(The Conversation) – The mere thought of barbecue’s smokey scents and intoxicating flavors is enough to get most mouths watering. Summer is here, and that means it is barbecue season for many people ...

Some couples are forgoing traditional catering for food cooked over an open fire. One benefit: instant conversation starter.

There’s a primal magic to cooking with fire. It’s a sensory experience—the hiss of fat hitting hot grills, the irresistible smell of smoke and char, the simple rhythm of meal. Across Australia and New ...