Sam Arnold’s “Frying Pans West"

By Sam Arnold

Frying Pans West is a classic Western cookbook by The Fort founder Sam Arnold, celebrating the foods, flavors, and stories of the early American West. Drawing from frontier traditions, regional ingredients, and Sam Arnold’s signature storytelling, this book brings historic Western cooking to life in a way that’s approachable, hearty, and deeply rooted in Colorado history.

Featuring time-honored recipes, cultural context, and anecdotes from Sam’s years at The Fort, Frying Pans West is both a practical cookbook and a keepsake for anyone who loves Western heritage, open-fire cooking, and authentic regional cuisine.

A wonderful gift and a true piece of The Fort’s legacy.