Issue No. 01 · Volume 2026 Cooked outside in Glasgow rain

Things worth
cooking outside.

Recipes, techniques, and gear reviews from a stubborn cook who refuses to come inside — Glasgow weather be damned. Spice meets smoke, fire teaches patience, and the family is at the table, bibs on, ready to dig in.

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This week's fire

Perfect No-knead Focaccia

— THE RECIPE

Perfect No-Knead Focacia

Serves: 4
Calories: 600
By: Rob K

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