The other day I spotted a little story about Java-Logs in Rachael Ray magazine and it reminded me that I had been wanting to try them since reading about them in Time magazine’s Best Invention list years ago. The Java-Log is made from recycled coffee grounds — and surely there must be an endless supply of those! They emit 70 to 80 percent less creosote than traditional fires, and each log burns for two to three hours. Well, we finally have a fireplace at our disposable, and this weekend was just chilly enough to test it out. Our Java-Log lit in a flash, and immediately started a lovely fire. It looked like a burning Tootsie-Roll. There is very little scent, and even standing close to the fire, very little heat. But it did burn evenly and beautifully for hours, and the equivalent (one piece of wood) would have disappeared in minutes. I would definitely recommend Java-Logs ($3.49 for a single log), but if you love the smell of wood or need to generate some heat, this new invention may not be for you. — Angela M.

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