The Hot Seat
Interviews with talented friends who are sharing their skills, recipes and wisdom with us.
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.
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: Kelli Boyd Photography
THE HOT SEAT: Ashley Christensen of AC Restaurants
Ashley Christensen is that rare combo of a “people’s chef” and a “chef’s chef,” a consummate professional utilizing French and the occasional modernist technique to reinterpret the Southern classics she grew up on in North Carolina. With the opening of Poole’s Diner in 2007, she helped fuel a Raleigh,...
THE HOT SEAT: Rob McDaniel of SpringHouse, Alexander City, AL
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...
THE HOT SEAT: Chef Brandon Carter of FARM Bluffton
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...
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...
Chef Chris Hastings' Whole Grilled Mingo Snapper on Pipérade with Herb Croutons
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...