The Wood-Fired Blog
July 2019 | No. #122; A Sampler of Pictures and Stories, Wood Fired Grilling with NAPCA and Chef Iannone, Fully Assembled Ovens for Summer Delivery
Jul 08, 2019Happy July to our Forno Bravo family and friends! Now that summer is in full force, we hope you are getting to do a lot of resting, a bit of traveling, some baking and grilling, and maybe even some… Read More
Building from the Best – A Sampler of Casa Pizza Oven Projects
Jun 26, 2019Get inspired by this sampler of home oven builds using our reliable and accessible Casa Modular Pizza Oven Kit. With these durable, all-inclusive oven kits, you don’t have to be Tim ‘the tool man’ Taylor, or Norm Abram from This Old House to build your own wood fired pizza oven at home. First we’ll go through a few elements common to all Casa’s, and then we’ll look at a wide... Read More
June 2019 | No. #121; Building from the Best – A Sampler of Casa Pizza Oven Projects, Eric Wilson’s Ticket Spike Chicken Tacos, al pastor style,
Jun 08, 2019Temperatures are warming up, school is out, and it is time to get outdoors. Folks are starting their summer oven builds with gusto, and we are here to help! Since lighter dishes are usually preferred this time of year, our… Read More
Restaurateur Spotlight – Father and Daughter Duo Thrive at Giannina’s Pizza and Catering
May 30, 2019Born in Sicily, and raised on his grandparents’ farm and vineyard, Salvatore Cicciarella grew up surrounded by hard work, good food, and strong family ties. At 77, with over 50 years in pizzerias and restaurants, he still shares those values with his daughter, Giovanna (Gio), as they work side by side in their business, Giannina’s Pizza and Catering. Salvatore makes the dough daily and Gio is the pizzaiolo and owner.... Read More
Highlights from the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show
May 30, 2019The 100th Anniversary 2019 National Restaurant Association Show is a wrap! Our booth was a hub of excitement each day as Master Instructor, Chef Leo Spizzirri took the stage to put our custom-tiled Napoli120 through its paces. The food was amazing and the cooking tips he gave out were extremely helpful. Click Here To Jump Straight To Leo’s Upcoming “Mastering Your Oven Course” on June 29! 4-Day Trade Show Extravaganza... Read More
Helpful Hints for Planning Your New Pizza Oven Build
Apr 29, 2019For many people, a pizza oven is a big investment of time and resources that will provide their family or company with years of delicious food and happy memories. At Forno Bravo, we want to make the planning and building process as seamless as possible. With 1,000s of customers using our ovens, we have a rich history of helping folks find and build the right oven. The following checklists will... Read More
An Introduction to Pizza Oven Kits
Apr 29, 2019Forno Bravo’s modular pizza oven kits take the guesswork out of making a great pizza oven for your home or business. Our kits bridge the gap between full DIY projects and the ‘place and bake’ convenience (but higher cost) of a factory assembled oven. With exceptionally fast delivery times, high-tech, quality components that perform better than simple brick, and the freedom to finish or install your kit in an endless... Read More
Tips on Installing a Wood Fired Oven from John Livera
Apr 29, 2019Steps for Installing a Residential Oven For many, installing a pizza oven at home is a dream. Although it can seem a bit overwhelming, if you know what to anticipate, it is well worth the effort! It is important to understand the process so you can plan accordingly. Walk with John Livera, (seafood specialist, wood-fired enthusiast, consultant, and chef) through the installation of his wood fired Vesuvio oven in this... Read More
May 2019 | No. #120; Highlights from the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show & Upcoming Class, Restaurateur Spotlight – Father and Daughter Duo Thrive at Giannina’s Pizza and Catering, Toscana Home Pizza Ovens
Apr 08, 2019We had a wonderful time at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago last week and were thrilled to meet so many customers and new friends. In this issue of the Wood Fired Newsletter, we’ll share… Read More
