# City Bonfires Is A Perfect Smores Solution When You Can't Build A Campfire *By James Hills — Updated January 2023* Smores are delicious. Unfortunately, to do them right you really need a live flame and that can be dangerous. During the summer and fall, while hanging out in the backyard or camping outdoors a fire is easy to accommodate for most folks but what about in winter? in the rain? and for folks like myself who live in an apartment? Well ... unfortunately, we're usually left out of the fun. City Bonfires though has introduced a solution and we're very impressed by what they've created. I'm not sure what I was expecting honestly. A relative mentioned [City Bonfire](https://citybonfires.com/) to me at dinner one night and so I thought I'd reach out to them and check it out since I'm a sucker for smores.  When it arrived, I assumed it would just be a healthier alternative to a sterno canister like I'd seen used at some restaurants that offered table-side smores kits. When I opened the package, though, I was extremely impressed that they included EVERYTHING you need for smores (except enough of the chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers, sadly). Inside of our package was the "portable fire pit", lighter, sticks, and food. ### New England & Canadian Maritime Cruises There's more to cruising than the west coast cruises we love so much. CruiseWestCoast [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/AA5D50WIj4etxuHSD7DfvQ.443) ### Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf Resort Offers Programs Perfect For a Guys Getaway Guys Getaway Ideas at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf Resort in Los Cabos Mexico. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/AA5D50WIj4etxuHSD7DfvQ.2153) ### 6 Days Vietnam Essential Tour Tour Vietnam's highlights from Saigon to Hanoi, with the Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong Delta and an overnight Halong Bay cruise. Ideal for first-time visitors. 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While I've referred to it as a candle (because it is essentially a soy wax candle), the flames it produces are closer to an actual bonfire.  You should expect flames to rise 3-5 inches from the canister and the unit to get VERY hot. However, we used it outdoors on a covered porch while sitting on a cutting board and felt very safe. City Bonfires comes in a variety of different packages and some (such as ours) include novelty marshmallows. In our case, it was originally supposed to be a Thanksgiving product review so they provided us with pumpkin marshmallows. Overall, I'm very impressed with [City Bonfires](https://citybonfires.com/) and if you are looking for a fun gift idea or just a date-night idea - this is something you should absolutely consider. Details Written by: James Hills Published: 19 January 2023 Last Updated: 19 January 2023 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? 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