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Designing Your Outdoor Kitchen

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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...

This Summer's Must-Have Outdoor Kitchen Accessories

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  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 ...

Best Wood for a Brick Oven

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                 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 ...

Soft Pretzels!

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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...

Brick Oven Care

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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...

Brick Ovens Are For More Than Just Pizza!

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 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...

Shish Kabobs

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 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...