The 10 Best Ways To Use Your Outdoor Fire Pit

The sight of a fire on a cool evening, or a summer night can bring people together so nicely. Sitting by an outdoor fire is a great way to relax with family and friends and can be a simple feature to add to any home. You can choose to build your own stone and concrete fire pit, either at ground level or elevated, or keep things simple and purchase a metal fire bowl. Today, i’m going to share the 10 best ways to use your outdoor fire pit. 

Before you set up an outdoor fire pit, make sure to observe some basic safety guidelines (City of Vancouver, 2012). 

• Check local rules for concerning fire pits
• Always site the pit well away from any structures
• Avoid windy conditions that can blow embers 
• Always have a bucket of water nearby before starting the fire

1. Make S’mores - nothing beats this simple snack. All you need is graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. Roast and enjoy!
2. Hot Dipped Bread - using a long fork, heat up slices of bread and dip them in a tasty assortment of spreads. I recommend jams, Nutella, or Cookie Butter.
3. Grilled Chorizo - a bit more upscale than your basic hot dog, slice a chorizo sausage and grill up! 
4. Hot Hot Cider - if you have a grill cover and an iron pot, you can use your fire pit to cook some nice cider. 
5. Pop some popcorn - again you can use a grill cover and an iron pot (coat base with cooking oil) and pour a couple cups of popcorn seeds, or you can still but those old fashioned popcorn poppers that work over the flame.
6. Grilled Banana (my personal favourite!) - Cut a slit in the peel, stuff with butter and sugar and then throw back on the grill until it’s bubbly. 
7. Fire up some potatoes - Slice up some potatoes add butter, salt and dried herbs. Wrap each potato in foil. Throw into the fire pit or on top if the grate. Turn occasionally and let cook for 15 minutes. 
8. Grilled Corn - Soak corn on the cob, husks on, in water and then throw onto the grill and cook.  Have a bowl with some salted, melted butter and dip cobs right in for a warm, tasty treat. 
9. Make a Pizza - Make your own wood fired pizza right in your backyard! Using a grill cover and a pizza pan will cook small pizzas just fine. Set out a variety of toppings out as well!
10. Sit around and enjoy! Cooking food is well, good, and tasty sometimes, but the best way to enjoy a fire pit is to just sit and relax. 

Citation

http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/outdoor-fire-safety.aspx