 months. Anyway, good video as always. I look forward to seeing them on Mondays.

[johnlea]

Couldn't be much more simple to prepare and cook, something else to try when around the campfire...👍

[davidkermes]

i'm too old & worn out to do what this fellow demonstrates. but i still watch his stuff because i can still dream....

[belindahugheslifestyle]

Great recipe and demo, James! I would prepare it using Kodiak mix and pack a leaf-shaped cake of maple sugar or a cone of Mexican panela (older form of cane sugar), break off the desired amount and reconstitute as syrup in the cup with a little water. While the cake is cooking, I'd also check for berries & nuts in season around the campsite or farm, as an additional topping. Then enjoy with a cup of that hobo coffee. Keep 'em coming! 💖

[kacythomas]

A couple of videos ago you gave a list of things that the Hobo might carry. It got me to thinking of things my grandfather always edc. Here is the list as best as I can remember since this would be about 70 years ago. He always had a pocket watch, pocket knife, magnifying glass, matches & lighter because he smoked a pipe, Carpenter's pencil ✏, and small notebook or tablet, a white hankie and red scarf/hankie. Don't know why he carried both just know he did.then he also carried a small tin if mints or hard candy. Hope you enjoy this list and thanks for your many videos.

[czmg]

We"ll give this a try on our next camping trip. Always cool to learn a little history too.

[jamesvoigt]

I just love your little history lesson. You give good clear precise instructions. For anybody having trouble getting this cake to cook thoroughly in the middle, you could try making two smaller ones. I've been cooking for more than 50 years, and sometimes smaller is better. Less time on the fire could mean less possibility of burning.

[peterott]

James that was just cool as anything. It's just so awesome to see what people used to prepare their food with. Another great video and keep em coming brother!!!😁😁😁

[mrkultra]

Thanks James, that was great. Remember that hobo convention I mentioned a while back? It goes on every year, for something like the past 125 years. I’m gonna try to make it out there at some point, I think I’d be quite the hoot. They have a website for it, check it out, looks pretty wild.

[Mayhemcountryliving]

It works very well. We’ve also made them in a shovel to.

[danieljones]

Thanks James. I like simple easy recipes and this one goes in my book. God bless

[Olyphoto]

Honey would be a yummy and practical thing to top it. Thanks for sharing.

[thevoiceofthelordpastorkei]

Brother James, Are you not going to be doing anymore of your movie series?
You did such an awesome job with those and im really missing them and looking forward to many more!
I know their A lot of work for you brother but WE sure do miss them and appreciate them and YOU!!!
Also thanks for another great hobo tip!! God bless brother!

[kennethhill]

Reminds me of my great grandma water corn bread and we always put butter and homemade jam

[johnburgin]

Thanks for the history. Always appreciated . I’ll have to play with the recipe using potato flour . Better half has Celiacs and potato flour seems to be the best binder aside from wheat based . Hope you and your family are having a great 4th

[lookc]

I learned a lot more than just how to make a simple cake in this video! Thanks, and God bless! 😊