Ina Garten’s Fire Pit Safety Tips

Fire pits provide a relaxing way to connect with friends and family while taking advantage of outdoor spaces, but it’s essential that proper safety procedures be observed when using one. Doing so will prevent any unexpected mishaps from happening and keep everyone safe.

Ina Garten has earned her reputation as the Barefoot Contessa thanks to her cookbooks, television show, and magazine appearances; but even she can experience burnout. Luckily, Ina has learned how to take time away from work and focus on her family as an outlet – something her professional life cannot match in terms of reward or fulfillment. Her love for gardening and entertaining has also resulted in a book called “How to Be a Good Guest.”

At first glance, the picturesque Hamptons home of Food Network star Ina Garten’s home can seem impressive: white walls and an open kitchen that’s always bustling. But there’s another space on her property which rivals it in beauty: The Barn. BuzzFeed News reports that The Barn is where much of Barefoot Contessa magic takes place; here Garten puts her culinary skills to use with help from local heroes; for instance in one 2012 episode, Garten collaborated with an on-duty firefighter to cook some decidedly un-Barefoot Contessa dishes such as sloppy joe and beef barley soup dishes together!

As you gather around a fire pit, it’s important to remain conscious of your surroundings and to supervise any curious children who might come close. Be certain no flammable items are within reach and that any nearby shrubs or plants have been cut back before starting your fire. Be prepared with water in case it becomes necessary to extinguish it; shovels can help bury any remaining embers that remain.

Some municipalities have regulations concerning fire pit placement on your property; always consult them first before installing one on your own property. Furthermore, homeowners insurance providers may require you to disclose its presence.

As part of your outdoor pit environment, be sure to have a fire-safe container for holding unburnt logs and ash, which will prevent debris from flying out into the open air. In case of emergencies, keep a fire extinguisher nearby as well as having a screen or tarp handy so that quickly cover it if the weather turns bad.

Once you master these tips, your fire pit management skills will become second nature – and any unexpected mishaps avoided! But don’t forget to relax amidst all this hard work: sharing a glass of wine or beer next to the flames is always enjoyable – but be careful not to indulge too much: too much alcohol consumption may lead to poor physical coordination and decision-making, both of which are dangerous in a fire environment. When drinking alcohol it is wise to wear loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves in order to keep hair and sleeves away from flames.