Wood Fired Oven

Send us Fan Mail 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 unexpe...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 fir...

Send us Fan Mail 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 te...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wor...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sta...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ov...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 f...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 enthusias...

Send us Fan Mail This 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...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 industr...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 li...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 thi...

Send us Fan Mail Season 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail With 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 - i...

Send us Fan Mail It’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 sup...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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...

Send us Fan Mail I 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 com...

Send us Fan Mail I’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 a...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 res...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 bes...