Forge Lifestyle

From open fire cooking tips and tricks to delicious seasonal recipes, our friends and ambassadors are actively living the Sea Island Forge lifestyle - good conversation and good food around the fire. Sit back, relax and stay awhile.

The Hot Seat: Interviews with talented friends who are sharing their skills, recipes and wisdom with us.

Ambassador Community Recipes: A collection of recipes shared by the folks spreading the word about open fire cooking on a Sea Island Forge.

Open Fire Tips & Tricks: Your go-to for helpful tips on open fire cooking morning, noon or night.

SIF on the Road: From food festivals to game fairs, a glimpse of where we are going and where we've been.

*Photo Credit: Will Hereford

THE HOT SEAT: Rob McDaniel of SpringHouse, Alexander City, AL

If you know much of anything about Southern cuisine and restaurants, chances are, you know the name Rob McDaniel. He’s been nominated for numerous James Beard awards, and his long tenure at SpringHouse on Lake Martin outside of Birmingham, AL has allowed him to evolve as a chef respecting the...

SIF Lifestyle, February 12, 2020

THE HOT SEAT: Chef Jason Stanhope of Fig

It makes all the “best in Charleston lists,” it’s probably been suggested by two or more of your friends, but chances are, even after all the build up, a visit to FIG in Charleston, SC will live up -- or surpass -- that reputation. That’s in large part because of...

SIF Lifestyle, January 21, 2020

Heading Out in 2020 - Event Schedule & Kettle Pick-ups

After a brief Holiday break, we are back on the road. Our trailer is packed and we are bringing kettles and accessories to Charleston, SC for SEWE, Charleston Wine & Food, and to Bray’s Island. We are often updating and adding new shows and events so check...

SIF Lifestyle, January 17, 2020

THE HOT SEAT: Chef Brandon Carter of FARM Bluffton

Chef Brandon Carter followed that second tide with his move to Bluffton as head of culinary operations for Palmetto Bluff, but he soon made his own name beyond the confines of the community by opening FARM Bluffton, which looks to that Lowcountry landscape...

SIF Lifestyle, October 16, 2019

Andrea Griffith's South of the Border Grilled Sweet Corn

Summer South of the Border Grilled Sweet Corn

From Chef Andrea Griffith, Pursell Farms, Sylacauga, Ala

Serves 6 people

6-8 ears of fresh sweet corn with husks, washed and silks removed

1 c. Hellman’s mayonnaise

1 tbsp, dried dill (or 2 tbsp. fresh, finely chopped)

1 tbsp. garlic...

SIF Lifestyle, September 16, 2019

The Hot Seat: Chef Andrea Griffith of Pursell Farms

By Stephanie Burt of The Southern Fork

Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Ala., is a long way from a childhood on front porch stoops in Philly, but Chef Andrea Griffith has found a home at high end Southern resorts, first at Greenbrier...

SIF Lifestyle, September 16, 2019

Chef Chris Hastings' Whole Grilled Mingo Snapper on Pipérade with Herb Croutons

Mingo, also known as Vermillon Snapper, is a smaller, shallow water fish. The true American Red Snapper is much larger and is a deep-water fish. While they share a similar flavor, the Mingo snapper is lighter and flakier.

SIF Lifestyle, July 23, 2019

Bob Cook's Half Shell Fish

Bob Cook, Edmund’s Oast, Charleston, S.C.

Sandy S, July 01, 2019

The Hot Seat: Chef Bob Cook of Edmund's Oast

By Stephanie Burt of The Southern Fork

It’s easy to know that Chef Bob Cook is a SIF fan -- one is sitting right outside his restaurant kitchen’s door at Edmund’s Oast in...

SIF Lifestyle, July 01, 2019

The Hot Seat: Chef Cory Bahr of Parish Restaurant

Meet Chef Cory Bahr and within minutes there’s no doubt he’s a “Louisiana boy” through and through. A major advocate for Louisiana foodways, Bahr not only talks the talk (notice that accent) but walks it too, focusing on Delta cuisine and local ingredients in both Parish...

SIF Lifestyle, May 02, 2019