That pizza oven review guy.
I thoroughly test the leading pizza ovens and give you simple, step-by-step recipes to make the best pizza.
The difference between my reviews and the others out there is that I always get my hands on the actual product before writing about it, rather than just re-hashing the manufacturer specs. I know how long it takes to preheat, how well the bottom crust cooks, and how it compares to other ovens out there. See my current rankings for the best pizza ovens.
Pizza Oven Reviews
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in Review, Outdoor, Pizza OvenOoni Koda 2 Review: A Compact Winner
Ooni recently launched the second generation of their gas-powered oven, dubbed the Koda 2. By cooking multiple Neapolitan and New York style pizzas in the Koda 2, I learned that this oven is small but mighty. Compared to the older Koda 12, the Koda 2 retains the sleek look but comes with an updated burner, a thicker stone, larger cooking area, and an optional digital temperature hub. More
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in Review, Indoor, Pizza Oven
Walmart’s Gourmia Pizzeria Indoor Pizza Oven Review
I snagged the Gourmia Pizzeria pizza oven from Walmart. Is it possible for an indoor pizza oven to be both cheap and good? I’ll walk you through my testing experience to find out. More
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in Review, Outdoor, Pizza Oven
Ooni Karu 2 Pro Review: Versatility and Quality in Your Outdoor Kitchen
The new Ooni Karu 2 Pro is one of the most versatile ovens out there—you can make everything from pizza to steak using your choice of wood, charcoal, or gas. I will explain the assembly experience and show you the results I got cooking a few types of pizzas across several cooking sessions. More
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in Review, Outdoor, Pizza Oven
Gozney Arc XL Review: The New King of 16” Pizza Ovens
Earlier this year, Gozney finally launched what they refer to as “the world’s most advanced compact oven for creating 16” pizza.” It’s a beautiful oven with graceful curves, solid construction, and a sleek, modern look. I’ve been putting mine through the paces over the last couple of months, and now I can give you all the details of what you need to know about Gozney’s latest offering. More
Pizza Guides
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in Guide
Pizza Dough Hydration Percentages Explained
How is pizza dough hydration defined? And why does it matter? Learn about why some dough recipes call for more water and how it relates to cooking times and crispiness. More
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First Look: New Gozney Tread Pizza Oven
Gozney, the manufacturer of some of the highest quality ovens on the market, has shared that they are making a new oven called Tread. As the name suggests, this oven is rugged and meant for use in the outdoors. Let’s take a look. More
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in Guide
100+ Pizza Topping Ideas From Around the World
One of the things I love about pizza is the infinite topping combination possibilities. You can make a pizza for meat lovers, a vegan pizza, and everything in between. You can mix sweet, salty, savory, and umami in new and interesting ways using flavors from all four corners of the world. Most people in the […] More
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in Guide
My Favorite Pizza Cookbooks: 5 Books Compared
I’ve spent the last few weeks reading and comparing several of the best-selling pizza cookbooks, so I can help you get a sense of which books might interest you most, whether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift. More
Recipes
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in Recipes
Fuggaza, the Argentine-Style Pizza Without Tomato Sauce
Looking for a tomato-free alternative pizza recipe? Fugazza is an Argentine pizza topped with onions, olives, and olive oil, and then finished with Parmesan cheese. This is my take on the Argentine original using some Neapolitan dough I had sitting around. A version truer to the original would be thicker and more akin to a […] More
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Naan Recipe for a Home Pizza Oven
Have you ever purchased naan from the store and been disappointed by the result? I certainly have. But since then, I’ve wised up and realized that making fresh naan in my pizza oven is both easy and delicious! No Tandoor Oven? No Problem Traditionally, naan is cooked in a clay tandoor oven. The raw dough […] More
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