Family Fire Pit Reviews

How to Start a Fire in a Fire Pit

Bob H — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:10:26 +0000

It seems like every time you go camping there’s always one guy who can’t get his fire started. First he tries to light full-sized logs on fire, and when that fails he starts breaking smaller branches from live trees only to send billows of thick smoke throughout the campground. If only he knew how to [...]

How to Cook Over a Campfire

Bob H — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:10:52 +0000

How to Cook Over a Campfire Ever since the earliest humans learned how to cook over a campfire, it has become an art form to which all subsequent generations have made improvements. From ancient Greece to the Middle Ages, to western pioneers, cultures came to view cooking over an open fire as routine, and they [...]

Fire Pit Snuffer Lids Review

Karen Ho Fatt — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:47:02 +0000

Most manufacturers provide a mesh or wire screen with your kit but are not be sufficient protection. They are great so long as you are tending to and are watching the fire. But when it is time to pack it in and prevent the flames from spreading, a solid one is the safest: that way you can snuff [...]

10 S’mores Recipes Infographic

Karen Ho Fatt — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:52:23 +0000

No need for boring campfire smores! Thanks to design studio Belancio, we have a few awesome and simple but creative recipe ideas as outlined in their awesome infographic. From simple fun recipes for kids to sophisticated fun recipes for the adult campfire parties, just take your pick. As camping season is about to begin, get [...]

How to Cook on a Fire Pit

Bob H — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:10:53 +0000

Among the many benefits of having a backyard fire pit are the rustic, natural atmosphere is creates, the warming glow of a fire on a cool evening, and the capability of preparing delicious food for your family and friends. Learning how to cook on a fire pit takes a little practice, but is well worth [...]

Fire Pit Deck Safety: How to Protect Your Wood Deck

Bob H — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:10:42 +0000

Feel free to build your own fire resistant pad by placing bricks, interlocking paving stones, or cinder blocks where you want to put your fire pit. You can even make it permanent by using mortar to hold them all together. Another method is to adhere heat resistant tiles to a large piece of plywood [...]

S’mores Drinks Ideas – Creative Libations

Karen Ho Fatt — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:10:58 +0000

For many years, s’mores have been a staple of camping trip delights – the perfect blend of fluffy marshmallows, smooth chocolate and graham crackers to create an ideal accompaniment to a flickering campfire. This traditional treat, although incredibly tasty, can become an expected gesture [...]

How to Gather Firewood

Bob H — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:10:27 +0000

Can you imagine camping in the backcountry without the warmth and security that comes from the yellow and orange glow of a campfire? Just think about the many benefits a well made campfire provides; a place to cook food and boil water, lighting your campsite during the night, keeping animals away, safety, [...]

How to Get Free Firewood

Bob H — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:10:50 +0000

s energy costs continue to rise, people all across the land have sought ways to reduce their heating bills. Additionally, with the growing popularity of fire pits for cooking and leisure, more homeowners want to know how to get free firewood. In today’s market, the price for a cord of firewood can range fro [...]

How to Microwave S’Mores

Denise Beresford — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:10:31 +0000

Everybody loves a tasty treat and you don’t get much more traditional and delicious than s’mores dessert. The combination of crunchy cracker, delectable melted chocolate and gooey marshmallow makes this American favourite a versatile and easy recipe to make. [...]