The evening campfire: Merriam Webster’s states, “a fire built outdoors.” I say, “a nightly camping ritual evoking warm summer memories.”

At dusk our family gathers around the campfire. Poking at the logs sends towers of flames, twigs and leaves snapping and crackling excitedly. Sparks fly skyward revealing a base of orange-red embers ready for toasting marshmallows and s’mores, our evening campfire dessert. Regardless of age, everyone likes to roast marshmallows! I think it reminds us of our youth….girl scout sing-a-longs around the fire, boy scout wilderness adventures, backyard bonfires, family camping vacations. The actual molten puff of fluff, a marshmallow, is secondary in our family to best marshmallow roasting technique. more…