My electric log splitter arrived yesterday and the thing is a great tool for anyone who burns wood in a brick oven or fireplace.  It arrives fully assembled.  It is electric, so it will be reliable.  To operate, place a log in front of the wedge, hold down two buttons, one with each hand (safety feature) the hydraulic ram engages and the log is split in two.  Within 5 minutes, I made this pile of very hard hawthorn wood logs:  

If you enjoy splitting wood by hand, this tool isn't for you but if you would like an easy, reliable way to split wood at the touch of a button, then you won't be disappointed.  Available at FGpizza.com.

If anyone was going to write the definitive Pizza "Bible", it would be Tony Gemignani.  He is the chef and owner of seven pizza restaurants.  He is also proprietor of the International School of Pizza in San Francisco where he certifies chefs from around the world. Gemignani, an 11 time World Champion, has been making pizza for more than two decades and takes every style of pizza as seriously as anyone could.  If you would like a signed copy to be delivered in October when the book is published, click here.  

I just finished another blog for Humboldt Made on community supported agriculture and a gratin made from a variety of greens.