The Wood-Fired Blog
December 2017 | No. #103; Chef Leo’s Certifications, Choosing Firewood, Pompeii Pizza, Roasted Tomatoes
Dec 27, 2017The Forno Bravo team of craftsmen and staff would like to wish all of our wonderful community of Pizza Oven and Outdoor Living enthusiasts Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 2017 has been a year of growth for us, as more and more people discover the joys of cooking and eating lovingly-prepared wood fired food—food that is both an experience and a meal. This month’s newsletter is full of ideas that... Read More
November 2017 | No. #102; Kissed by Fire on Amazon, Eric Wilson, Pizza Quest Interview
Dec 05, 2017By now, many of us have been scouring the internet for delicious main courses and complementary side-dishes in preparation for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The thought of wood fired turkey, green bean casserole, candied yams, and of course the all-important stuffing, has our stomachs growling in anticipation. Whether it’s your first wood fired holiday season or you’re a seasoned pro, it is always nice to see all of the creative recipes... Read More
October 2017 | No. #101; The Fauxmartha Series, FoodTerra Recipe, John Arena Webisode
Oct 31, 2017Hello #FornoBravoFamily :). Every season is a new opportunity to marvel at the spectacular beauty around us. By now many of you will have witnessed the trees shed their green color for majestic yellow, red and golden hues. This transition from warm summer days to cool fall nights naturally draws us to the warmth of the fire and the comfort of family and friends. As we move into the cooler months, we... Read More
The Fauxmartha Mini-Series Part 1 & 2
Oct 20, 2017The Fauxmartha will be making wood-fired pizzas in the dead of winter (in Minnesota no less) and so can you! As she explains on her blog, it’s all about having the right gear, right down to the firewood, and of course a bluetooth speaker so that you can transport yourself to Napoli with a little “Mambo Italiano” radio. In case you’re curious, she went with the Primavera 70 for her... Read More
September 2017 | No. 100; Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita, Inspiring Ovens, Chef Leo
Oct 12, 2017Somehow it seems that each month that goes by we have something special to share. From new product announcements and chef panel introductions, to fun insider videos and even an eBook release. This month is no exception. Believe it or not, today marks our 100th newsletter. That’s 100 months of food, fire and family shared all over the world. 100 opportunities to inspire new and existing members of the WFO... Read More
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
