The Wood-Fired Blog
February 2019 | No. #117; Rocking the Pizza Expo with Chef Leo Spizzirri, Wendy O’Neal of Around My Family Table, Professionale Commercial Oven Series
Feb 01, 2019We’re excited to kick off another year of wood fired cooking! We’ve been working hard to bring you interesting stories, delicious recipes, and inspiring builds to marvel. For our veteran subscribers out there, you’ll… Read More
North American Pizza and Culinary Academy Expands its Course Offerings
Jan 28, 2019Co-founders, Chef Anthony Iaonne and Master Istruttore, Leo Spizzirri and their talented team are shaking up the winter class schedule at the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy (NAPCA) in Lisle, IL with some great additions to their offerings. The school has a dual focus. On one hand, they offer fun, culinary courses, with cooking skills and menu items for foodies to novices. Some upcoming highlights include a Pizza and Prosecco Party,... 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
Forno Bravo to Show at the 2019 International Pizza Expo
Jan 10, 2019For the past 2 years, Forno Bravo has been part of the annual International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas each spring. We’re excited to announce that March 5-7, 2019 will make year #3! The Pizza Expo is THE trade show of the year for folks in the pizza industry, and those looking to get started! (With 7,400+ attendees and 1,400+ booths, it’s actually more of a Pizza Carnival than just... Read More
January 2019 | No. #116; We’re so excited to launch another season of wood fired cooking with all of you
Jan 07, 2019We’re excited to kick off another year of wood fired cooking! We’ve been working hard to bring you interesting stories, delicious recipes, and inspiring builds to marvel. For our veteran subscribers out there, you’ll… 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
December 2018 | No. #115; Bella Ovens for Christmas, Roasting Chestnuts, FoodTerra Holiday Recipes, Honored Chefs, Brigit Binns on Pizza Quest
Dec 06, 2018We would like to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season, filled with laughter, love, and great pizza! It’s hard to believe another year is already drawing to a close. This one has flown by and build season will be here again before we… 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
Pizza Quest Expands to Bluprint
Nov 19, 2018** Update 12/10/18: We are now 4 weeks into the launch of Peter’s new Pizza Quest series on myBluPrint.com and it’s going very well. The word is getting out and folks are starting to find the show. Thanks for helping us by sharing the link, watching the free episodes, and even signing up for the free trial subscription! We would love to bring you a “Season 2.” 🙂 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Bravo... Read More
