The Wood-Fired Blog
More Fabulous Photos from the Forno Bravo 2023 Photo Contest
Nov 30, 2023With so many wonderful entries from our recent Forno Bravo Photo Contest, we couldn’t stop sharing at just the top 3! (Click here to see the winning entries) Keep scrolling to see more spotlights on these beautiful wood and gas fired pizza ovens builds, and some of the delicious food that has been made in them. These owners are really passionate about their ovens! You can read the fun stories... Read More
Lock in Your 2023 Pricing
Nov 14, 2023We are excited to announce an End-Of-Year Promotion just in time for the holidays! For a limited time, you can lock in 2023 pricing on our Primavera, Napolino, and Residential Oven Kits, and take delivery anytime before June 30th. Make a 25% deposit before December 29, 2023 to lock in 2023 pricing on select models. Take delivery anytime before June 30th with the balance due prior to shipping. Delivery within... Read More
October | 2023 Fall Photo Contest Winners, Jamestown Bread Project: Wood-Fired Quinoa Sourdough, Wood-Fired Banana Bread; Recipes: Lobster and Asperagus Pizza, Braised Beef au Chasseur
Oct 30, 2023Happy October! This month serves as a beautiful bridge, transitioning us from… Read More
September 2023 | 2023 Fall Photo Contest Reminder, 5 Fall Parties That Feature Your Wood Fired Oven, Jamestown Bread Project: Rustic Apple Tart
Oct 06, 2023Ahh, changing leaves and cooling temperatures make evening gatherings around the… Read More
5 Fall Parties That Feature Your Wood Fired Oven
Sep 29, 2023Looking for entertaining ideas, themes, or special occasions for throwing a party that centers around a wood fired oven this fall? In this article, you will find 5 fun ideas to get you started. These are memorable celebrations that your friends will be raving about for years to come! Starting principals: Do remember to post your menus in advance to build excitement, and consider any dietary preferences and restrictions of... Read More
Labor Day Gathering Guide
Aug 31, 2023On the first Monday in September, the United States celebrates Labor Day. It is a federal holiday established in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland to provide a day of rest for workers, and to honor their many contributions. The holiday is also a perfect time to gather with friends and family at the end of summer for a last hurrah as kids are going back to school and the weather... Read More
Introducing Andrea Colognese and the Jamestown Bread Project
Aug 31, 2023Baking your own fresh bread is a wonderful benefit of a wood-fired oven. The smells— the taste— the perfect crust— Oh, my! Andrea Colognese is a baking expert and he has launched the Jamestown Bread Project to help chefs learn to make the best bread in their wood-fired ovens at home. We will be releasing many of his delicious recipes and helpful instructions over the coming months as we all... Read More
July 2023 | 2023 Social Media Photo Contest Winners; Early Pizza Discovery in Pompeii Ruins; The Art and Science of Grilling with Meathead Goldwyn
Aug 22, 2023What are your favorite flavors of summer? At Forno Bravo, the… Read More
Newly Recovered Fresco from Ancient Pompeii Shows an Early Form of Pizza
Jul 31, 2023Back in 1888 and 1891, a team of excavators began to clear ash and debris from a building in the ruins of ancient Pompeii, the Italian town buried, and then preserved, by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. In January, 2023, another team went back to that same spot and continued the original team’s work. In the large atrium next to a building housing a brick oven (a... Read More
