The Wood-Fired Blog
Texas Love Flourishes on Mark G’s Vesuvio100
Sep 12, 2023“Thanks. We love love love LOVE our oven — the way it looks and the way it works. People are always so impressed with the inlaid Texas star design.” Owner: Mark G Oven: Vesuvio 100 Location: Texas Read More
Joe T Uses His Casa Pizza Oven to Bring Friends Together
Sep 12, 2023“Sharing it with family and friends makes the perfect party that everyone wants to be at year after year. Update: We have now expanded beyond pizza. Spiced pork roast and roasted elephant garlic are currently a friend’s fav. In the days of Covid, outdoor eating was our saving grace to enjoy our family and friends, and of course, we stood a pizza peel apart. Lol “ Owner: Joe T Oven:... Read More
Julian R’s Premio Pizza Oven Kit
Sep 12, 2023“I have always wanted to have an outdoor pizza oven. My mom came from Italy and always talked about how she baked bread in an outdoor oven. When I discovered your kit, I was sold. My wife, my two boys, and I built an outdoor barbecue area, along with the Forno Bravo pizza oven kit. The thing I like the most about my oven is that it’s a great addition... Read More
Wood and Gas Fired Vesuvio in the PA Woods
Aug 18, 2023“#pizzaoven It’s finally installed. Thank you Gary @harringtoncontractorsnj for getting the job done.” Owner: Lee Ann D Oven: Vesuvio (Wood and Gas Fired) Location: Pennsylvania Contractor: Harrington Contracting Read More
Local Abalone Shells Inspired Lloyd and Kathleen C’s Casa Pizza Oven Finish
Aug 18, 2023“We were inspired by the beautiful abalone shells on the beach close to our home, so decided to mosaic the oven. Applied with a thin set mortar and finished with an epoxy coating. We love it!” Owners: Lloyd and Kathleen C Oven: Casa90 Location: Mendocino Coast, CA Read More
Mark G’s Beautiful and Versatile Vesuvio Oven
Aug 18, 2023“We wanted an oven that would produce restaurant-quality pizza, yet have versatility. The size is perfect for baking, braising, and roasting. The temperature range is amazing. Our oven is the centerpiece of our outdoor living space. We built our outdoor living around this oven… Very happy customer. Thank you Forno Bravo!” Owner: Mark G Oven: Vesuvio100 Location: Camarillo, CA *Editor’s Note: We love the custom colors from the porcelain Mosaic... Read More
Nicholas S’s Giardino Wood Fired Pizza Oven Brings Family Together
Aug 18, 2023“A 2014 visit to Naples, Italy sparked our interest. What I love about the pizza oven is that it is a family experience that we all enjoy doing.” Owner: Nicholas S Oven: Giardino70 Location: MI Read More
Building this Premio110 Oven was a Group Effort for James F
Aug 18, 2023“My inspiration is creating a special wood oven food experience for friends and family, from the morning breakfasts to the evening dinners. What I love the most is the fact that the entire process of building and enjoying the oven could not have been possible without the help of those close to me. Every time I look out at what was built or sit eating the most incredible wood oven... Read More
James O’s Sleek Casa Kit Build in GA
Aug 18, 2023“When we moved into a new home in late December, we began the search for a wood fired oven for our patio. We wanted to make pizza and bake bread, roast meats and vegetables, and all the other things you can prepare in an open oven. Previously, we had built a wood fired oven on our own using firebricks to line the heating chamber. This oven was good, but required... Read More
