We've talked here at The Kitchn about ways to cook in the fireplace. Now, how about the perfect fireplace in which to do it? It's even located in a kitchen!
Just imagine sitting around that table with the fireplace ablaze nearby. It's enough that it adds gobs of atmosphere to the room, but you could also cook over it!
Related: Taming the Flame: Tips for Cooking in Your Fireplace
(Image: G.P. Schafer Architect)
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Thats sweet. I remember seeing this for the first time in the movie Fatal Attraction. How weird is that?
My parents have a fireplace adjacent to their kitchen - it is WONDERFUL.