The Wood-Fired Blog
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
May 2017 | No. 96; Gas Pizza Ovens, Bread Bakers Apprentice, NRA Show, AskLeoPizza
May 29, 2017Welcome! It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day (and the unofficial start of summer) is just around the corner. As we take pride in our Made in The USA brand, we would like to take a moment to remember and recognize the profound sacrifices made by countless Americans in defense of our nation’s values and citizens. We hope you’re able to celebrate with plenty of food, fire, and most importantly,... Read More
April 2017 | No. 95; Back From The Expo, Bella USA Release, Brigit Binns Recipe, Chef Marshall
May 08, 2017Welcome! Spring has officially sprung! As the weather starts to warm up, it brings with it beautiful and vibrant flowers, t-shirts, sandals, and outdoor family get-togethers! This season, the Forno Bravo Team would like to take a moment to think about the warmth and joie de vivre that sharing food, fire and family brings into our lives. Thank you for supporting our on-going mission and the wood fired community as... Read More
A Girl and Her Dragon – Taxes and Finance
Apr 10, 2017I love running A Girl and Her Dragon Pizza, I really do. I love making pizza, eating pizza, seeing how happy other people are to eat my pizza, the works. I love trying new recipes, shopping for ingredients, experimenting with new toppings and combinations. Essentially, I love pizza It was only after starting the business that I realized that pizza was not the be-all end-all (sacrilege, I know). I anticipated... Read More
March 2017 | No. 94; Selection Wizard, Chef Marshall, Leo Spizzirri, Las Vegas Pizza Expo
Mar 31, 2017Welcome! Happy March, #FornoBravoFamily! Spring is right around the corner, and for many of us, this time of year signals the beginning of some much-needed spring cleaning and other exciting projects around the house. If you already have a Forno Bravo oven, we can’t wait to see what recipes you whip up this spring. If you’re still searching for the perfect oven for your home or business, we put together... Read More
