Wood-Fired Cooking
Firing Up the Flavor at 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, CA
May 31, 2023Introducing 1440 Multiversity. This unique center is a nonprofit immersive and online learning destination nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods. The Mission The center hosts both large and small group events, leadership training, classes, retreats, yoga, and private dining experiences served family-style, among their many choices. They are located in Scotts Valley, just outside of Santa Cruz, CA. Their outreaches also include offering supportive programs free of charge... Read More
Innovative Pizza Topping Combos by Chef Higgins – Part 2
Apr 27, 2023Last month, we featured the home pizza creations of Chef Greg Higgins, James Beard award winner, and head chef at Higgins restaurant in Portland, OR. The response was so good, and he has so many marvelous topping combinations to choose from, that we decided to keep going! All of the pizzas in today’s showcase are either fully vegetarian, or include seafood as the primary protein. However, you will quickly learn... Read More
Innovative Pizza Topping Combinations
Mar 29, 2023Meet Chef Greg Higgin, head chef, co-owner, and the master creative force at Higgins restaurant in Portland, Oregon. In this blog, we will explore the extremely unique topping combinations Greg and his wife have developed for their weekly home pizza baking sessions in their Forno Bravo modular pizza oven. Delicious and creative, they are sure to challenge your pantry and palette. Greg won the 2002 James Beard award as Best... Read More
Winter Wood-Fired Cooking Tips
Feb 24, 2023Wood-fired cooking can be a year-round adventure, requiring just a few tips and modifications to continue all winter long. As our Canadian customers and those in mountainous regions can attest, the good news is that our wood-fired oven works very well in cold climates, and won’t have any trouble with snow. They are built using high-tech insulation, which holds in the heat when the oven is cooking, and helps keeps... Read More
Pizza Cookbook Gift Ideas
Dec 19, 2022Looking for a last-minute gift idea for your favorite home pizzaiolo or chef? Pizza-focused cookbooks are always a hit! Explore the books below for great ways to enhance your pizza-making chops. These books include recipes and contributions from some of the best of the best in the field. They are available through Amazon and many other local booksellers. Just click any of the photos below to be connected directly to... Read More
Primavera Wood Fired Feast
Dec 09, 2022Paul Lessard is cooking up a storm in his custom-colored Primavera70! Check out his story and sample photos of his delicious creations here. Wood Fired Inspirations Currently hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Paul shared, “I’m sure I was Italian in my previous life! Since traveling to Italy many times, and especially, our latest Tuscany family bike and wine trip in 2017 at a restored 500-year-old farmhouse, complete with a Forno... Read More
Home Pizzeria with a Casa2G Pizza Oven
Dec 02, 2022Jesse and Linda Diaz from central California love to cook and entertain. They crafted an outdoor kitchen and dining space at their home that has become a full-on residential pizzeria! With prep space, cooking space, plenty of dining space, and even its own sign, their design makes it easy for guests to get involved in the whole wood fired pizza-making and pizza-eating process. Check out their build below and glean... Read More
Primavera Installation at Alpine Ridge House Air B&B
Nov 17, 2022With the fall time change in full effect, and the chilly weather settling in, it’s time to use a Primavera wood fired oven for making some serious comfort food! This particular oven lives at Alpine Ridge House, an Air B&B in upstate New York (Prattsville, NY.) Their facility is a secluded escape in the Catskill Mountains equipped with a professional wood fired oven, minutes from hiking and ski slopes. Dubbed... Read More
Top 24 Pizza Oven Tools and Accessories
Nov 17, 2022Below, we’ve assembled a list of 24 top-rated pizza oven tools and accessories you will need (or just really, really want) to improve your wood fired baking experience. This curated collection covers a broad range of essential pizza-making tools, fire-starting accessories, and non-pizza dish aids for your oven. Scroll through the set, and you will surely find the perfect gift for yourself or the pizzaiolo in your life. Pizza Making... Read More
