Wood Fired Oven
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHave 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 and outdoor cooking in general? The Wood Fired Oven podcast is a show where I discuss the food, history and techniques of cooking in a brick oven. I chat with some amazing folks that blow me away with their outdoor cooking, as I go searching for the best inside tips and advice to both supercharge our cooking skills and motivate you to crank up your favourite outdoor cooking gear this weekend.
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From Rome's Heart to Caiazzo's Soul: My Journey from the Colosseum to Pepe in Grani in Italy.
March 25, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBIn 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 throug...
Season 3 - The Fire Gets Hotter
October 19, 2023 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.38 MBWelcome 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 go...
Masterclass 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.
April 30, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBWelcome 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...
Masterclass 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.
April 16, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBWelcome 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 F...
Masterclass 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.
April 02, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBWelcome 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 per...
Masterclass Part 2 - Steaks, pizza, crispy chicken, porchetta and smoking foods with David Jones from the Manna From Devon Wood Fired Oven Cooking School.
March 19, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBWelcome 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, ...
Masterclass Part 1 - Introducing David Jones from the Manna From Devon Wood Fired Oven Cooking School.
March 12, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBWelcome 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 typ...
The Fire Brick Company Factory Tour with Ben Guilford – Part 2
March 03, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBI 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 knowle...
Fireside chat with Julie Riding from the United Kingdom.
December 11, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn 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 Become a S...
Hadrian's Wall - Live Walk. Searching for an Ancient Roman Wood Fired Oven.
November 06, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBJoin 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 equi...
Fireside Chat with Vanessa Niño
October 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBJoin 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 this episo...
Live Cook - Wood Fired Oven Slow cooked Beef Rendang in the Pouring Rain!
September 25, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBThis 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 ...
The Fire Brick Company Factory Tour with Ben Guilford – Part 1
September 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBJoin 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 using your Wood Fired Oven a...
Fire side chat with Chris Vozzo
August 28, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoin 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 so...
Our Cooking With Fire Book Recommendations - A Crowd Sourced Episode.
August 14, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBWhat 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 - whe...
Masterclass Interview - Ben Guilford from The Fire Brick Company.
July 31, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 221 MBJoin 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 website Check out The Fire Brick Company YouTube channel Follow Ben ...
Welcome to Season 2 of the Wood Fired Oven podcast!
July 27, 2022 03:00 - 2 minutes - 3.53 MBSeason 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 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. Leave a review Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts to let me know what y...
Season Two - Sneak Listen!
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBWith 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. Review Wood Fired Oven on ...
Season Two - Sneak Listen!
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBWith 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 Become a...
That’s a wrap! It’s the end of Season 1. What’s next for the Wood Fired Oven Podcast?
December 19, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBIt’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 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 h...
Masterclass Interview - Clive, The Wood Fired Oven Chef from YouTube sits down with me for an in-depth chat about Wood Fired Oven Cooking.
December 12, 2021 18:00 - 2 hours - 175 MBJoin 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 t...
Come on the show and share your Wood Fired Oven story
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBI 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. If you are thinking of building...
Clive - The Wood Fired Oven Chef (from YouTube) is coming to the show soon! Send us your questions for Clive now.
November 10, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 5.23 MBI’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) episodes...
Live Cook - Hay smoked T-Bone Time in the Wood Fired Oven
October 31, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBJoin 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 rocks. It really does. I ...
Masterclass Interview - Adrian (a pizza making guru) from Ages Fire Kitchen chats about his amazing Wood Fired Oven journey.
October 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBJoin 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...
Live Cook - Turkish Lahmacun in the Wood Fired Oven
September 19, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBSometimes 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 show Become a Supporter of the show Please consider supporting the Wood Fired Oven Podcast. I am very grateful to all those who suppo...
Oven Tools - Should you use an Andiron in your Wood Fired Oven?
September 12, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis 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/3x14Yjw Support t...
Live Cook - Lamb Tagine with Aubergine and Vine ripened tomatoes cooked in the Wood Fired Oven
September 05, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIt'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. Share with my listeners your tips and tricks to...
Live Cook - Chicken Tikka Masala
August 29, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThis 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 woodfiredoven.cooking Huge fan of Thermoworks food temperature gear. Grab one of their Thermapens ...
Live Cook - Chicken Tikka Masala cooked in the Wood Fired Oven
August 29, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis 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 ovens, check out this great book: The Bread Buil...
Aladdin’s Tagine and His Wonderful Lamp
August 22, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBJoin 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/3ihziT1 If you choose to purchase the books from the links above, I may earn a small affiliate fee to help support the show. 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 li...
Live Cook - Tapa Time
August 15, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIt’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! Check out these tw...
My Wood Fired Oven
August 08, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBJoin 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 scratch - ch...
Medieval Madness - The Flambadou
August 08, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBThis 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/V1VZiUbXIRk Check 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 Scandi...
Live Cook - Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks with Smoked Pulled Pork and Red Wine
August 08, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBJoin 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 show Become a Supporter of the show Please consider supporting the Wood Fired Oven Podc...
Wood Fired Oven Podcast Trailer
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBHave 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 show Become a Supporter of the show Please c...