Edible Vancouver Island Design 2022

WORDS ANDREW JOHNSON Is there anything more satisfying than the aroma of pizza fresh out of the oven? Making pizza at home can run the spectrum frommicrowav ing a pizza-bagel all the way to fire-baking a naturally leavened pizza (perhaps using your new pandemic-inspired sourdough recipe). It’s what makes pizza so wonderful—there are so many ways to enjoy it. For most of us, pizza makes for a delicious and satisfying meal (and leftovers if you’re lucky). But at some point, every serious pizza fan turns their attention to becoming a proficient home baker. It might start with a harmless visit to one of the many excellent home baking sites or a pizza book or two, but before you know it, you’re buying specialty flour and Neapolitan pizza tools. Inevitably, your attention turns to the central component of pizza making: the oven. Being an at home pizzaiolo (pizza maker) is fun and rewarding. It’s also a great way to entertain guests and feed your loved ones. While it’s possible to get great results using everyday, at-home equipment, there is a tantalizing array of specialized oven options available for when you’re ready to consider upgrading your pizza game. Backyard pizzeria If you have the space and the time, consider building a backyard pizza oven using a Forno Bravo pizza oven kit. This option is the most ver satile cooking oven and will yield the best possible results. Be warned: building a backyard pizza oven is no small feat. Expect the process to take up to two months before you're enjoying your first Margherita. Don’t forget to budget for the rest of the building materials as well as design costs. But once completed, your oven will be a focal point and showpiece for entertaining. Not only can you cook mouthwatering, pizzeria-quality pies, but you can bake bread and prepare full meals to the awe and admiration of your guests. Building your own oven also gives you an opportunity to get creative with your design. Use one of the many templates available online or create your own design to match your backyard oasis. Enhance your outdoor kitchen If you already have an outdoor kitchen, installing a pizza oven is a great addition. Try Forno Venetiza for gas- or wood-powered outdoor pizza ovens. The Pronto range has several options to complement your gleaming stainless kitchen. Don’t forget, these ovens aren't just for pizza—they make excellent bread (I’ve always wanted to try ba gels) and are perfect for grilled meat, fish and vegetables. HOME-BASED PIZZAIOLOS Being an at-home pizzaiolo (pizza maker) is fun and rewarding. It’s also a great way to entertain guests and feed your loved ones.

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