About the Author

Anthony Tassinello has spent the last two decades cooking at the iconic Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley, California. His passion for wood-fired cookery, baking, and pastry and cocktail culture keeps him busy all four seasons. He has foraged for wild mushrooms from Oregon to Italy, and was the foraging guide for author/food activist Michael Pollan in his acclaimed bestseller, The Omnivore's Dilemma. Anthony's work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, SF Magazine, The Huffington Post, NPR, and numerous cookbooks. He lives in Northern California with his girlfriend Frances, her son Bruno, and their orange cat, Rooney.

Reviews

"Anthony Tassinello's wood-fired pizza always leaves me longing for more--more of his tender dough and sensational toppings. Happily, my longing is now fulfilled by the recipes in this book. Anthony is the consummate teacher, reassuringly guiding us to perfection in firing the oven, fermenting the dough, preparing flavorful toppings, and using the oven's heat for tasty surprises like baked ricotta and roasted figs. This book belongs in every fire lover's library." -- Darra Goldstein, Founding Editor, Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture

"Fire up that pizza oven and get going with Anthony's extensive guide to making wood-fired pizzas with all the extras. Delicious sauces and toppings culled from pantries around the world, with tips from a seasoned California cook, anyone interested in dialing up their wood-fired pizzas will find inspiration from this comprehensive guide to everyone's favorite food." -- David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen and davidlebovitz.com

"I have always had a passion for fire and wood ovens. Anthony Tassinello's own love for cooking with fire is contagious and his knowledge about wood-fired pizza is all encompassing. This is an inspiring and well-written book from a teacher you can really trust!" --Alice Waters, author of The Art of Simple Food and Owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant