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21
JUN
2019

Keys to the best wood fired chicken wings

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In an earlier blog we discussed our family’s chicken drumsticks vs wood fired chicken wings debate. In that post we landed on the drumstick side, but it’s time for wood fired chicken wings to have their day. The main point of differentiation remains the meat to skin...
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26
OCT
2018

Cure an oven — why, when, how

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My week has been dominated by water, rain, and discussions on how, why and when to cure an oven. Here in Austin, we’ve had successive weeks of record rain, rapid river risings, water warnings, and historic flooding. At this point we’re under a city wide boil-water...
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slow fermented bread
21
SEP
2018

Slow Fermented Bread in Your Wood-burning Oven

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Slow fermented bread is back on the table A few days ago, one of our customers shared a post on sourdoughs. The article’s subtitle,  “As evidence grows that slow fermented bread may be easier to digest, we look at its history and potential health benefits” had...
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21
AUG
2018

Chicken Drumsticks in Your Wood-burning Oven

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In our household, the chicken drumsticks vs chicken wings debate has advocates on both sides of the aisle. The main point of differentiation is the meat to skin ratio. Some are eloquent on the crispy skin with finger-lickingly delicious sauces associated with wings. Others argue...
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best cookbook
06
JUL
2018

best cookbook for cooking (with fire or otherwise)

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This afternoon I fielded a phone call from a man in Kerrville, Texas who just moved into a home that has a wood-burning oven. What a fun discussion! I love these calls and helping people get up to speed on what they’ll need to make the most of their wood-burning oven. What...
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14
JUN
2018

Oven Core — the Heart of a Wood-fired Oven

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We love talking with customers about what they want in a wood-burning oven. That always includes a discussion of the right oven core. Most people have been thinking about a wood-burning oven for years before they actually start a project. Many have Pinterest our Houzz accounts...
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23
MAR
2018

Best Pizza Dough Recipe

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What is your best pizza dough recipe?  That’s one of the most common food questions we’re asked. It’s not a   simple question to answer because the best pizza dough depends on balancing multiple variables and understanding what style of pizza you want. Are you...
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sunchokes fire roasted with parmesan cheese and fennel
16
MAR
2018

Sunchokes as wood-fired appetizer

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Sunchokes–the new potato? Sunchokes are suddenly everywhere, popping up on food competitions, in magazine articles, and on restaurant menus. Why would a knobby, obscure little vegetable, that never sees the light of day  become a hot item in today’s culinary world?...
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28
SEP
2017

Live Fire Cooking, Back to the Future

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Why has live fire cooking become a movement, and not just a trend? It has to do with change in how we look at food and lifestyle, sustainability, and the ancient wisdom of fire and flavor. Food trends tend to be temporary. Peruse the old cookbooks and remember the days of jello,...
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