Magic of Fire: Hearth Cooking

The Magic of Fire Reveals the Secrets of Successful and Delicious Cooking With Fire

'The Magic of Fire' is a beautiful book, with lovely drawings and photos. But it is so much more than an arresting coffee-table book. It offers the novice open hearth cook practical advice about how to get started and how to be successful. It offers the experienced open hearth cook an opportunity to both refine and expand techniques and repertoire. The title, 'The Magic of Fire', clues the reader to the other dimension of this book: the spiritual aspect of cooking over an open fire. Open fire cooking links our selves with cooks through tens of thousands of years. 'The Magic of Fire' manages well the delicate balance of being both pragmatic and inspiring. Recipes range from the traditional, such as skillet corn bread and chicken roasted on a string, to the more unusual, such as grilled porcini mushrooms and ember-roasted brisket. Cuisines from around the world are reflected in the chosen recipes. Each recipe usefully indicates which open-fire methods are suitable. And best of all, the recipes, when used, yield delicious results!

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