The Wood-Fired Blog
March 2019 | No. #118; Pizza Expo 2019 and an Interview with Chef Leo, Chef Leo Spizzirri Creates a Sole nel Piatto (“Sun on the Plate”) Pizza, Showing Off the 2019 Show Ovens
Mar 08, 2019For an April Fools’ Day surprise, we’re bringing you… our March Newsletter! We had so many great videos, recipes, blogs, and images this month from the exciting 2019 International Pizza Expo… Read More
Pizza Perfect Herb Garden
Feb 27, 2019Adding herbs to your wood fired pizza is the perfect way to accentuate your favorite recipe. Fresh herbs not only add a bright and unique taste to pizza, but also add healthy vitamins and nutrients to your meal. Growing an herb garden at home is an excellent way to skip the grocery store and ensure you’re getting the freshest herbs available just steps from your wood fired pizza oven. Check... Read More
Wendy O’Neal and Around My Family Table – Casa2G Installation and Menu Ideas
Feb 26, 2019Meet Wendy O’Neal Originally from Texas, but now at home in Arizona, Wendy O’Neal is the creator of the Around My Family Table website. She is also a blogger, cookbook author, wife, stay-at-home mom of 2 children, and fan of all things chocolate. She loves creating family-approved, no-fuss recipes, and sharing travel and homemaking tips. New Culinary Adventures The newest addition to her outdoor kitchen and entertaining area is a... Read More
Rocking the Pizza Expo with Chef Leo Spizzirri
Feb 26, 2019Less than a week away! Wow! The 2019 International Pizza Expo is right around the corner and we’re getting ready to rock it with Chef Leo Spizzirri and his crew. Come watch the demos in person* or see the live streams on the Forno Bravo Facebook page March 5th – 7th, 2019. The “Expo Experience” Video Take a quick look back with us at Chef Leo’s 2018 live demos and remember... Read More
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
