Sorry, the Ooni pizza oven is totally worth it

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Summer is approaching, which means it’s time to enjoy some gloriously warm weather beside the grill. But let me pitch you on an alternative: Instead of the usual burgers, hot dogs, and kebabs, what if you made pizza? I’ve been doing this for a few years now, and while I still love to grill, it no longer compares to pulling pies from my Ooni Fyra 12.

A pizza oven previously seemed to me like something reserved for staunch enthusiasts. I never would have considered buying one myself, because for many years I believed that I hated pizza — the British food landscape wasn’t exactly rife with good options during my childhood, in my defense. But after my partner and I were gifted one a few years ago, I’ve spent some time making my own, and I have to admit I’m a total convert.

The Ooni Fyra 12 retailed for $349...

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