Author Topic: FLIRTING WITH FIRE ! (Read 44504 times)

JConk007 · « **Reply #360 on:** July 01, 2012, 09:35:51 PM »

Did you notice the fans, bottom left and behind the launch peel they saved our @$ !! and worked like a champ! We had 1 on Il fornio (oven guy? someone help me out with the Italian here) and 1 fan on rotating mode moving the air perfect !! prep table area.
Here is me and my squash florettes pie! daily special, fresh from the garden with marinated garlic and oil

John

buceriasdon · « **Reply #361 on:** July 01, 2012, 09:43:21 PM »

John, Squash blossom pies are at the top of my list when they come in season here, and I have to say that is beautiful example of one.
Don

JConk007 · « **Reply #362 on:** July 01, 2012, 10:26:57 PM »

Thank you Don ! The blossom pie was a winner ! did 3 of them ! Hope all is well with your new venture as well!

bakeshack · « **Reply #363 on:** July 02, 2012, 06:25:51 AM »

John, I love how your pies get better every time especially the crust, and to think that you are doing more and more pies lately. Did you change anything with your dough formulation and method ?

Marlon

JConk007 · « **Reply #364 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:35:00 AM »

Same methods Marlon,
Just gaining experience with fermentation and temp control on the job. I don't do any fancy starters poolish ... gotta be spot on and I only get 1 shot. If my prep area is too hot I cannot go 12-17 hrs. bulk room so I extend (don't shoot me Scott ) the fridge time to 2 days plus. I do have another job, which limits my control time, and I don't have nice little cooling chambers at 65 degrees to store/control 80- 100 dough balls, so the only option is the fridge

for the summer season only I promise !! I take them out 2-3 hours pre bake and really watch the way they come along temp wise. I usually start with around 24 balls 3 racks as close to room temp as possible is preferred, add flame and room temp thats the leapording. IMO - But, when the top rack room temp ball#24 getting close to blown sometimes slip back into prep table and grab out another to get it started, its a crazy system I have to pay close attention to or at 95 degrees you are stretching soup. and too cold is a nono. I could not do this without the prep table!! I also dropped from 62% to 60% for the summer with the high humidity ... til next week !!
ciao!

norma427 · « **Reply #365 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:41:39 AM »

John,

Your set-up and pies look fantastic!

I enjoy reading about your adventures and looking at your pictures. Great Job!

Norma

Ev · « **Reply #366 on:** July 02, 2012, 10:18:47 AM »

John,

Looks great, as always!
Sorry you had to deal with a storm. Looks like you were able to cope with that well enough.

If I ever get the Airstream rolling, I'll just have to close the windows when the storms roll in!

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #367 on:** July 02, 2012, 10:42:02 AM »

OMG that squash blossom pie looks good!

JConk007 · « **Reply #368 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:25:02 PM »

Thanks all !!
Steve it actually hailed pretty big for a bit hope the airstream doesnt mind a battering now and again

wild strom blew right through in anbout 10 min got soaked ,cooked more, went home.... to dry out the goods! good news it got me out of there in 2 hours. Same price $

JConk007 · « **Reply #369 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:10:28 PM »

YeaHa ! My first news bleep !!

- kinda cool - 28,000 person local audience!
http://mahwah.patch.com/articles/pizza-on-the-go-resident-opens-mobile-pizzeria
john

norma427 · « **Reply #370 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:13:58 PM »

John,

Congrats!

Norma

deb415611 · « **Reply #371 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:38:03 PM »

Very cool John!

Pete-zza · « **Reply #372 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:52:48 PM »

John,

That is a very nice article. Way to go.

Peter

flyboy4ual · « **Reply #373 on:** July 07, 2012, 05:17:48 PM »

John,

Great article! It is awesome to see how well you are doing and that people are taking notice! I would love to come work a party with you some day and see what it is all about. Maybe when I have a 24 hour layover someday.

Scott D.

jeff v · « **Reply #374 on:** July 07, 2012, 10:55:34 PM »

You did good John!

JConk007 · « **Reply #375 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:08:40 PM »

Thanks all !!
Very cool indeed. By 2 oclock I had 2 parties booked from this story!! I put an ad on Patch as well for a few bucks it a cool techy way to reach my immediate target market . Amazing how fast word travels.
Did a Great little 40 pie OPO (other people oven) today. Pizza Was a huge success in the small barrrel oven. I have to say as long as you focus on the fire and temp this lttle guy can crank em out ! I had no help , had to walk from prep are to oven and wrapped it up including the 4 nutella pizzas in about 3 hourd total. Fun people today ! another great Day! ~

DNA Dan · « **Reply #376 on:** July 08, 2012, 12:31:32 AM »

Time to quit your day job....a life of persistent pizza perfection awaits.

thezaman · « **Reply #377 on:** July 08, 2012, 11:23:28 AM »

john, wonderful article. i do not see you staying with your day job long enough to retire. i see you in your dream endeavor. a wood fired pizzeria!!!!

Chicago Bob · « **Reply #378 on:** July 08, 2012, 12:14:52 PM »

All this and no starter....hmmm....quite inspiring...
You seem to be a really likeable guy John and your setup has a nice clean professional look to it...and the pies, well, they certainly back up the whole package. With this, I'm sure, you'll go far...as they say.
Congrats on the saweet article!

Bob

cnkymnky · « **Reply #379 on:** July 08, 2012, 01:08:05 PM »

Congratulations John, that is so awsome! You deserve it. Hard work and dedication will always pay off with great results. One can tell by the smile on your face in the photos that you are indeed doing what you love. I truely hope that one day you can make it your full time source of making a living if that is what your heart desires. I certainly believe you have the heart and passion to make it happen if you so choose. Your living my dream John, it gives me hope for the future. 43 days and counting and I'm a nervouse wreck

Author Topic: FLIRTING WITH FIRE ! (Read 44504 times)

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