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Woodfired Life
Welcome to Woodfired Life – Volume 1, where the heat rises, the smoke swirls, and every bite tells a story.
From our backyard to your screen, join us on a journey through fire, flavor, and family.
Step into the cozy, wood-scented world of Woodfired Life, where home cook and fire-loving foodie Vanessa Niño shares her passion for flame-kissed meals, sourdough experiments, and soul-warming moments around the oven, grill, and smoker.
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Skewers, Smoke & Samba—Let’s Churrasco!
In Woodfired Life Volume 2, I’ll take you on a sizzling journey through Brazilian BBQ, straight from the heart of Brazil to your backyard.
Meet the mighty Churrasqueira, I’ll be sharing tips I learned from a real-deal churrasqueiro, and we’ll fire up some juicy, salty, smoky Picanha that’ll make your taste buds dance like it’s Carnival. Grab a caipirinha, crank the Samba, and let’s get that fire going—because this isn’t just grilling, it’s a whole vibe.
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In Woodfired Life Volume 3, join me as I showcase my smoker, take you on a journey to France to explore the fiery art of the Flambadou, and reveal my secret to achieving delicate perfection in a flaming wood-fired oven.
From a rescued smoker to a quest for the perfect soufflé, this newsletter is packed with my latest wood-fired obsessions. Join me as I learn to tame the flames of a vertical smoker, experiment with the ancient and theatrical art of the flambadou (a tool that will change the way you think about searing!), and push the boundaries of what’s possible in a live-fire oven. Expect stunning photos, honest lessons, and recipes that will ignite your passion for cooking with fire. Are you ready to get fired up?
My Interview with 2Fifty Texas BBQ
In Woodfired Life Volume 4, join me for my first interview with one of my favorite local wood fired restaurants. Learn the story of how they began and how they fell in love with smoking.
From the movie “Chef” with Aaron Franklin to dragging a 135 gallon propane tank into his living room, to bringing the craft to his native country of El Salvador, to a farmers market to a Brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Fernando Gonzalez answered all my questions and welcomed me warmly to 2Fifty Texas BBQ, where I spent hours speaking to him, to his staff and taking photos of the smokers, garden and staff.
