Grilling and July 4 Go Together Like Cheetos and Charcoal

A fire-starting snack that knows no borders

From the patio paradise of Fernando Pagés Ruiz in Guayaquil, Ecuador, an ancient Amazon fire-starting secret.

OK, it's not ancient. And by now, it is not a secret, either. But it is fun to watch.

Happy Independence Day weekend!

About the Author

Fernando Pagés Ruiz

Fernando Pagés Ruiz is ProTradeCraft's Latin America Editor. He is currently building a business in Ecuador and a house in Mexico. Formerly, he was a builder in the Great Plains and Mountain States. He is author of Building an Affordable House and Affordable Remodel (Taunton Press).

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