Studying some literature at work and came across this. I don't think I've seen a chart like this with the starting, ember, and sparks columns before... but maybe I just wasn't paying attention.
I'll make sure to build my next house out of Apple or Cherry since it is not easily lit, but smells excellent while it burns. Consequently my two favorite woods for smoking meat.
If not cooking outdoors, I am cooking on the stovetop with my 14" carbon steel wok, 12" CI skillet, or in the oven with my two Lodge CI pizza pans, or two dutch ovens. I've also got a nifty Lodge carbon steel grill pan that rocks for veggies outdoors.
One of my favorites for the fireplace was always juniper. Fairly easy starting, good aroma, and pretty blue and green hues in the flames.
When out camping in the west, nothing beat aspen or cottonwood for a quick starting campfire. Being soft woods, they didn't last long but gave a nice pop and crackle.
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