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In 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 to life. Characterised by its thick, airy, and slightly crispy crust,  this pizza is baked in large rectangular trays and sold by weight. This method allows patrons to specify the exact size of their slice, which is then cut with scissors—a stark contrast to traditional round Neapolitan pizzas. Prepare to be captivated by the creativity and craftsmanship of their renowned chefs, who masterfully combine unconventional toppings like sausage with pear, leeks with Gorgonzola, and more.

Each slice is not just food; it's a narrative of passion and innovation. This episode is more than a simple food tour; it's an inspiration-packed journey that highlights the innovative spirit of Roman pizza artistry, igniting ideas for my own cooking adventures in my wood fired oven back home in Brisbane, Australia. 

Join me for an adventure through Rome that blends cultural exploration with culinary discovery at one of the city's most celebrated pizzerias.

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In 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 gorgeous Caiazzo. Here, at Pepe in Grani, the focus shifts to experiencing the culinary artistry of Franco Pepe, whose dedication to pizza making reflects a modern interpretation of age-old traditions.

As I dine at Pepe in Grani, the episode captures the essence of being a guest in Franco Pepe's world, where each dish tells a story of local ingredients, traditional techniques, and innovation. The restaurant, with its intimate atmosphere and connection to the community, offers a firsthand look at how contemporary culinary practices are deeply intertwined with history.

This journey is not just about the flavours savoured at Pepe in Grani but also about sharing great food with our friends and family.  

Join me this season as we honour the craft of baking and cooking with fire, starting with a visit to an incredible location where the wood fired oven serves as more than just an tool - it opens the door to cherished moments with friends and family.

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Welcome 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…especially from folks who are so passionate with cooking in wood fired ovens…..David and I head into the Wood Fired Oven kitchen and cook up an amazing lunch which Holly, my wife Rachel and I all thoroughly enjoyed.

David is a master cooking with Wood Fired Ovens - and I don’t say that lightly. If you have listened to the previous 4 episodes in this Masterclass series - you will know what I mean. David is a huge wealth of knowledge…and I am so very grateful to both Holly and David for coming onto the Wood Fired Oven podcast and sharing this expertise freely with us all.

Buttery bread rolls, Baked Camembert, tomatoes on a bed of gorgeous onions, and a gloriously golden chicken and ham pie were all cooked at the same time …I should add….in David’s very versatile Bushman Wood Fired Oven. This live cook right in front of the oven is ….Inspiring and delicious. 

You can find out more about this wonderful wood fired oven cooking school by checking out their website : MannafromDevon.com. I will leave a bunch of links to their website, books and online courses in the show notes.

If you would like to become a supporter of the Wood Fired Oven podcast - please consider it - head over to Woodfiredoven.cooking/support where I have a left a few options for you to consider.

Ok…sit back, relax and join me for this last episode in this wonderfully inspiring series….as we continue this incredible 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass….. get ready for a delicious Live Cook in front of the Wood Fired Oven….with David Jones.

Manna From Devon
Website: https://www.mannafromdevon.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mannadavid
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannafdevon/

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Welcome 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 Ovens, the advantage of thermocouples, and how to incorporate the ‘Mississippi’ heat assessment method into your wood fired oven cooking.

David and I chat about why you might like to consider a few special and rather unique Wood Fired Oven cooking tools like heat deflectors, Blowpipes (I purchased x2 while I was there - a revelation actually), and why using silicone mats might UP your baking game. We take a tour in between a  little rain, through David’s outdoor kitchen…where we reveal just how many Wood fired ovens they have on site…. This…might…surprise you.

You can find out more about this wonderful wood fired oven cooking school by checking out their website : MannafromDevon.com. I will leave a bunch of links to their website, books and online courses in the show notes.

If you would like to become a supporter of the Wood Fired Oven podcast - please consider it - head over to Woodfiredoven.cooking/support where I have a left a few options for you to consider.

Ok…sit back, relax and join me ………as we continue this incredible 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass series with David Jones.

Manna From Devon
Website: https://www.mannafromdevon.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mannadavid
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannafdevon/

Books
Woodfired Fish and Seafood
Woodfired Flatbreads and Pancakes
Woodfired Flatbreads & Pancakes in German

Online courses
All the Manna from Devon online courses can be reached via their website here. 

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Welcome 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 Tarte tatine, experimenting with rabbit, lamb kleftiko and one of my all time favourites - lahmacun. 

We also chat about the three incredible books Holly and David have authored which of course you should treat yourself to and purchase today after listening to this episode. We also discuss some of David's favourite published recipes including some delicious fish dishes, something I have promised my wife I will do more of!

Then we get down to business, the Manna from Devon - Wood Fired Oven kitchen tour. You have been waiting for it, where we chat about David's cooking gear and his Wood Fired Ovens.

Sit back, relax and join me, as we continue this incredible 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass series with David Jones.

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Welcome 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, using Tuscan grills, Davids favourite cooking pans and how to roast the perfect chicken including the elusive crispy chicken skin. We also talk about the challenges of cooking tricker foods like Porchetta, baking the perfect bread rolls and David’s unique techniques for smoking foods in the Wood Fired Oven. Genius actually. …lots coming up in this episode.

Manna From Devon
Website: https://www.mannafromdevon.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mannadavid
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannafdevon/

Books
Woodfired Fish and Seafood
Woodfired Flatbreads and Pancakes
Woodfired Flatbreads & Pancakes in German

Online courses
All the Manna from Devon online courses can be reached via their website here. They have a courses for pizzas, one for traditional style ovens, one for the modern metal ovens and one for the Morso Forno. £25 each - bargain!

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My website
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Welcome 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 he uses in these ancient types of ovens. 

This episode sets the scene for the rest of the series where we discuss over 20 …yes….over 20….different types of food that you can try in your wood fired oven. That’s a big list of gloriously delicious food and cooking techniques that are coming during this series.

Sit back, relax and join me as we start this incredible 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass series with David Jones.

Manna From Devon
Website: https://www.mannafromdevon.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mannadavid
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannafdevon/

Books
Woodfired Fish and Seafood
Woodfired Flatbreads and Pancakes
Woodfired Flatbreads & Pancakes in German

Online courses
All the Manna from Devon online courses can be reached via their website here. They have a courses for pizzas, one for traditional style ovens, one for the modern metal ovens and one for the Morso Forno. £25 each - bargain!

Support the show

Become a Supporter of the show
Please 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.

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My website
Check out my website woodfiredoven.cooking for episode show notes and links.  Sign up to get the latest podcast news and receive my Wood Fired Oven Podcast Resource Pack.

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I 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 listen to one of the most knowledgeable guys around in the industry.
 
 Like Part 1, this episode is also a masterclass in using your Wood Fired Oven and how Ben and his team manufacture some of the best Wood Fired Ovens around.  A true behind the scenes experience of an amazing manufacturing company.
 
Thanks to his wonderful wife and dedicated staff who pop in on the show to say hi!

Check out The Fire Brick Company website
Check out The Fire Brick Company  YouTube channel
Follow Ben and his team on instagram: @thefirebrickco

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In 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 

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Recommended Wood Fired Oven books
Check out my favourite books. They have helped me a lot, both with cooking in my wood fired oven and learning to cook with fire.