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It’s a cool night and you have everyone gathered around the fire. You strike the first match, anticipating the glorious blaze that will soon ignite everyone’s imagination. But instead, nothing but thick smoke billows from your carefully built pile of...

The art of cooking with wood has been around for thousands of years. Although modern conveniences like microwaves and electric ovens have made cooking easier and quicker, they haven’t necessarily done us any favors when it comes to the flavors...

Charcoal isn’t the only fuel you can use when grilling meats or veggies. While charcoal is certainly a popular choice, an alternative fuel source to consider is wood. Whether it’s whole logs, split logs, or chunks, high-quality wood excels in...

Smoke is a byproduct that’s created when organic matter, including wood, burns. Whether you use a fireplace, a fire pit (including smokeless fire pits), a stove, or a chiminea, it will probably produce smoke. As a result, many people assume...

One of the most glorious side items you can make is Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers! We’ll even use jalapeños from our own garden. And of course, we’ll also reverse-sear some delicious bratwursts.

It’s no secret that we love good food. Not only does it taste great, but delicious food brings people together and provides comfort during stressful times. Eating good food doesn’t require you to go to a restaurant. In fact, we...

Life has a way of moving fast, but we often make the greatest memories during the slow moments. If you’re looking for a way to slow down, relax, or connect with your family at home then we’ve got you covered....

To successfully start a fire, whether indoors or outdoors, you need three things: tinder, kindling, and firewood. Tinder (sometimes called a fire starter): This is the initial ignition source, which burns hot and quickly, igniting the kindling. Kindling: Small sticks...

There is nothing more relaxing and comforting than a warm fire in your home when it is freezing outside. Winters can be quite harsh, especially for people living in places where these months bring ice-covered roads, freezing winds, and mountains...

We love ribs. Our first attempt was a huge success, largely because the 3-2-1 method makes cooking perfect ribs surprisingly easy. Read on for the directions, recipe, and lessons learned below!

We love pizza! If you’re like most people on the planet, you probably love pizza too. With the current surge in popularity of homemade pizzas, more and more families are investing in high-quality at-home pizza ovens especially, for those who...

Pizza…who doesn’t love it? Cooking pizza in an outdoor oven has become all the rage for modern chefs and restaurants but, like many things in the food world, it’s really just a case of something very old being made new...

Woodsmoke is one of the best “ingredients” you can add to your outdoor cooking recipes. Nothing enhances the flavors of meat or vegetables like a touch of flame and a blanket of clean, sweet smoke. Whether you’re cooking with wood...

Fire. Mankind has depended on it for light, security, warmth, cooking, and practically every area of life and survival since our earliest ancestors learned how to control this seemingly magical substance. Even in our modern world, everything from family camping...

Thanks to the booming tech industry and innovative arts scene, Columbus offers an innovative, hip, and young vibe. It is also home to one of the largest college campuses in the U.S., which means the entire area is filled with...

Tampa, which is found on the west coast of The Sunshine State (Florida), is considered the economic hub of western Florida. The area is best known for its exciting tourist attractions, specifically, Busch Gardens, where visitors get the excitement of...

Indianapolis is a great place to live, work, and play. During the summer, you enjoy long, warm days, but the winters are bitterly cold – so what does this mean? It means that being able to build a fire –...

Lexington, Kentucky, is known as the “horse capital of the world.” As you drive through the area, seeing horse paddocks surrounded by white fences is commonplace, and many horse owners are extensive. The area is also a cultural and historical...

As the 13th largest city in the country, Fort Worth has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. Known for that good ‘ole Texas hospitality and more than 12 districts of fun and culture, there’s always something to do...

If you live in San Jose, you have the enjoyment of long, warm, mostly clear summers. Unfortunately, they are often short, cold, and wet when winter arrives, which means having access to dry, quality firewood is a must. While it’s...

What do you think of when you think of Austin? As the capital of the great state of Texas, you might think of its eclectic country music scene, it’s reputation for “staying weird,” or its University of Texas campus that...