Wood-Fired Cooking
Showing Off the 2019 Show Ovens
Mar 29, 2019This year, the stars of the Forno Bravo 2019 International Pizza Expo booth were a dashing Napoli120 with a powerful new burner, and the sleek, new, Viaggio100 Mobile Drop-in refractory pizza oven. Napoli120 Takes Center Stage The Napoli is a centerpiece oven that is meant to be seen. The team created a bold, custom tile design for the Napoli120 to shine a spotlight on several different logo styles and patterns... Read More
Pizza Expo 2019 and an Interview with Chef Leo Spizzirri
Mar 29, 2019Chef Leo Spizzirri, Master Istruttore and Co-Founder of the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy, hosted several live cooking demonstrations in the Forno Bravo booth at the 2019 International Pizza Expo. Some of his helpers included 4 Master Chefs from the Schola Italiana Pizzaioli, the oldest pizza school in Italy. It was a treat to have so much talent and skill in our booth! The Expo draws in over 8,000... Read More
Chef Leo Spizzirri’s Sole nel Piatto (“Sun on the Plate”) Pizza Demonstration
Mar 28, 2019Sole nel Piatto is a sunny, specialty pizza well known in Italy. Chef Leo Spizzirri from the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy put his own spin on it at the 2019 International Pizza Expo to produce a beautiful and fun treat for your restaurant or kitchen table! Enjoy a portion of his Forno Bravo demo at the 2019 International Pizza Expo, as he walks us through making this cheerful creation. Steps... Read More
Pizza Perfect Herb Garden
Feb 27, 2019Adding herbs to your wood fired pizza is the perfect way to accentuate your favorite recipe. Fresh herbs not only add a bright and unique taste to pizza, but also add healthy vitamins and nutrients to your meal. Growing an herb garden at home is an excellent way to skip the grocery store and ensure you’re getting the freshest herbs available just steps from your wood fired pizza oven. Check... Read More
Wendy O’Neal and Around My Family Table – Casa2G Installation and Menu Ideas
Feb 26, 2019Meet Wendy O’Neal Originally from Texas, but now at home in Arizona, Wendy O’Neal is the creator of the Around My Family Table website. She is also a blogger, cookbook author, wife, stay-at-home mom of 2 children, and fan of all things chocolate. She loves creating family-approved, no-fuss recipes, and sharing travel and homemaking tips. New Culinary Adventures The newest addition to her outdoor kitchen and entertaining area is a... Read More
Rocking the Pizza Expo with Chef Leo Spizzirri
Feb 26, 2019Less than a week away! Wow! The 2019 International Pizza Expo is right around the corner and we’re getting ready to rock it with Chef Leo Spizzirri and his crew. Come watch the demos in person* or see the live streams on the Forno Bravo Facebook page March 5th – 7th, 2019. The “Expo Experience” Video Take a quick look back with us at Chef Leo’s 2018 live demos and remember... Read More
Dutch Oven Bread
Jan 15, 2019Blog by Guest Chef John Livera Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven Fresh bread is one of the most satisfying things to bake in a wood fired oven. However, if you are planning to make several courses, removing the coals is not ideal. An easy and fun solution for creating a perfectly crusted bread is to cook your dough in a Dutch oven – thus, allowing you to continue to... Read More
Chefs Honored as 2018 Top 25 Culinary Educators and Mentors by BAKE Magazine
Dec 10, 2018While we have many contributors and wonderful chefs on our Chef’s Panel, Chef Leo Spizzirri and Peter Reinhart are have truly become a part of the Forno Family in a special way. We are so pleased and proud that BAKE Magazine has honored both of them in their annual “2018 Twentyfive” special edition – which recognizes top professional culinary educators and dedicator mentors in the United States. BAKE is a... Read More
Chef Leo Spizzirri’s Mostarda di Frutta con Forno a Legna
Nov 20, 2018Fall Condiment Recipe This month, Chef Leo brings us a beautifully illustrated recipe for an Italian condiment ideal for the holidays. Mostarda di Frutta con Forno a Legna is a rich, cooked fruit relish with deep mustard notes and a bit of a kick that can be made in your wood fired oven. It can be used to accent meats, cold cuts, or cheese on either an appetizer or main course.... Read More
