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. My adventure begins amidst Rome's monumental past, taking inspiration from the city's enduring history, then moves through...

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 fired oven manufacturers, and even archaeologists, this season promises to be a smorgasbord of fire-cooked delights. We've got...

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 techniques to folks from all around the world. In Part 5 of this Masterclass series, its live cook time….I love a...

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 world. In Part 4 of this Masterclass series, we pick up where we left off last episode and discuss Bushman Wood...

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 world. In Part 3 of this Masterclass series, we pick up where we left off last episode and discuss baking the...

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 world. In Part 2 of this Masterclass series, we pick up where we left off last episode and discuss cooking pizza,...

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 start the Manna from Devon cooking school with Holly in Devon in the UK. We chat about his Wood Fired Ovens and...

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 the full in-depth tour. We had a lot of fun - as you will soon discover. Take a listen to one of the most...

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 oven and try something new this weekend. Check out Julie on Instagram @me_jooles Review Wood Fired Oven on Apple...

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 frontier of the Roman Empire. A special thanks to English Heritage for giving me permission to bring my recording...

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 enthusiasm with cooking with fire is contagious - so if you love to cook outdoors with fire, take a listen to this...

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 slow. The final result is a very dark, rich and delight comfort food - steeped in tradition. Perfect for this rainy, cold and...

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 industry. This is part 1 of a 2 part mini series. This episode is also a masterclass in using your Wood Fired Oven...

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 chat about his family heritage, his wood fired oven location and planning considerations as well as examining...

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 listeners who took the time to send me a short audio book recommendation recently. I love episodes like this - where...

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 this episode. Check out The Fire Brick Company website Check out The Fire Brick Company YouTube channel Follow Ben...

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. Review Wood Fired Oven on Apple Podcasts to let me know what you think of the show. Check out my website for episode show notes and links, wood fired oven tips and advice, pictures and recipes:  woodfiredoven.cooking Social Instagram: marks_WoodFiredOven Facebook: Wood Fired Oven Chronicles...

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 Melbourne 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...

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. ThermoworksI've been using the highly reviewed Thermapen ONE for a few years - always checking my chicken and steak. With full readings in ONE second or less,  Thermapen ONE...

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 always leads me to try new and exciting dishes in my wood fired oven.  Getting to know Clive personally over...

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 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...

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 and discuss with Clive how he prepares and shoots his amazing YouTube Videos. This will be one (or two) episodes...

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 result is absolutely spectacular - and best of all - super easy to do. Cooking with fire rocks. It really does. I...

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 best Neapolitan pizza - right at home.  We also chat about his Zesti wood fired oven - including technical specs and...