The Wood-Fired Blog
What Happens Next? – A Girl and Her Dragon
Sep 20, 2017I am leaving for college in 10 days. TEN DAYS. People react in a number of interesting ways when I tell them that little factoid. Some immediately begin gushing about their college experience. Some just laugh a little, noticing my parents out of the corner of their eyes. A few have told me that the real fun starts in grad school, while the rest just say congratulations (joyfully to me,... Read More
August 2017 | No. 99; New Bella Video, Leo Spizzirri’s Recipe, The Fauxmartha
Sep 14, 2017Hello #FornoBravoFamily! Believe it or not, this is our 99th newsletter! For the select few who have been with us since #1, we thank you for being the foundation on which our thriving community was built. And to everyone else who has joined us along the way, we are so grateful to have you with us. We would never have made it this far in our journey without all of... Read More
7 Tips for Choosing Outdoor Furniture for Small Outdoor Spaces
Aug 29, 2017Small outdoor spaces are particularly difficult to furnish as it almost always means compromising on an item over another. This can be very frustrating but thanks to modern advances like retractable shade screens, Phoenix including other state designers have made it possible to furnish a patio or other outdoor space to match your tastes and needs. Furniture items are now being created in a way that they can serve multiple... Read More
Host of FoodTerra, Eric Wilson, Takes Us On A Creative Wood Fired Journey In This New Bella Video.
Aug 15, 2017Eric Wilson, the incredible farm to table chef from FoodTerra, takes us on a journey through a classic dinner party meal prepared in succession in his Bella Grande 36. This short video is just a glimpse into the several mouth-watering recipes Eric will feature in our community cookbook and we hope it inspires you to get out there and get creative! If “Strawberry-Jalapeno Margaritas” peaks your interest, we advise you... Read More
A Minimalistic Wood Fired Kitchen Design By The Fauxmartha
Aug 14, 2017Mastering the art of wood-fired pizza is all about finding the right balance of ‘less is more’ and ‘more is more.’ More heat to create the perfect charred crust; less toppings to let the flavors shine through; more resting time to let the dough build character; less cooking time to keep the flavors fresh and bold. Melissa Coleman the talented food and design blogger behind The Fauxmartha has proven that... Read More
July 2017 | No. 98; A Science Lesson, David Berger, Recipes and a World Record
Aug 14, 2017We hope this month has been filled with friends, family, and a new collection of enduring joyous memories. With our hearts (and bellies) still bursting from our 4th of July celebrations, we wanted to stop and take a moment to thank each and every one of you for making the collective us who we are today. Your passion, your craft, your creativity are what make Forno Bravo’s incredible wood-fired community... Read More
Tim Cole Explains The History and Science Within Your Forno Bravo
Jul 14, 2017Did you ever stop to think about what separates a good pizza oven from a great one? There’s some science behind it, and a history lesson as well. Let’s Start with The History Wood fired ovens have been used to bake bread for thousands of years. In Ancient Egypt (circa 4000 to 5000 BC), these ovens would run all day long, first used to bake bread for people of status, and... Read More
The Bay Area’s Very Own Dragon… Thank You Kylie.
Jun 16, 2017Everyone once in awhile we meet a Wood-Fired Community member whose imagination and determination are so unstoppable, it’s hard to believe what they can accomplish. Kylie Holland of A Girl and Her Dragon Pizza is one of those people. Just over two years ago, Kylie became the youngest mobile pizza business owner in the country. Since then she has served thousands of pies and earned a reputation for her amazing... Read More
June 2017 | No. 97; Back from #NRA17, Chef Leo Demos, Chef Marshall, Photo Gallery
Jun 15, 2017Ah…summer – a season full of long, playful days and cool, starry nights. When gatherings with friends and family don’t seem so few far and between. When culinary adventures go from practice to fan-filled appreciation. Ah, yes – summer brings out the best in all of us. Gather your ingredients and fire up your oven. Summer is near! Hello again #FornoBravoFamily! This month’s newsletter is filled with a healthy dose of... Read More
