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The Ultimate Wood-Fired Oven Book

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Just so there is no confusion, this book was written by the owner of LA Ovenworks and is basically a how-to on constructing an oven from a precast mold, which are of course, sold by the author. This will cost you $2500 right out of the gate for the most basic model. This does not include building the foundation, insulating, plastering or other masonry work, and labor. It's not hard to approach the $10,000 mark with an average size oven.

Having built earth ovens and cooked in them professionally I would highly recommend both Kiko Denzer's book and Building with Cob by Adam Weismann and Katy Bryce. The latter especially if you have no experience working with cob and Kiko's for design ideas. Don't get me wrong, building an earth oven is not easy. But it costs significantly less(especially if you are resourceful in finding reusable materials) and will leave you enough left over to pay some labor and actually buy flour.

Not much to say except that this isn't the book for you if you're trying to build an oven or get any helpful ideas.

The book's title says it all. This IS the ultimate wood-fired oven book. I spent quite a bit of time browsing through several wood-fired oven books in a bookstore, and this one is far and away the best. It tells how to choose and prepare a location for your oven, and explains the different types of construction materials that are available and how to determine the best ones for your needs, as well as explaining how to install an oven. In short, it has everything you need to know. There are also some excellent recipes, and stunning photography throughout. If you are looking for a book on this subject, look no further-- this book has it all.

I love this book. It creates a special mood just by looking through it. I recommend it for both people who want to learn the recipes and for people who are interested in creating their own outdoor heaven. This book gives great ideas on what can be done in your own backyard and is very inspiring. The book has an Italian flavor to it, just like the whole idea of cooking outdoors. I think a wood-fired oven is great for everyone who loves good food, loves to entertain their guests and also it is a must for Californians! Get this book and you'll get a piece of Italian sunshine on your table!

This book has given me some delightful hours day-dreaming about building my own wood fired oven. I have tried some of the recipes in my own kitchen and they came out surprisingly tasty. Thank you for having written the book!

we love this book! it has amazing photos, recipes & a feeling that you can create that tuscany feeling right at home.

This is the best book I have seen on the subject of outdoor ovens or outdoor cooking. It's a great combination of beauty (lots of gorgeous photos), and practical how to information. It covers everything you need to know if you are thinking of buying or building an outdoor oven. By the time you're on page ten, you'll be convinced that you have to own one. I can attest that food cooked in one of these ovens tastes incredible. It's also a lot of fun. Usually 'the guys' end up doing the actual cooking (the easy part), while the ladies stand off sipping their wine. Everyone is happy! Oh, and it's also a nice coffee table book.

a primer on both choosing and building a precast oven. Only a couple of recipes. Was disapointed.

This is a nice coffee-table type book which is more useful to convince someone how nice a wood-fired oven can look in the living room, than it is telling someone how to build or use one.

Not what I was looking for, but maybe you are. It is not a *bad* book, certainly - only a little light on useful information.

I love cooking, baking and working in the yard and when I discovered this fabulous book, I knew I had found a wonderful new friend. I gave this book five stars because this is just the type of book that clearly illustrates how to become a master at the wood-fired oven while also taking you on a lovely journey through Italy. Also it is well written with beautiful pictures, and until you have eaten pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, you haven't had pizza! It also makes a wonderful gift for friends. I highly recommend it!

The Ultimate Wood-Fired Oven Book