Hobo Stew

The story goes that during the Depression, rail-hopping hobos would sleep in “jungles” (hobo campsites near railways). In each jungle there would be a never ending campfire and, on it, a large pot. As hobos would arrive, it was customary to donate one portion of whatever food you had — be it beans, bread, or beer — and that portion would be thrown into the pot, creating a never ending, constantly changing stew. The hobo would then help himself to a portion of stew that was (hopefully) more nutritious and flavorful than his original portion.

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