With so many people being environmentally conscious these days, perhaps it was inevitable that someone would come up with the concept of charcoal briquettes made out of coffee grounds. It’s the ...

Rose Akinyi at her work station in Manyatta slum in Kisumu where she makes briquettes from charcoal dust mixed with cassava porridge (Collins Oduor) When a group of women started using porridge to ...

A lot of things about grilling can ignite a fight, including the meaning of "barbecue." And with the proliferation of fancy equipment — from gas grills to pellet smokers to ceramic charcoal cookers — ...

Grilling season might be coming to a close but don't put the charcoal away yet. Charcoal is a cheap and non-toxic deodorizer you can use anywhere in your home. Photo by Gregory Moine. Household design ...

One of the most heated debates in all of grilling is whether to use lump charcoal or briquettes. There are die-hard proponents on both sides, which makes sense since each has its benefits and ...

When a group of women started using porridge to make briquettes for sale in Kisumu’s Manyatta slum, their neighbours gathered to protest. “How can they waste valuable food to make briquettes,” many ...