What does it mean to be a good cook? Sure, there’s the technical stuff: the knife skills, the timing, the intuitive moment when you know a chicken breast is cooked through but not yet dry. Beyond that ...

There’s a primal magic to cooking with fire. It’s a sensory experience—the hiss of fat hitting hot grills, the irresistible smell of smoke and char, the simple rhythm of meal. Across Australia and New ...