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  Relax indoors and out with a brick oven or fireplace combo from Round Grove Products in Dalton, Ohio.  Brick ovens are beautiful additions to the home, but what if you already have a conventional oven? Is it really worth it to purchase another oven when your traditional oven is in good condition? Here's what you should consider:  Brick Ovens are Durable  Our brick ovens are made of fireproof masonry materials and wool insulation for the best cooking protection. When cared for properly, the average brick oven should last a similar duration to that of the conventional oven: 15-20 years. Considering brick ovens can be placed outdoors, while conventional ovens are typically indoors, this is an amazing feat! Brick ovens are exposed to weather conditions that a typical oven is not built to withstand.  Brick Ovens are Customizable Brick ovens from Round Grove are more than brick ovens. They are whatever you want them to be! Whether you'd like a mini product, an extra...

  Enhance your summer experience with an outdoor Round Grove fireplace. It's May, and summer is on the way. If you're looking for a statement piece to enhance your patio experience, we have some inspiration for you. With some of the best outdoor fireplaces on the market, Round Grove has quality products that will not only make your yard space look aesthetically pleasing, but also make you feel warm and comfortable for years!  So, what are the advantages of having an outdoor fireplace?  First of all, outdoor fireplaces are much easier to maintain than people think. Keep it clear of debris, remove ashes regularly, professionally clean it at least once a year, and cover the firebox when the fireplace isn't in use. It's that simple.  Another great reason to have an outdoor fireplace is obvious: you'll never have to be cold again! Even our smaller fireplace models, like our mini fireplace, can provide big heat. You may think you won't use it in the summer, but those ...

Round Grove Products creates customizable brick ovens in Ohio! It's almost springtime, and you might be thinking about spring and summer activities with family and friends! What's a better way to get together than to create some delicious meals with your brick oven? What's so great about a brick oven, you ask? Here's what we think:  Brick ovens are efficient Brick pizza ovens are so sought after because they allow faster cooking time than conventional ovens, and sometimes a more evenly distributed heat flow. The bricks are heated from underneath, which allows for that doughy bread to be cooked just right!  They're a great excuse for an outdoor gathering When you want to get together with those you love, outdoor gatherings might be more ideal. Don't waste time stressing about cleaning your house, and just enjoy time with your family and friends. Outdoor pizza ovens are a great excuse to host an event!  They will last for years! Your brick oven will likely last ar...

The Missing Piece To Your Backyard Brick ovens are a lovely addition to your outdoor spaces. They are perfect for hosting gatherings with your family and friends. With a brick oven, you will be able to create timeless memories with loved ones, make delicious food, and create a luxurious outdoor look. Perfect for entertainment, relaxation, and outdoor cooking convenience, a brick oven may be the missing piece to your outdoor oasis. With a new brick oven, you open the door to become more creative with recipes and execution methods with new twists while preparing food. When you host a gathering, it will be the perfect conversation starter while being the source of inspiration for others to do the same. With excellent presentation comes marvelous recipe ideas. As you begin hosting, you will be able to prepare different types of food in your oven and impress with your newfound creations. Beautiful memories can be created as you sit around the warm fire with your favorite people and enjoy th...

Custom Brick Oven in Ohio--Round Grove                                         2021 is over, and you didn’t get around to making all those tasty meals you thought you might. That’s okay! You still have the chance to get creative outside of the kitchen in 2022, and you can do it while adding some unique character to your home’s yard space. And, our brick ovens aren’t just for dough and za’. They’re also for delicious fajitas, chicken pot pie, buttermilk biscuits, and more! Check out Bonnie’s Blog for endless brick oven recipes and tips here: https://www.brickovenlifestyle.com/bonnies-favorite-brick-oven-tips/ .  Brick ovens provide a break from the kitchen, a breath of fresh air, and a home charcoal taste to your dishes. Still not convinced that you need a Round Grove brick oven in your life? Here’s why Round Grove is different from other brick ovens:  Round Grove products come r...

  When sitting at your outdoor fireplace and oven combo this Summer, you'll bask in the warmth during the temperate Summer night. All of a sudden, though, your stomach rumbles and you realize that you're starving! Since you already have a fire going, why not make something in your oven! These are Round Grove's top picks for cooking with your backyard pizza oven ! Pizza This choice is obvious, but why stray from a classic? Your outdoor brick oven is fully capable of cooking the finest, wood-fired pizza's! The wood burning below adds a subtle, wood fired taste to the crispy crust, providing a unique taste that you won't find in many normal pizza shops! To really spice up your pizza, add a variety of meats and vegetables. These will take on the same slow-cooked, wood-fired taste that is the staple of backyard ovens. Steaks If you're an avid griller, then you will love wood-fired steaks in your outdoor brick oven ! Rib-eyes and T-bones will slowly cook, basking in...

  This Summer, it's going to be a great time to head outside and relax next to... your old, boring outdoor patio? This season, a dreary outdoor living space simply won't do! It's time to upgrade to an outdoor fireplace from Round Grove Products ! There are a variety of reasons that this investment in your home will bring you added benefits for the Summer and beyond! Superior Quality At Round Grove, our outdoor fireplaces are built to last! Each fireplace is built using glass-fiber reinforced sheathing and scratch protectant. Also, our heavy duty steel is corrosion resistant and non-combustible, so you won't have to worry about an mishaps! Additionally, we only use real firebrick, not some factory made precast substitute that's going to crack after one year! Even better, they come prebuilt and ship in one piece, saving you time, money, and delivery damages! They Just Look Better Your home is unique, that's why factory options just won't cut it for your firep...

When you first bought your house, were you immediately in love with it? You probably moved in knowing you wanted to take on a few projects here and there or renovate some rooms. But did you get a good look at your back yard and patio space? Now's the time to make some cosmetic changes to your patio and bring in new additions that will increase your property value and wow your guests this summer. And what should be first on your list? An outdoor kitchen from Round Grove Products !  We may be based in Dalton, Ohio, but we deliver preassembled units to anywhere in the US, so you can enjoy our products no matter which state you're from. Designing your custom units and outdoor kitchen is the fun part! Your lifestyle will ultimately play a huge role in your design choices.  Are you a casual entertainer or cook? A smaller model of our brick ovens might be a great starting point for you. Do you consider yourself a grill master? We can make combo units to incorporate your other outdoor...

  It may be cold out still, but many people are already thinking ahead to summer cookouts and evenings on the patio--the Round Grove Products team included! Our passion is to bring you high quality outdoor fireplaces and brick ovens, which will enhance your outdoor living space and impress guests with their homey and sophisticated feel. We'll also help you design the outdoor kitchen of your dreams, something that has become pretty popular in recent years! Something you might not know, though, is that aside from these higher-dollar projects, we also sell outdoor kitchen accessories to complement your cooking setup. Sure, you probably have a pair of tongs at your disposal, but are you prepared to get the most out of your Round Grove Products piece this year? Here are a few products we always recommend.  1. A Mesh Pizza Screen With one of these bad boys, you can prepare fresh-made or even frozen pizza! They're lightweight and 12" in diameter, which is perfect for creating a ...

                 After setting up your wood-fired brick oven, that you purchased from Round Grove Products , you are now ready to fire up your oven for a nice homemade pizza. But wait! You don't want your pizza tasting smoky or smelling a bit musty because you were using the wrong type of firewood.      Not all wood is created equal when it comes to wood fired ovens and not all firewood contributes to a delicious flavor while cooking in the fire. If you were unaware, cooking in a wood fire oven is actually a healthier option than a regular oven.       With this in mind, it would be best not to use firewood that is a hazard to your health. Laminated woods, pressure treated and painted woods, or any woods that has chemicals are never to be used in a wood fired oven.      All the woods listed above have hazardous chemicals that can be toxic for humans. Be sure to also avoid woods ...

One thing I used to love about going to the mall (does anyone do that anymore nowadays?) was stopping by the soft pretzel stand. I loved to watch the employees spin and roll the dough into the familiar twists. They made it look so easy! Even better when they rolled that dough around a hotdog...ah, memories. Anyway, maybe you want some soft pretzel goodness at home! You can do it in your brick oven. This recipe takes some time because you have to ferment the dough, but believe me, it is worth the effort! Ingredients: For the fermented dough 2 tsp. of fresh yeast 3 3/4 c. white bread flour 2 tsp. salt 1 3/4 c. water Rub yeast into flour with your fingers. Add salt and water and mix until a dough forms. Work the dough on an unfloured surface. Cover with cloth and let it rest at room temperature for at least 6 hours or let it rest in the fridge for up to 48 hours, until the dough doubles in size. Finishing ingredients 3 3/4 c. white bread flour 2 tsp. of fresh yeast 3 3/4 tsp. of sugar 2 t...

Our Fiesta Combo Unit Family (unfinished) Having a brick oven is a lot of fun, but it is also an investment. Like anything you spend your hard-earned money on, you want it to last! Round Grove Products makes fantastic, durable brick ovens, but there is some maintenance that will help it stay in great condition so that you can use it for decades. 1. Keep it Clean As you use your oven, ashes will accumulate. A quick sweep after each time you use it will be good for a while, but when there are a lot of ashes in the hard to reach spaces, it's time to get out the shop-vac. Vacuum out the tough spots and don't worry about eating ashy food! 2. We have the Cure Maybe you didn't know this, but you should "cure" your oven before using it! Why? Well, there is always a bit of moisture that is trapped during the construction process. If left alone, when you go to use it, the moisture becomes steam and that steam can expand and crack and damage the masonry. Before you use it t...

 When people are first told about brick ovens , or maybe their friend mentions that they bought one, they usually automatically go to the idea of delicious pizza straight from the brick oven. However, as we've tried to show in this blog previously, there is a HUGE array of different things that you can create within the confines of your unit. Here's a quick overview of just a few of the best dishes, besides pizza, that you can cook in your own brick oven!  Steaks, like rib eyes, can be a great option for cooking in your brick oven . The extra flavor and moisture of the brick oven helps keep the steak extra juicy and exploding with the tastes of your preferred seasoning in every bite! If you're sticking with meat in your oven, ribs can also be another great choice. The high heat and slow cooking required for ribs is easily achieved in a brick oven and soon you'll be on your way to becoming the new variety of "pitmasters" after a couple of tries!  Along with ma...

 Just because summer's over, doesn't mean you have to stop enjoying your summertime favorites! Check out this recipe for delicious Shish Kabobs to make in your very own brick oven .  Ingredients:   - 2-3 chicken breasts  - 3 oz. Italian dressing  - 2 bell peppers  - 1 small onion  - 10-15 cherry/ grape variety tomatoes  - 4-5 C water  - Splash of whiskey/ bourbon (optional)  - Cooking spray  - Dash of salt  - Dash of pepper  Steps:  In a sealable plastic bag or container, add chicken breasts and Italian dressing. Marinate 1-2 hours. Remove chicken and cut into approximately 1-2 inch squares. Also, cut peppers and onions into approximately 1-2 inch squares. On each 12” metal or wood skewer, alternate pieces of meat and veggies. Fill a 9 x 13” baking dish with 4-5 cups of water and add a splash of whiskey/ bourbon. (this helps add a smoky flavor during the baking process). Set and evenly space kabob skewers on top lip o...

When designing your outdoor kitchen there are many things to consider including what kind of cooking surface you want, seating available for guests and other extra additions you may want to consider to make the perfect space for you and your guests!  Cooking Type: Depending on your preference for dishes or what ingredients you might be using, selecting your cooking surface type may be a tough decision. Some people prefer to cook on a conventional gas grill for an easy to learn cooking experience. Others may prefer a smoker to create delicious BBQ dishes for their family and friends. You could also make the main cooking surface a versatile custom brick oven, like the ones from Round Grove Products! If you have the budget to spare you could also include more than one of these surfaces in your outdoor kitchen to make the ultimate cooking space.  Seating: When planning for an outdoor kitchen you should also think of the space as an outdoor dining room as well because if it is p...

Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies, but have you ever tried them in a brick oven?? Make your own delicious dessert by using our recipe below!  CHOCOLATE CHIP SKILLET COOKIES   Cook in 12-inch cast-iron skillet for 20 minutes at 375°.  INGREDIENTS   -2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour  -1 tsp baking soda  -1 tsp salt  -1 cup softened butter (2 sticks)  -3/4 cup sugar  -3/4 cup brown sugar  -1 tsp vanilla  -2 eggs  -2 cups chocolate chips (semisweet)  -1 cup chopped nuts (optional)  DIRECTIONS   In a bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk together to mix evenly. In another bowl mix butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Add flour gradually and mix thoroughly. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Transfer cookie dough into a warm and lightly oiled 12inch cast iron skillet. Spread dough evenly in skillet. Bake in brick oven at 375° for approx. 20 min. Try to keep the oven doo...

Although you may already have too many kitchen utensils cluttering your drawers, when you decide to buy a brick oven and create an outdoor kitchen there a few more items you should consider adding to your collection. Pizza Stone: A pizza stone helps you cook pizza the way it was intended to be cooked by providing a hot surface that will cook the crust first rather than every component of the pizza at the same time. Although pizza out of the brick oven will be better than a normal oven, no matter how you cook it, the pizza stone can help you bring it to the next level!  Infrared Thermometer: This is an important thing to obtain when you get a brick oven so you can accurately measure the interior temperature of the oven itself. Obviously, it will not have the traditional digital temperature that is found on normal home stoves, however, this device will help you ensure that your meals are still cooking at the correct temperatures.  Ash Bucket: One important thing you need to do ...

St. Louis BBQ Ribs Cook Time: 3-6 hours Ingredients: 2 racks Pork Ribs St. Louis 1 cup chili powder Ancho 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp Mustard Powder 1 Tbsp Cracked Black Pepper 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder 1 cup Apple Cider Servings: 4 Instructions: In a small mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and mix with a spoon until incorporated. Rinse the pork ribs with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Place ribs on a work surface/sheet tray and using your hands, gently rub and massage the spice mixture into both sides of the ribs. Place ribs into the refrigerator and let sit for 4-6 hours. If you feel organized and plan ahead, the ribs can be rubbed down the day prior and let stand overnight. Remove ribs from refrigeration about 30-40 minutes prior to cooking to allow them to temper to room temperature. Place one rack on a large sheet of aluminum foil and fold up the edges around the rack. Add ½ cup of apple c...

 Along with great brick ovens, Round Grove Products also creates beautiful fireplaces to enhance any outdoor living space. We have a variety of options that you can choose from when selecting which fireplace suits your design preferences and along with your usage needs!  We use 18-Gauge galvanized U-channel framing with glass-fiber reinforced sheathing and scratch-coat to ensure that your fireplace stays in beautiful condition, free of cracking, for long after installation. They also feature heavy-duty steel construction that provides corrosion resistance and keeps the fireplace non-combustible, which obviously a key feature when dealing with a fireplace or brick oven. Our fireplaces , because of the area of customization we allow, can easily be finished to match your home exterior or other features of your outdoor living space. Our units are pre-assembled and ready to finish right at your home and come shipped in a single piece to prevent shipping damage and also aid in the q...

French onion soup is one of those comfort foods that just warms the soul. Savory, cheesy, brothy goodness in a bowl. Just make sure the bowls you use are rated to withstand 500-degree temperatures. The directions call for the first few steps of this recipe to be prepped on a stove, but you could also use a gas grill. The soup will, of course, be finished in the brick oven . Ingredients 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter 4 Onions – sliced 2 Garlic Cloves – chopped 2 Bay Leaves 2 Fresh Thyme Sprigs 1 Cup Sherry (or your favorite wine) 3 Heaping Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour 2 Quarts Beef Broth 1 Baguette – sliced 1/4 Lb. Each: Grated Gruyere & Swiss Cheese Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper Preparation (serves 4) Fire up your brick oven to 500°F — use an infrared temperature gun to check temp when ready. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat on stove. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper and cook until onions are caramelized — about 20 minutes. Add the wine and brin...