Two-zone grill
Sear, then finish away from punishment.
fire cooking
Wait for the gray coat. Then cook.
Flame burns sugar. Coals brown food. Wind is a third cook you did not invite.
FuelDry hardwood
ZoneHot + cool
ToolLong tongs
RestMeat rests
Grill
Cast iron camp
Preheat longer than you think; oil lightly.
Ash etiquette
Cold ash only in bins — never assume.
“Coals, not flames, cook dinner”
Camp
Outdoor cooking over wood and charcoal with calm heat management.
This is an independent field journal for fire cooking. Read slowly, take what helps, and leave the rest.