Cooking on my clay chiminea : chiminea recipes, hacks and DIY about garden chimney fireplace

  Learn how to repair a clay chiminea fireplace easily So you bought a nice clay chiminea fire pit and now the clay just collapsed or cracked? This is the blog post that you were waiting for. The recent surge in popularity of outdoor dining has left many of us searching for fresh and exciting ways to entertain "al fresco". The chiminea—a terracotta heater originating in Mexico—has now superseded the barbecue: not only does it offer a greater range of cooking methods, but it also serves as a decorative object for the modern garden and as a heater during the winter months. But clay is fragile when moving and shipping those 50 lbs pieces of pottery might be a challenge for UPS, FedEx and the others. So sometimes, they come broken or they break once installed at the garden for many reasons, the lawn mover passed through, the kids playing ball or even the dogs were playing in the wrong place. If ever this happened to you, don't worry, you are not alone and for that reason I...

  What to Know About Chimineas A terracotta or metal chiminea stove can provide a warm, attractive and socially distanced gathering spot in your backyard or patio. Cooler weather doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your  backyard gathering area . Find out how a chiminea can add a little warmth and flair to your patio. On This Page What Is a Chiminea? Styles of Chimineas What Are Chinineas Made From? How to Maintain a Chiminea Chiminea Safety What Is a Chiminea? A chiminea , or garden chimney is an outdoor stove, typically with a potbelly shape and a chimney. Although they’re available in cast iron and cast aluminum, most chimineas are made from terracotta clay. Sold at garden stores and home improvement centers, clay chimineas may be plain terracotta or decorated with colorful ceramic glaze. Because chimineas originated in Mexico several hundred years ago, they’re often decorated with Mexican-inspired motifs. Everyone loves to sit around a fire, and a c...