Check out this homeowner video of a low fire in Double Flame, followed by a handful of dead pine needles as a #smokelesstest. Did it pass the test? Let us know your thoughts


Its that time of year again! Time for the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association Expo. Last year, we were excited and grateful to win the Best-in-Category and Best-in-Show Vesta Awards for our Ablaze product line (our only product line at that point). This year, we have two products entered: Zentro and Luxeve. Make sure to […]

This past thanksgiving, my wife and I decided to attempt making Thanksgiving Dinner with the Double Flame fire pit, using wood gathered from the forest. Location: Elk State Forest, Penslvannia Date: Thanksgiving Day, 2014 Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, and Apple Crisp Desert First, I got a good roaring fire going. Then, I let […]

This delicious baked bean recipe can be made in a cast iron kettle using the Ablaze kettle winch. Baked beans are the perfect addition to an evening of grilling, and they taste incredible over the open fire. It is also simple and easy to grill the main course of your choice while the beans simmer […]

Sometimes a good, solid, hot bed of coals is exactly what is needed for a campfire. Perhaps it is because you would like to make a cobbler or maybe baked potatoes in tinfoil. Or, perhaps you just want to gaze into the hot, flickering depths of a solid bed of coals while you sit around […]

How is it possible to prepare meals COMPLETELY off the grid? Wood fires. No gas, propane or charcoal are needed to create fantastic meals in the great outdoors. A heavy duty fire pit and wood stove create a literally unending supply of heat, cooking, and enjoyment for the backwoods dweller. What are the problems with […]

Who is to say that an open fire is only good for s’mores and hot dogs? We beg to differ. The Ablaze grill makes anything possible, and it’s even heat works just as good (or dare we say, better?) than that old oven back inside the confines of the great indoors. So have some friends […]

Cooking a fresh steak over the coals of a wood fire is one of the most tantalizing experiences in the world of outdoor cuisine. Whether it be a sirloin or ribeye, a real fire will add a certain zest that your guests will love. Here are some things to remember when grilling steaks over a […]

Nothing beats some sweet acoustic tunes on guitar around the campfire. Singers and strummers of all ages can join in. Here are some songs to enjoy around the campfire with guitar tutorials by YouTube guitar teacher Marty Schwartz. I’ve never met Marty, but he’s sure taught me a lot about playing guitar. Thanks Marty! Play these […]