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The Backyard Campfire Host

The one with the fire pit, the folding chairs and a bag of marshmallows, who wants the night to end with something sweet.

Who they are

You have the fire going before the guests arrive. There are kids running around the yard and grown-ups who will stay late, and everyone ends up near the flames.

You want a dessert that fits the fire: something you can toast, share from one skillet, or bring out warm while the embers glow.

What they want from a dessert site

  • Desserts that cook over a fire or can wait warm beside one.
  • Enough to feed a crowd without a lot of dishes.
  • Easy jobs for kids that are safe near the fire, with a grown-up in charge of the flames.
  • A twist on the classic s'more for the second round.

What stops them

  • Recipes that need a full kitchen in the middle of the party.
  • Anything fussy that falls apart on a paper plate.
  • Not knowing how to keep the little ones safe near the fire.

The words they search with

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