Fireside

inspiration & recipes

Every occasion is better with the warm glow of a cozy fireplace or firepit with the warm flames of a duraflame firelog. Whether you're looking for fireside ideas, easy fireside snacks, delicious camping snacks, indulgent campfire desserts, or creative things to roast over a fire, you'll find plenty of inspiration to make every fireside moment memorable.



Discover recipes for fireside snacks, mocktails, and cocktails, plus fun things to do around a campfire and exciting things to do with fire that bring family and friends together in every season. From relaxing evenings by the hearth to outdoor gatherings filled with laughter, games, and great food, there are endless ways to enjoy the experience.

Explore our favorite ways to Start Something Good® fireside, browse our collection of recipes and activities, and find fresh inspiration for things to do around a campfire, shareable camping snacks, irresistible campfire desserts, and more. Or expand one of the categories below to discover new fireside traditions and unforgettable moments around the fire.

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INDOOR

Man and child looking at playing cards, close-up.
Marble table with notebook, coffee cup, and fireplace in the background.
Person reading a book by a fireplace, lying on a blanket and pillow, wearing glasses and a plaid shirt.
Two hands holding black mugs in front of a fireplace with flames.
Scrabble board on a wooden table with letters spelling
Black fireplace with burning fire, guitar, orange amp, and yellow floor cushion.
Bowl of warm drink with fruit, spices, and a lit fireplace in the background.
Woman using laptop in front of a fireplace.
People toasting with wine glasses, a celebratory gathering.
Child holding a mason jar sundae with whipped cream, toppings, and a wafer stick.
Golden retriever dog lying near a fireplace. A person's boot with patterned socks is nearby. Fire is burning brightly.
Picnic basket with wine, cheese, crackers, and fruit on a plaid blanket, with two glasses of red wine.
Child holding an
Woman meditates on a yoga mat by a fireplace. She wears black athletic clothes, eyes closed, hands in a mudra position.
Fireplace with burning flames, two glasses are raised in front, blurred.
Duraflame fire log with origami cranes, text
Four people celebrate in a living room, cheering and gesturing with excitement around a table with snacks and drinks.
Vinyl record on a turntable with a fireplace in the background, lit with warm orange flames.
Pink square with scalloped border;
Couple by a fireplace, holding mugs, wrapped in a blanket with ornate red and white patterns.
Woman in video call, fireplace in background, smiling and waving. Yellow background.
A red brick fireplace with three Christmas stockings and a fire burning in the hearth.
Red Christmas sweater with fireplace, garland, and stockings.
Thanksgiving placemat with crayons on wooden floor in front of a fireplace.
Person wearing green pants and cream heels standing near a fireplace with a fire burning.
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OUTDOOR

A cooler with red seat, cornhole game, food, beer, and fire pit.
Three people smiling around a campfire in a forest; one plays a guitar.
Fire pit burning brightly, flanked by wicker chairs with pillow and a blanket on a brick patio.
People toasting with beer flights near a fireplace, accompanied by snacks.
Red, DURAFLAME flame-shaped birdhouse with a large black opening, mounted on a white wall with foliage below.
Family playing a game in a backyard with a fire pit burning.
Harmonica on a textured orange surface, possibly fabric
sneakers near a fire pit with flames, in an outdoor patio setting.
Outdoor sectional seating with cushions, fire pit, and decorative pillows on a wooden deck.
Painted rocks: campfire, heart with
Picnic with wine, baguette, cheese, grapes, olives, and strawberries on a wooden tray outdoors.
Two kids playing cards inside a tent. Blue tent, one holding cards, smiling.
Marshmallow roasting sticks with yarn-wrapped handles, in front of a fire pit with a fire burning.
Hands stringing colorful beads on a bracelet outdoors, near a fire.
Child with glow stick necklaces and rings near a fire pit in a yard at night.
Two children, blanket-covered, near a fire. One holds popcorn, the other gestures with excitement, telling a ghost story
Group of people gathered around a fire pit, smiling and conversing outdoors at night.
Three lit, flameless candles next to a blurred red background with a light.
Couple in a tent, smiling, near a campfire at night.
Beaded wind chime hanging above a fire pit, with colorful beads and a driftwood base.
Four shot glasses with different colored drinks on a wooden board; fire pit in background.
Boy coloring on paper with crayons near a bonfire.
Woman holding wine glass near a fire pit with flames, bottle, and picnic table.
Man placing blanket on woman seated outside; smiling, warm tones.
Person painting outdoors with watercolors, fire pit in background.
Craft supplies arranged near a fire pit with two people in the background.
Two people and a dog stargazing with a telescope in a backyard at night, near a fire pit.
Fire pit with burning logs, outdoor setting, mosaic tile surround, flames visible.
Two carved pumpkins with lit candles inside, one with a face, the other with a flame design.
Halloween craft setup with monster and bat cutouts on sticks, crayons, and fire in the background.
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SIPS

Tropical pina coladas with pineapple garnish and cherries on a table by a fire pit
Two tequila sunrise cocktails with ice and lemon slices, with a fire in the background
Two spiced fig bourbon sour cocktails with lemon and herbs on a tray, with a copper shaker beside them.
Watermelon cocktail in a martini glass beside a fire pit with watermelon slices on a table
Iced lemon drink with mint and sliced lemons beside a blurred fire pit outdoors
Two boondock cocktails with lime garnish on a patio table beside a fire pit
Glass of lemon ginger cocktail with ice and lemon wedge, near fresh ginger and a fireplace.
Green smoothie in a mason jar with a metal straw, mango garnish, and blurred fireplace background.
A wellness shot in a tall glass, lit by the glow of a warm fireplace.
Spiced chai latte in a glass with cinnamon stick garnish, set against a fireplace background and gold jigger.
Hot chocolate in a white mug with marshmallows and a cinnamon stick on a wooden coaster.
Mug of golden almond milk latte with a cozy fireplace backdrop.
Mug of mulled wine with cranberries and cinnamon sticks in front of a fireplace.

MULLED WINE

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Two cocktails in gold-rimmed glasses, garnished with apple slices, against a red background.
A glass of hot toddy, garnished with lemon. Other ingredients are displayed: cinnamon, cloves, and a bowl of lemon slices.
Martini glass with creamy drink on wooden board, Christmas decorations, fireplace in background.

WHITE CHRISTMAS MARTINI

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A negroni cocktail with a lemon wedge, ice, and charcuterie on a wooden surface with a fireplace in the background.
Earl grey tea cocktail with ice, flower garnish, teapot, jars of ingredients, and fire in background.
A mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream, orange slice, and a fireplace in the background.
Irish coffee in a glass mug with whipped cream, next to a jar of cream and a jigger.
Chocolate martini with cherry garnish, chocolate bars, and cherries near a fireplace.
Copper mug cocktail with cranberries and lime, near a fire and cocktail shaker.
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SNACKS

Hand holding spicy popsicle with a bite taken out, dipping into a plate of powder.
Mini key lime pie bites on a white plate, topped with cream and lime slices, in front of a woven basket.
Bruschetta appetizers on wooden board, beer in hand, fire pit with flames in background.
Vegetable tray with colorful peppers and carrots in a dip; fire pit in background.
Plate of granola bars , apples, and bars on a picnic table. Fire and seated person in background.
Cherry campfire pie with jam, spice, bread, and butter on a table near a grill and fire.
A campfire s'mores dirt cake with marshmallows, pretzels, and a fire pit in the background.
Girl pouring honey from a bear-shaped bottle onto a watermelon pizza outdoors, near a fire.
Celery snacks with tomatoes, olives, and chives (that look like friendly garden bugs) on a wooden board; grill in the background.
Hand dipping a tortilla chip into a skillet of cheesy dip with jalapeños, by a campfire.
Chocolate bark with orange zest and nuts on a plate; a fire in the background.
Chips with pineapple salsa in a bowl; mango, lime, and red onion on table; fire pit in background.
Grilled cheese sandwich on a plate with chips, cheese slices, and a fire pit in the background.
Candied and spiced nuts on a wooden board, with a blurred fireplace background.
Popcorn spilling from a white
cookie dip with fruit and cookies in front of a fireplace.
Charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, and nuts. Wooden board, close-up shot.
Caramel popcorn in a glass bowl sits on a table, with a fireplace in the background.
Apple slices topped with peanut butter and various fruits and seeds on a wooden board.
Bowl of mozzarella and tomatoes in front of a warm oven.
Hot dogs roasting over a campfire.
Buffalo chicken dip with chips and celery, duraflame fire starter package in the background.
Aluminum foil packets with vegetables grilling over hot coals.
Duraflame CracklefLAME firelog with several rice cereal treats, on a red background.

HOT CINNAMON RICE CEREAL TREATS

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Apple cider and a caramel apple with nuts on a yellow background.
White marshmallows dusted with powdered sugar, stacked on a glass plate, red background.
Dove-shaped cookie, brown outline, white frosting, held in a metal spatula against a red background.
Hand holding a plate of grilled vegetables: zucchini, squash, and other vegetables.
A paper plate holds shrimp skewers and fried pastries; held outdoors.
Three cupcakes topped with chocolate bird figures and flame-shaped decorations on white cake stands.
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