The open fireplaces and kettles were used for cooking. The California natives were the Gabrielino. I'm stirring atole...morning porridge made from barley. The nice meaty parts were at the bottom and the young Indian boys and girls who learned their memory verses were rewarded with these tasty morsels. Hmmmm...I better get busy or it's the watery part for me in the morning!! 2010-07-27