Did you know that August is National Sandwich Month? Well it is, and we’ve got a treat for you!
Smoked Sirloin Sandwich for National Sandwich Month
Recipe: BBQ Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is delicious, mouth-watering, amazing food – you know what can make it even better? Making it at home yourself!
Friendly Fires Community Events Update!
It’s that time of year again when outdoor community events are on almost every weekend! We’ve been busy participating in as many events as we can, all while running our popular BBQ classes, and this post is a quick wrap-up to let you know what we’ve been up to!
5 Father’s Day BBQ Recipes for Dad
A Sunday afternoon in June is the perfect time for a BBQ. To help make your Father’s Day festivities a little easier we’ve put together a list of 5 recipes to help answer that eternal question – “What to make for dinner?”
What you need to know about Primo Ceramic Kamado Grills
Whether you’re a BBQ enthusiast or a total beginner there is something that just feels right about cooking on a kamado ceramic grill. Read on to find out about the history of kamado grills, pros & cons, and why our customers love the Primo.
Charity BBQ Sale for Winter Warmth is Great Success!
This past weekend Friendly Fires teamed up with Nick and the crew from Gilmours on 38, a fantastic butcher shop in Harrowsmith, just north of Kingston.
Why Our Customers Choose Green Mountain Grills over Traeger
For the last few years a debate has been raging among pellet grillers about which grill is better, Traeger or Green Mountain Grills.
Tips for preparing your BBQ for spring
If you’ve had your grill hibernating all winter long, now is the time to get it ready for BBQ season!
What Kind of Fuel Should Your Fireplace Use?
If you’re building a new home, remodelling your current one, or considering replacing your fireplace it pays to do a little research before making an investment.
This post can help!
My hydro bill is outrageous! My friends tell me solar can help!
If you’re like most of the folks we speak with, you’ve got a hydro bill that is hard to understand, and that is, frankly, too high and keeps getting worse.
In this post we explain how simple and affordable solar really is.
Sweet Sriracha Honey Lime Drumsticks
This recipe really dives into flavor exploration with sweet, spicy, and tangy all in one. With a meat like drumsticks, you are likely to impress your friends and family on a budget!
You can’t go wrong mixing your drumsticks with sriracha!
IPI vs Millivolt Pilot Light Systems
In the video below Brad explains the difference between the two main gas pilot systems, both work great depending on your needs – and good to know that IPI systems have improved immensely over the last five years.
Friendly Fires welcomes expert installer to team at Carleton Place
Friendly Fires is thrilled to welcome well-known Carleton Place area technician, Orville Watts, to the technical team!
Friendly Fires 2017 Year in Review!
2017 was a great year for Friendly Fires! We appreciate all of our customers, friends and family! Enjoy the video and please leave a comment!
Friendly Fires Musical Float Thrills in Santa Claus Parades
Each year many communities around Ontario put on Santa Claus parades, and for the past two years Friendly Fires has joined in that community spirit by participating in not one, but two local Santa Claus parades! For the second year in a row Friendly Fires participated in both the Carleton Place and Almonte Santa Claus […]
Friendly Fires helps raise $19,000 for families in need
Friendly Fires loves helping out local charities. There are many worthy causes out there and although we can’t contribute to each one that asks we do try to do as many as we can. In today’s post we highlight the Society of St Vincent De Paul. For an overview of our charitable work please see […]
Helpful Fireplace Safety Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe this Winter
It’s a basic idea that we all understand – fireplaces get hot. But sometimes, especially with gas fireplaces that have sealed combustion systems behind glass, it’s easy to overlook basic gas fireplace safety, so please have a read through these Helpful Fireplace Safety Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe this Winter. When using […]
Friendly Fires works with local charities
Friendly Fires works with local charities, we believe in giving back to the community. Each year we donate goods and services to charities in the communities around our 4 locations – Peterborough, Kingston, Cobourg, and Carleton Place. Grand Prize BBQ! We recently donated a BBQ to the Lanark County Interval House Women’s Shelter for their […]
Zero-Clearance Fireplaces – Why these cost-efficient Fireplaces are a great choice!
Zero-clearance fireplaces are a great, efficient choice when looking for a fireplace. Many people want a fireplace in their home; but masonry fireplaces are bulky and the cost can be prohibitive. Zero-clearance fireplaces have flexible, hassle-free installation requirements. Just about any space in any person’s home in Canada is likely to be ideal for having […]
Friendly Fires wins prestigious safety award!
We are thrilled to announce that Friendly Fires has received the 2017 TSSA Impact Safety award. TSSA (Technical Standards & Safety Authority) created its Safety Awards program in 2015 as a way to formally acknowledge those individuals and organizations who work in regulated sectors – fuels, elevating and amusements devices, boilers and pressure vessels, operating […]