Month: January 2014

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Wood Stone Gives Back to Green Plate Special

Green Plate SpecialWhen Chef Laura Dewell left her position as Residential Coordinator at Wood Stone Home, we were all sad, yet excited to watch as she pursued her dream of bringing a Garden-to-Table educational non-profit program to Seattle’s middle school youth. Just beginning their fourth year, Green Plate Special now has a permanent home in the Rainier Valley district, complete with beautiful raised garden beds, worm and compost bins, greenhouse, storage shed, harvest sink, prep and outdoor dining area as well as, you guessed it, a beautiful new Wood Stone Mt. Adams wood-burning oven! 

As Wood Stone president Kurt Eickmeyer put it after he recently visited GPS for their Garden Gala, “I am so proud of Laura! She has used her energy and vision to create a truly remarkable program which is changing lives for kids in Seattle.  Wood Stone was more than happy to provide an oven for this great project.”

Below is a video which gives some additional insight into what Green Plate Special does. View it and feel free to learn more at http://greenplatespecial.org/

 

 

 

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Introducing Linda Bedell

Wood Stone Home is thrilled to welcome our newest team member, Linda Bedell who is based in New Jersey.  She needs a really long title as she has such a wealth of experience and can wear so many hats for us!

Linda Bedell

Regional Residential Sales Manager – Corporate Residential Chef

Linda’s culinary background includes education at NYU with a degree in hotel and restaurant management, and the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan.  She is a more than versatile chef, having worked every station at myriad NYC restaurants including Jean George’s Jojo as well a stint at the executive dining room at SONY.

On the sales side, Linda’s background is equally varied and impressive.  She has been Executive Chef/Regional Sales Manager for Rational Cooking Systems, National Director of Sales for Molteni, both in commercial and residential sectors, National Director of Sales for a design and build firm, Sales Executive for a food service dealer and a manufacturer’s representative for several lines of restaurant equipment.

This is not Linda’s first walk in the park with Wood Stone.  She worked as one of our manufacturer’s reps in the field and was already familiar with our company, even having attended one of our Rep Gigs in Bellingham, where rumor has it she became famous for her Tandoor Dance!  (We are searching for video).

To quote Linda: “I fell in love with Wood Stone during the time that I represented the company.  Not only was the equipment sublime and so simple to use, but the company and staff are second to none!  I have always admired how Wood Stone has treated its customers AND its staff.  It is truly a company of people.  When I was given the opportunity to join this team, I jumped at the chance.  I am so proud to spread the word of Wood Stone Home!”

Welcome Linda!

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Super Bowl Worthy Pizzas

With the big game only days away, we wanted to share some of our favorite pizza recipes with you, whether you are cheering on the Broncos or the HAWKS. Here are some of our top picks:

 

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza with Italian Sausage

While the thin-crusted West Coast, East Coast and Naples-style pies sometimes steal the limelight as guests watch them cook in 2-4 minutes in a Wood Stone Home oven, don’t underestimate the power of this classic from the Windy City to be a show stopper at your next party.  A slightly crunchy, biscuit-like crust bakes to perfection while allowing the cheese, sausage and sauce to meld together into yummy gooeyness. You’ll need knives and forks for this one.

Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Pie

We always roast mushrooms first before adding them to pizza. It only takes a few minutes and produces fungi with golden brown caramelization and concentrated flavor. Add sausage, cheese and sauce for a delicious and satisfying pie.

BBQ Chicken

Here’s a nod to our largest commercial customer, California Pizza Kitchen! Wood Stone’s relationship with CPK began in 1993 and we now have over 200 ovens in their stores worldwide. BBQ Chicken Pizza has long been one of their signature pies. This is our version.

Spicy Shrimp Pizza

The shrimp for this seafood pizza is already cooked, so we add cheese after the shrimp is arranged on the pizza to help balance the baking process. This protects the shrimp from becoming overcooked and tough, and ensures an evenly cooked pizza.

And if those don’t tickle your fancy, we have plenty of other Wood-Stone-Home-approved pizza recipes here. Also- we’d love to hear what you plan on cookin’ up for YOUR big game day party. Maybe you have a different pizza recipe you prefer? Wings? Dips? Please share it with us via the form below! 

p.s. Go Hawks!!