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 woman is sitting on a yoga mat in front of a fireplace.

STRIKE A POSE

April 29, 2025
Try these relaxing yoga moves by the fire.
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
A wooden cutting board topped with cheese , crackers , grapes , and wine glasses.

INDOOR ROMANTIC PICNIC FOR TWO

March 7, 2025
Impress your loved ones and set the mood just right with a picnic for two.
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
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OUTDOOR

A child is painting a picture with watercolors on a piece of paper next to a fire pit

TIME WELL SPENT: PAINTING

March 10, 2025
Enjoy your inner artist and print this painting template from Duraflame for a fun and creative fireside activity
A young boy is sitting on a stool drawing on a piece of paper with crayons.

FIRESIDE ACTIVITY: KIDS ACTIVITY SHEET

March 7, 2025
Keep the kids occupied while you unwind by downloading and printing out this activity sheet.
A cake is sitting on a table next to a fire pit.

DIRT CAKE

March 7, 2025
Get this recipe for sweet choclately dirt cake to enjoy with the kids fireside.
A person is holding a bowl of nuts in front of a fire.

TRAIL MIX

March 7, 2025
Fuel up with this fireside and camping snack recipe from duraflame for trail mix.
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SIPS

A tray of root beer floats with straws in front of a fire pit

ROOT BEER FLOATS (WITH A TWIST!)

January 24, 2025
When gathering a crowd around the fire pit, enjoy these root beer floats, (spiked or mocktail versions). Get the recipe and watch the video from Duraflame.
Two mason jars filled with pineapple mojito with grilled pineapple slices as a garnish, with a fire pit in the background

GRILLED PINEAPPLE MOJITO

January 24, 2025
Savor summer with our grilled pineapple mojito, perfect for gatherings and creating lasting memories around the fire
A mint julep garnished with mint leaves in front of a fire pit

MINT JULEP

January 24, 2025
The Mint Julep, a classic southern cocktail, is a perfect drink to enjoy by the fire pit outdoors. Get the recipe from Duraflame.
A lavender gin sour with a slice of lemon on top of it is on a table in front of an outdoor fire

LAVENDER GIN SOUR

January 24, 2025
Watch the video and get the recipe from Duraflame for this refreshing Lavender Gin Sour, a perfect fair weather cocktail by the fire pit.

SNACKS

A child is holding a s'mores sandwich in front of a fire.

ULTIMATE S'MORES COOKBOOK DOWNLOAD from Duraflame and XO Marshmallow

January 28, 2025
We’ve teamed up with XO Marshmallow to bring you a bevy of mind-blowing recipes guaranteed to take your campfire and backyard fire pit hangouts to the next level. Download the Ultimate S’mores Cookbook here!
a turtle smores with marshmallows and chocolate with a fire in the background.

TURTLES S'MORE

January 28, 2025
Roast marshmallows over duraflame OUTDOOR firelogs to make this Turtle S'mores recipe also made with chopped pecans, caramel and chocolate.
A campfire pie sandwich with a bite taken out of it is sitting on a table next to a jar of jam in front of a fire pit

CAMPFIRE PIES

January 28, 2025
Get the kids, light up duraflame OUTDOOR firelogs, and roast these customizable campfire pie sandwiches for a fireside treat.
A grilled cheese sandwich with potato chips on a plate on a table.

JUST SAY (GRILLED) CHEESE!

January 28, 2025
Get the recipe from Duraflame for this ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwich, cooked over duraflame OUTDOOR firelogs.