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Wood Fired OvenA Slice of Innovation: Tasting the Unexpected at Bonci Pizzarium in RomeSend us a textIn this episode of the Wood Fired Oven podcast, join me as I embark on an early evening walk through Rome, weaving through bustling streets en route to the legendary Bonci Pizzarium. Founded by Gabriele Bonci, this pizzeria is celebrated for revolutionizing Rome’s pizza scene with its unique "pizza al taglio" or pizza by the slice. Along the way, I’ll share a few unexpected surprises and insights into the city's rich cultural backdrop, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience.At Bonci Pizzarium, the pizza al taglio style comes...
2024-05-0425 minWood Fired OvenFrom Rome's Heart to Caiazzo's Soul: My Journey from the Colosseum to Pepe in Grani in Italy.Send us a textIn this season three premiere, I celebrate Italy's ancient and revered baking traditions by journeying from the historic Colosseum in Rome to the culinary haven of Caiazzo, specifically to dine at the acclaimed Pepe in Grani. This episode is a tribute to the spirit of Italy's ancestral bakers, whose legacy vibrates through the streets and kitchens of the country today.My adventure begins amidst Rome's monumental past, taking inspiration from the city's enduring history, then moves through Italy's picturesque landscapes, passing the ancient home of Spartacus at Capua, to g...
2024-03-2535 minWood Fired OvenSeason 3 - The Fire Gets HotterSend us a textWelcome to a brand-new season of the Wood Fired Oven Podcast with your host, Mark Goston! In this teaser episode, we're giving you a sneak peek into what's cooking for Season 3. Get ready to stoke the fires of your culinary imagination like never before!From a multi-episode bread-baking masterclass by true professionals, to riveting interviews with blacksmiths, wood fired oven manufacturers, and even archaeologists, this season promises to be a smorgasbord of fire-cooked delights. We've got an array of sizzling recipes, history deep-dives, and the latest techniques in cooking with fire.
2023-10-1902 minWood Fired OvenMasterclass Part 5 - The Finale. A live cook featuring buttery bread rolls, tomatoes on a bed of onions, baked camembert and a deliciously golden chicken and ham pie - all cooked live by David Jones from the Manna From Devon Cooking School.Send us a textWelcome to part 5…the last episode .. the finale… of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes in this series - I highly suggest you start with these first.Manna from Devon specialise in teaching wood fired oven cooking techniques to folks from all around the world.In Part 5 of this Masterclass series, its live cook time….I love a live cook…espe...
2023-04-3033 minWood Fired OvenMasterclass Part 4 - Thermocouples, heat assessments, cooking tools and a live tour of the outdoor kitchen with David Jones from the Manna From Devon Wood Fired Oven Cooking School.Send us a textWelcome to part 4 of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes in this series - I suggest you start with these first.Manna from Devon specialise in teaching wood fired oven cooking techniques to folks from all around the world.In Part 4 of this Masterclass series, we pick up where we left off last episode and discuss Bushman Wood Fired Ov...
2023-04-1626 minWood Fired OvenMasterclass Part 3 - Tarte Tatan, lahmacun, lamb kleftiko, rabbit stew with apricots, fish and a live kitchen tour with David Jones from the Manna From Devon Wood Fired Oven Cooking School.Send us a textWelcome to part 3 of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes in this series - I suggest you start with these first.Manna from Devon specialize in teaching wood fired oven cooking techniques to folks from all around the world.In Part 3 of this Masterclass series, we pick up where we left off last episode and discuss baking the perfect Ta...
2023-04-0237 minWood Fired OvenMasterclass Part 2 - Steaks, pizza, crispy chicken, porchetta and smoking foods with David Jones from the Manna From Devon Wood Fired Oven Cooking School.Send us a textWelcome to part 2 of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. If you haven’t listened to the first episode in this series - I suggest you start with that one first.Manna from Devon specialize in teaching wood fired oven cooking techniques to folks from all around the world.In Part 2 of this Masterclass series, we pick up where we left off last episode and discuss cooking pizza, us...
2023-03-1947 minWood Fired OvenMasterclass Part 1 - Introducing David Jones from the Manna From Devon Wood Fired Oven Cooking School.Send us a textWelcome to part 1 of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. They specialize in teaching wood fired oven cooking techniques to folks from all around the world.In Part 1 of this Masterclass series, I talk to David about his intriguing background and what drove him to start the Manna from Devon cooking school with Holly in Devon in the UK. We chat about his Wood Fired Ovens and types of wood...
2023-03-1243 min
Wood Fired OvenThe Fire Brick Company Factory Tour with Ben Guilford – Part 2Send us a textI am back at the Fire Brick Company in Melbourne, Australia for Part 2 of this amazing factory tour. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, take a listen to that episode first, before you get into this one!The Fire Brick Company manufactures some of the best Wood Fired Ovens on the planet. I even have their D105 brick oven in my backyard! Ben Guilford was kind enough to give me the full in-depth tour. We had a lot of fun - as you will soon discover. Take a liste...
2023-03-031h 24
Wood Fired OvenFireside chat with Julie Riding from the United Kingdom.Send us a textIn this episode, I travel to the United Kingdom to interview a fabulous wood fired oven home cook. I spent an afternoon with Julie chatting about her passion for people, food and her gorgeous wood fired oven. So nice to drink wine, eat fire food, hear some great stories and get to know wonderful new friends. This episode will inspire you to get out in front of your wood fired oven and try something new this weekend. Check out Julie on Instagram @me_jooles Support the show
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Wood Fired OvenHadrian's Wall - Live Walk. Searching for an Ancient Roman Wood Fired Oven.Send us a textJoin me for a live walk along the ancient Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom, as I go searching for a 2000 year old ancient wood fired oven inside Housesteads Roman Fort. Take a listen to the gorgeous ambience of the UK countryside and get a sense of what life was like for young roman soldiers, eating freshly baked bread from these ovens on the very edge of the north west frontier of the Roman Empire.A special thanks to English Heritage for giving me permission to bring my recording equipment and...
2022-11-0639 min
Wood Fired OvenFireside Chat with Vanessa NiñoSend us a textJoin me as I sit down and have a chat with Vanessa Niño - a Colombian wood fired oven home cook. You will get inspired by some amazing Colombian and Brazilian foods as we talk about her journey from Bogotá to Maryland in the USA. Vanessa is passionate about her family and heritage and loves to cook in her gorgeous wood fired oven and her Brazilian wood fired grill. Her enthusiasm with cooking with fire is contagious - so if you love to cook outdoors with fire, take a listen to t...
2022-10-071h 07
Wood Fired OvenLive Cook - Wood Fired Oven Slow cooked Beef Rendang in the Pouring Rain!Send us a textThis week, I am cooking a gorgeous slow cooked Beef Rendang in the pouring rain! Brisbane, Australia has seen some astonishing wet weather during this so called 'dry season'. This weekend, I try to get out and cook in the wood fired oven in between the showers and thunder!An authentic Rendang from Indonesia will usually take between 6-8 hours. That's pretty low and slow. The final result is a very dark, rich and delight comfort food - steeped in tradition. Perfect for this rainy, cold and miserable weekend. J...
2022-09-2518 min
Wood Fired OvenThe Fire Brick Company Factory Tour with Ben Guilford – Part 1Send us a textJoin me as I go exploring the multiple factories at The Firebrick Company in Australia. They manufacture some of the best Wood Fired Ovens on the planet. I even have their D105 brick oven in my backyard! Ben Guilford was kind enough to give me the full in-depth tour. We had a lot of fun - as you will soon discover. Take a listen to one of the most knowledgeable guys in the industry. This is part 1 of a 2 part mini series. This episode is also a masterclass in...
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Wood Fired OvenFire side chat with Chris VozzoSend us a textJoin me as I have a fire side chat with one of Instagrams most prolific Wood Fired Oven home cooks. I recently had the privilege to go and meet Chis Vozzo and his lovely family in southern Queensland, Australia. Following a devastating accident in 2013, Chris talks about his recovery and why cooking so often in his Wood Fired Oven helps him heal and move forward with his life. We chat about his family heritage, his wood fired oven location and planning considerations as well as examining some of his most popular cooks we s...
2022-08-281h 25
Wood Fired OvenOur Cooking With Fire Book Recommendations - A Crowd Sourced Episode.Send us a textWhat better way to start my day, than sipping some gorgeous coffee at a cafe, flicking through a stack of amazing cooking with fire books on the small table in front of me. Listening to some of your incredible recommendations on books that have inspired, educated and motivated you to cook or bake something incredible.This is a true crowd sourced episode. Thanks to those lovely listeners who took the time to send me a short audio book recommendation recently. I love episodes like this - where I can use audio...
2022-08-1436 min
Wood Fired OvenMasterclass Interview - Ben Guilford from The Fire Brick Company.Send us a textJoin me as Season 2 of the Wood Fired Oven podcast kicks off with this amazing chat with Ben Guilford, founder of The Fire Brick Company in Australia. I flew to Melbourne and chatted to Ben in person for this incredible deep dive into his amazing wood fired oven manufacturing business. If you are curious about how these wood fired ovens are designed and work - take a listen to this episode.Check out The Fire Brick Company websiteCheck out The Fire Brick Company YouTube channelFollow Ben and...
2022-07-312h 40Wood Fired OvenWelcome to Season 2 of the Wood Fired Oven podcast!Send us a textSeason 2 has arrived! With just days to go before the first major episode of Season 2 - it is so good to be back.Take a quick listen to see what's in store for the show over the next few months.Support the showBecome a Supporter of the showPlease consider supporting the Wood Fired Oven Podcast. I am very grateful to all those who support the show. Every little bit helps to cover costs. Support the show here.Leave a...
2022-07-2702 minWood Fired OvenSeason Two - Sneak Listen!Send us a textWith Season 2 of the Wood Fired Oven podcast right around the corner, I thought I would share with you a few audio excerpts from a couple of amazing interviews I have had lately for season 2. Join me as I chat with Ben Guilford, from The Fire Brick Company in Australia, and Chris Vozzo - a Wood Fired Oven home cook expert in sunny Queensland.Season 2 launches on 1 August 2022 - it's a huge season taking me up to Europe soon too for some pretty special episodes. Support the show
2022-06-2009 minWood Fired OvenThat’s a wrap! It’s the end of Season 1. What’s next for the Wood Fired Oven Podcast?Send us a textIt’s a wrap! Thanks for supporting the Wood Fired Oven Podcast during 2021. Join me as I wrap up an incredible first season of the show.I wish you all the very best for this very special season. Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy some wonderful time with your family.Catch all you lovely folk for Season 2 early 2022.Support the showBecome a Supporter of the showPlease consider supporting the Wood Fired Oven Podcast. I am very grateful to all those wh...
2021-12-1907 minWood Fired OvenMasterclass Interview - Clive, The Wood Fired Oven Chef from YouTube sits down with me for an in-depth chat about Wood Fired Oven Cooking.Send us a textJoin me as I chat to Clive, The Wood Fired Oven Chef from YouTube, about his love for fire, food and most importantly family. Over the past 3-4 years, Clive has inspired, educated and motivated countless wood fired oven enthusiasts around the world, with his superbly produced wood fired oven videos on YouTube. Like many, I eagerly await the next episode instalment, which almost always leads me to try new and exciting dishes in my wood fired oven. Getting to know Clive personally over the past month has...
2021-12-122h 07Wood Fired OvenCome on the show and share your Wood Fired Oven storySend us a textI would LOVE to have YOU on the podcast! If you have a great story, a unique perspective or you're are a great story teller and passionate with cooking in your Wood Fired Oven - take a listen to this episode and consider getting in touch with me to book your slot on the show.Also, very excited to announce that Ben Guilford from The Fire Brick Company here in Melbourne is coming on the show soon. I bought my D105 brick oven kit from Ben a couple of years ago...
2021-11-1508 minWood Fired OvenClive - The Wood Fired Oven Chef (from YouTube) is coming to the show soon! Send us your questions for Clive now.Send us a textI’m very excited to announce that Clive, The Wood Fired Oven Chef from YouTube, is coming on the show in a few weeks! I’ll be taking a deep dive into Clive’s wood fired oven journey, and explore his incredible cooking skills, techniques and recipes. Clive has lots of great tips and advice to help us supercharge our own wood fired oven cooking skills. I will also lift the curtain and discuss with Clive how he prepares and shoots his amazing YouTube Videos. This will be one (or two) episod...
2021-11-1003 minWood Fired OvenLive Cook - Hay smoked T-Bone Time in the Wood Fired OvenSend us a textJoin me this week as I tackle smoking and cooking a HUGE 8cm (3 inch) T-bone steak in the Wood Fired Oven.T-Bones, or Porterhouse steak as some folk know it by, is a classic cut for the BBQ (which is grilling to many of you) in my part of the world. I attempt to introduce some of the techniques I have learned from smoking meats over the past decade. Coupled with hay salt, the result is absolutely spectacular - and best of all - super easy to do. Cooking with fire...
2021-10-3122 minWood Fired OvenMasterclass Interview - Adrian (a pizza making guru) from Ages Fire Kitchen chats about his amazing Wood Fired Oven journey.Send us a textJoin me for the first ever Wood Fired Oven Podcast interview! I am super excited to chat with Adrian - check out his Instagram profile @Agesfirekitchen. He is without doubt one of the most talented home pizza making cooks on Instagram! Check out his profile and enjoy some of the most perfect looking pizzas on the planet.This interview is a Masterclass on how to make the very best Neapolitan pizza - right at home. We also chat about his Zesti wood fired oven - including technical specs and c...
2021-10-031h 45Wood Fired OvenLive Cook - Turkish Lahmacun in the Wood Fired OvenSend us a textSometimes its nice to do something quick and easy in the wood fired oven. This week - I am cooking a Turkish inspired Lahmacun in my wood fired oven. This episode is a bit unique - as I am making this for the first time - live on the podcast! Join me as I experiment with making something different!You can grab this recipe at my website below.Support the showBecome a Supporter of the showPlease consider supporting the Wood F...
2021-09-1920 minWood Fired OvenOven Tools - Should you use an Andiron in your Wood Fired Oven?Send us a textThis week I am taking a deep dive into using an andiron in your wood fired oven. I use one almost every time I cook. I explain why I love using one. I work through the advantages and disadvantages of using an andiron, and see if you would benefit from using one too. If you enjoying cooking in your wood fired oven - make sure you listen to this weeks episode. If you want to learn more about wood fired ovens, check out this great book: The Bread Builders: https://amzn.to...
2021-09-1218 minWood Fired OvenLive Cook - Lamb Tagine with Aubergine and Vine ripened tomatoes cooked in the Wood Fired OvenSend us a textIt's Tagine time! Join me in front of my wood fired oven as I cook one of my absolute favourite dishes. The dish had a couple of lucky escapes as I make two complete fails as I prepare this in my flaming hot brick oven! Listen in if you want to learn what not to do.Thankfully, the finished dish is amazing - you are guaranteed to smell it through your podcast app!If you are from Morocco or other nearby regions, I would love to hear from you...
2021-09-0517 minWood Fired OvenLive Cook - Chicken Tikka Masala cooked in the Wood Fired OvenSend us a textThis week, I am cooking up authentic Chicken Tikka Masala - live at my wood fired oven. I've got a few tips and tricks to help you cook this up at home. I explore the history of this dish - its origins may surprise you! Also, I discuss how to use stainless steel skewers deep in the wood fired oven, where your food will benefit from the hot brick dome.You can grab this recipe at my website at below.If you want to learn more about wood fired...
2021-08-2921 minWood Fired OvenAladdin’s Tagine and His Wonderful LampSend us a textJoin me this week as I explore the long and rich history of the Tagine, and why it's a great cooking vessel for your Wood Fired Oven.Grab your copy of the One Thousand and One Nights: https://amzn.to/3ihziT1If you choose to purchase the books from the links above, I may earn a small affiliate fee to help support the show.Support the showBecome a Supporter of the showPlease consider supporting the Wood Fired Oven Podcast. I...
2021-08-2215 minWood Fired OvenLive Cook - Tapa TimeSend us a textIt’s tapa time! Join me at my wood fired oven, as I cook up three of my favourite Spanish tapas. I’ll be cooking a gorgeous Chicken wings with wine and whisky tapa, a vegetarian Spanish stuffed peppers tapa and one of my absolute favourites - Chorizo in red wine tapa. These small dishes are easy to prepare and cook in a wood fired oven. Spread out over three or four hours, cooking them is stress free and fun. Tapas are a great way to get the kids involved in cooking too!
2021-08-1523 minWood Fired OvenMy Wood Fired OvenSend us a textJoin me for an in-depth chat about my wood fired oven. I discuss what was involved in planning, building and finishing my oven. I also discuss what motivated me to start the four month build, and why it is now such an important focal point at our family home.If you are thinking of building a wood fired oven, already enjoy your own oven, or just curious about cooking with fire, check out this episode.If you would like more information on building your own Wood Fired Oven from...
2021-08-0821 minWood Fired OvenLive Cook - Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks with Smoked Pulled Pork and Red WineSend us a textJoin me in my back yard, right in front of my wood fired oven, as I cook up this gorgeous family favourite - Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks with Smoked Pulled Pork and Red Wine.This delicious slow cooked meal is easy and fun to prepare. I also talk about other wood fired oven techniques you can try like hay smoked broccolini and cheery tomato's. For the full recipe, check out my website below.Support the showBecome a Supporter of the showP...
2021-08-0820 minWood Fired OvenMedieval Madness - The FlambadouSend us a textThis week I chat about one of the more unique wood fired oven cooking tools in my arsenal. The medieval Flambadou is an incredible fire tool which adds spectacular flaming fat to any dish. Check out my short video of my flambadou cooking up a storm on some Picanha: https://youtu.be/V1VZiUbXIRkCheck out @NiklasEkstedt on instagram. Amazing chef - and his restaurant is incredible.If you love cooking with fire - check out this amazing book by Niklas Ekstedt. Food from the Fire: The S...
2021-08-0809 minWood Fired OvenWood Fired Oven Podcast TrailerSend us a textHave you ever wondered how to build a wood fired (pizza) oven? Perhaps you already have one in your back yard - but you need some tips and tricks to supercharge your cooking? Fire after all is a tricky beast. Interested in the history behind these ancient oven designs? Check out the trailer for my new Wood Fired Oven podcast. Lots happening over the coming weeks - so make sure you follow to keep up to date.Thanks for dropping by!Support the showB...
2021-07-1903 min