The Wood-Fired Blog
Bad Weather and Pizza Ovens
Feb 04, 2016As a resident of California for the past 17 years, I believe that I can officially claim the title of spoiled summer child. As much as I would like to deny it, I simply can’t take the cold. A brisk breeze sends me running in search of a coat (much to my Virginian father’s amusement), and I adamantly believe that the best way to experience a snowstorm is inside one’s... Read More
Forno Bravo Wood Fired Pizza Ovens Announces New Pricing Structure
Jan 21, 2016Salinas, CA January 15, 2016 – Forno Bravo, a leading manufacturer of wood fired pizza ovens, has announced a new pricing structure that takes effect January 18, 2016. The pricing structure covers all residential and commercial modular oven kits and assembled pizza ovens. The streamlined pricing makes it easier for the customer to purchase a pizza oven by eliminating “hidden fees” like crate and loading charges. Additionally, all modular oven kits... Read More
A Happy Bella Pizza Oven Owner!
Jan 19, 2016This is a testimonial we received from Steve W. of Colorado who recently purchased a Bella Outdoor Living pizza oven: We bought the pizza oven with the 28″ x 24″ cooking surface, which is plenty large enough to do two 12″ pizzas at the same time. The assembly was easy enough though it takes two people to do the final step of getting the oven hoisted on top of the... Read More
December 2015 | No. 80; Guest Chef Brigit Binns, Photo Contest, eBook
Jan 05, 2016Welcome! During this season, what better reason to fire up a wood fired oven than a holiday gathering of family and friends? Using the backdrop of an Italian tradition, Brigit Binns offers up a seafood recipe from her Bella oven that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. You can try out Brigit’s recipes by getting your own Bella — read about the Year End Holiday Sale going on now.... Read More
A Girl and Her Dragon Summer Party
Dec 14, 2015Last I wrote, we’d just wrapped up my first event, the Nueva School Quest night. Lots of people, lots of pizza, lots of fun (I know, I know, a bit clichéd, but very true!). Little did I know that that night was nothing in comparison to my next function: the Foundation Capital Summer party! Foundation Capital is the venture capital firm where my dad (Paul Holland) works. They do as... Read More
A Primavera Wood Fired Oven Remodel
Nov 30, 2015Forno Bravo wood fired ovens can last a lifetime but sometimes an owner may want to give the outside a facelift. That’s what happened to Greg S. of Southern California, who purchased a Forno Bravo Primavera 60 oven in 2009. After several years of enjoying his oven on a stand, he decided to take his Primavera to the next level to match his outdoor fireplace. He hired Ray Morrow Designs... Read More
November 2015 | No. 79; Chef Lea’s Thanksgiving, Photo Contest, Custom Ovens
Nov 24, 2015Welcome! Winter is upon us but that shouldn’t slow down wood fired ovens, especially with the family gatherings and parties coming up. Watch Chef Lea show you how to cook a Thanksgiving turkey in a wood fired oven that will melt in your mouth followed by an apple-inspired dressing. Are you a fan of Black Friday? Read about Bella Outdoor Living’s Black Friday sale on the popular Nano and Medio... Read More
Forno Bravo Casa Helps Build a Community
Nov 13, 2015In 2014, The Murer House Foundation (a non-profit that protects the historic Giuseppe Murer House in Folsom, California) raised funds to buy a Forno Bravo Casa2G110 modular oven kit. They were fortunate enough to enlisted the local Rotary Club of Folsom (which includes a lot of contractors) to build it, along with a bocce court at the historic site. No one had seen a Forno Bravo oven before, but the... Read More
October 2015 | No. 78; Chef News, Pizza Quest Webisode, Forno Bravo Helps Community
Nov 05, 2015Welcome! As we creep into the cooler fall weather, it’s a good time to fire up your oven and invite people over for a friendly fall feast! Chef Bart shares some of his favorite pizza toppings and wood fired oven recipes as we welcome Chef Lea Bergen into the Forno Bravo community. Be sure to watch her video featuring a pizza dough recipe using gluten-free flour. Read More
