Fireside

inspiration & recipes

Every occasion can be improved by the warm, radiant flames of a duraflame firelog.  Get inspired to make your fireside moments special with these crafted recipes for fireside snacks, mocktails and cocktails by the fire, plus fun fireside activities and tips so you and your loved ones can enjoy your time by the fire in any season and for any occasion.


Find your inspiration by searching on all our favorite ways to Start Something Good® fireside or expand one of our fireside activity and recipe categories below.

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INDOOR

A child is holding a piece of paper that says

FIRESIDE ACTIVITY: SCAVENGER HUNT

March 7, 2025
Print this Indoor Scavenger Hunt Game from Duraflame for a fun family fireside activity
Three pumpkins with candles carved into them are sitting on a wooden table.

IT'S JACK-O'-LANTERN TIME

March 7, 2025
Get these Halloween stencils from Duraflame and enjoy an evening by the fire carving pumpkins
A s'more with candy corn and chocolate on top of a graham cracker.

MALLOWEEN S'MORES

March 7, 2025
Celebrate Malloween and build-your-own-s’mores bar for Halloween, adding your choice of Halloween candies to graham crackers and marshmallows roasted over duraflame OUTDOOR firelogs
A cup of tea and a caramel apple on a stick on a yellow background.

CANDY, MEET YOUR MATCH

March 7, 2025
Check out these Halloween-inspired beverage and snack pairings you can enjoy fireside while watching a movie
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OUTDOOR

A table topped with pencils , crayons , and a pencil case.

FIRESIDE ACTIVITY: HALLOWEEN PUPPETS

March 7, 2025
Print a traceable template that you can use to cut out a whole array of Halloween cardboard puppets!
A box of duraflame outdoor stackable crackling firelogs is sitting on top of a lush green field.

HOW TO BUILD THE PERFECT BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

March 7, 2025
Learn how to build the perfect backyard campfire using duraflame OUTDOOR firelogs
Four glasses of different types of cider are sitting on a wooden tray.

HOST A CIDER TASTING

March 7, 2025
Get these tips from duraflame for how to host a cider tasting party by the fire pit.
A white cooler is sitting on top of a wooden table.

TAKE PRE-GAMING TO THE BACKYARD

March 7, 2025
Join in the fun and take tailgating to the backyard with these tips and tricks.
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SIPS

A person is holding a jar of cocoa with whipped cream and cookies in it.

FIRESIDE HOT COCOA BAR

March 7, 2025
Get these fireside tips from duraflame to build a fireside Hot Cocoa Bar for fun family time
Two people are toasting with cups of tea in front of a fireplace.

TEA RECIPES TO WARM YOU RIGHT UP

March 2, 2025
Here are some creative DIY tea recipes to drink by the fireside courtesy of Duraflame.
A green smoothie in a mason jar with a straw and pineapple slices on a table in front of a fire

GREEN SMOOTHIE

January 24, 2025
Try this recipe and watch the video from Duraflame for this healthy Green Smoothie fireside sip, made with a refreshing blend of delicious ingredients.
A cup of spiced hot cocoa with marshmallows and cinnamon sticks.

SPICED HOT COCOA

January 20, 2025
Cozy up with a mug of this delicious Spiced Hot Cocoa recipe with cinnamon and homemade marshmallows from Duraflame.
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SNACKS

A package of crackleflame fire logs with hot cinnamon rice cereal treats on top of a red table.

HOT CINNAMON RICE CEREAL TREATS

March 6, 2025
Try this recipe from Duraflame for a delicious cinnamon twist on a rice cereal treat, the perfect fireside treat.
A bowl of popcorn with the word pop written on it and a fireplace in the background

STOVETOP POPCORN

January 28, 2025
Get the recipe for this fast and flavorful popcorn, great for any evening by the fire.
a plate of mozzarella and tomato sticks is sitting on a table in front of a fireplace.

MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO STICKS

January 28, 2025
The perfect mozzaella and tomato sticks recipe from Duraflame for a classic living room appetizer—best enjoyed around the fire.
Buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips in front of a packaged duraflame 6lb firelog

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

January 28, 2025
try this Buffalo Chicken Dip Fireside Snack Recipe, perfect for game day.
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