European Cookstoves
European cookstoves have a flair that you won’t find anywhere else in the world, and for good reason: Many of these manufactured are inspired by a lineage of wood heat and cooking that dates back hundreds of years. These cookstoves are made by some of the finest engineers in the industry with an eye towards quality cooking.
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LA NORDICA (ITALY)
La Nordica America - Cooktop DiscolorationSarah from Obadiah's shows you what kind of discoloration you can expect on the cooktop of the La Nordica America Cookstove.
La Nordica America Cookstove - First Hot Burn - Stove Top and Oven Temperature ReadingsSarah from Obadiah's uses the La Nordica America Cookstove to show you a few tips on burning a hot fire for the first time in a new stove and what to expect as well as what to look out for. Sarah also gives a detailed look at the temperature readings you can expect.
La Nordica America Cookstove - Grilling GrateObadiah's Sarah Chain is here to show you how to quickly set up the summer/grilling grate on the La Nordica America Cookstove.
La Nordica America Cookstove - First BurnSarah from Obadiah's lights the La Nordica America Cookstove for the first time to show you what kind of temperatures to expect during your first burn on a new stove or a very cold day and offers some tips on how to pre-warm your stove to avoid excess smoke, use kindling, and why avoiding paper is important.
La Nordica America Cookstove - What Comes with the Stove?Sarah from Obadiah's shows you what accessories come with the La Nordica America Cookstove, including the grilling grate, cook pot, cooktop lid remover, and more.
La Nordica - Baking with the America CookstoveSarah from Obadiah's gets a roaring fire going in the La Nordica America Cookstove and bakes up a quick, tasty meal of chicken and fries.
La Nordica - Cooking with the America CookstoveObadiah's Sarah Chain fires up the La Nordica America Cookstove to do some homecooking. In this video, Sarah makes a batch of curry using the America's spacious cooktop, and shows what kind of temperatures she's getting from the stove while cooking.
La Nordica America Wood Cook Stove - Technical OverviewObadiah's Sarah Chain gives you a in-depth technical overview of the America Cookstove by La Nordica.
La Nordica Rosa Sinistra Reverse Cookstove - First BurnObadiah's Sarah Chain shows you what to expect from the La Nordica Rosa Sinistra cookstove on your first burn, including detailed temperature readings.
La Nordica Rosa Sinistra Reverse Cookstove - Technical Overview100% made in Italy, the Sinistra offers cast iron construction with a beautiful soapstone finish and a wealth of features. Here we take a look at the oven, firebox, stove controls, cook top, outside air connection, and more.
La Nordica Rosa Sinistra Reverse Cookstove - General OverviewSarah from Obadiah's gives you a quick overview of this beautiful stove that includes a soapstone finish, cast-iron construction, three damper controls (including air wash to keep the glass clean), and more.
La Nordica - Suprema Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah looks at the Suprema, now available in a beautiful flat matte tortora color.
La Nordica - Rosa XXL Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah looks at the Rosa XXL, which features one of the largest baking ovens from La Nordica and on the cookstove market at large.
La Nordica - Rosa Reverse Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah looks at the Rosa Reverse Cookstove, which takes the basic structure of the Rosa line and- you guessed it- reverses it.
La Nordica - Rosa Maiolica XXL Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah looks at the Rosa Maiolica XXL cookstove, one of La Nordica's most beautiful stoves that is only recently available in North America. The XXL's main attraction is its large oven, featuring five levels of oven racks and enough space to cook even a full-sized turkey!
La Nordica - Rosa L Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah takes a brief look at the Rosa L, part of La Nordica's beautiful Rosa line of cookstoves.
La Nordica - Milly Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah looks over the Milly, one of the few La Nordica cookstoves available that offers a top warming oven.
La Nordica - Mamy Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah looks at the Mamy, which features La Nordica's signature removable rings above the firebox and oven, a center flue, and a unique glass door design.
La Nordica - America Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah from Obadiah's travels to the Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018 Italian hearth show and checks out the only La Nordica cookstove to feature a steel grate in the firebox, a truly unique feature that allows for cooking directly in the firebox.
Lighting the De Manincor Domino 8 Maxi CookstoveThe De Manincor Domino 8 Maxi Cookstove is a fine example of Italian craftsmanship, and is a perfect fit for anyone seeking a cookstove with a more modern flair.
Cooking with the De Manincor Domino 8 Maxi CookstoveThe De Manincor Domino 8 Maxi Cookstove utilizes a combination of old world craftsmanship and European contemporary design, making for a modern cookstove that is as elegant as it is functional.
Cookstove Comparison - Wittus de Manincor Domino Maxi 8 vs La Nordica Rosa MaiolicaObadiah's Woody Chain and New Zealand's Jason Stewart "The Firemaster", inventor of the IntensiFire, explore the details behind the De Manincor Domino Maxi 8 wood cookstove and see how it stacks up against the La Nordica Rosa, another fine Italian stove with a lot to offer.
La Nordica Italy - ReviewObadiah's Woody Chain reviews the La Nordica Italy, which is an Italian Wood Burning Cookstove with several unique features that separate it from the rest of the La Nordica Cookstove line.
La Nordica Italy - The DetailsObadiah's team members about the details behind the La Nordica Italy that seperate it from the other stoves in the La Nordica line, including it's unique draft control design that allows for much hotter burns than we initially suspected.
La Nordica Suprema - ReviewObadiah's Woody Chain reviews the La Nordica Suprema. The Suprema's looks make it a beautiful stove, but the design really puts some brains behind the beauty.
La Nordica Suprema - First Burn & DetailsWoody Chain from Obadiah's goes over what you can expect during the first burn of the La Nordica Suprema.
La Nordica Rosa - ReviewObadiah's Woody Chain reviews the La Nordica Rosa wood cook stove.
La Nordica Rosa - The Firebox & First BurnObadiah's Woody Chain shows you the La Nordica Rosa's firebox and what you can expect from your first burn, plus some tips on how to maintain a fire in this fine Italian stove.
La Nordica Rosa - Esse Ironheart Comparison and DetailsAt over $6000 the Ironheart is priced as a top of the line cookstove, at less than half the price, the La Nordica line brings a nice alternative to the marketplace in North America.
ABC PRODUCTS & TIM SiSTEM (SERBIA)
ABC Products - Concept 2 Wood and Coal CookstoveObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and shows off the Concept 2 Wood and Coal Cookstove.
ABC Products - Concept 2 Max Hydro CookstoveObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and gives an update on the new changes and features available on the Concept 2 Hydro Wood Cookstove.
Concept 2 Air Mini Wood Cookstove - First BurnSarah from Obadiah's shows off the Concept 2 Air Mini Wood Cookstove, one of the smallest cookstoves on the market. Don't let its size fool you though, this cookstove still packs a solid 35,000 BTU output.
North Wood Cookstove - The First BurnSarah from Obadiah's talks about what you can expect from the North Wood Cookstove during your first burn, and then walks you through the burning process itself.
The North Wood Cookstove - Ceramic Glass CooktopObadiah's Sarah Chain shows off the new glass ceramic cooktop option for the North Wood Cookstove by Tim Sistem. This cooktop is not only absolutely exquisite, but functional as well.
The North Wood Cookstove - ReviewSarah from Obadiah's Woodstoves checks out the North Wood Cookstove, a robust import cookstove with a spacious oven and a firebox capable of putting out a solid amount of heat (31,000+ BTUs!).
The Concept 2 Air Wood Cookstove - ReviewSarah from Obadiah's takes a look at the Concept 2 Air Wood Cookstove, a full size cookstove that can burn either wood or coal and explores the differences between the regular model and the hydro model.
The Concept 2 Air Mini Wood Cookstove - ReviewObadiah's Sarah Chain introduces you to the Concept 2 Air Mini Wood Cookstove. This is one of our favorite cookers, with an exceptionally small footprint.
Concept 2 Wood Cookstove - Re-Attaching The Stove DoorIn part two of our series on the ABC Concept 2 wood cookstove, Woody talks about furnace cement and how it can be applied in place of a gasket, and offers some advice on how to get the stove door back on the unit once you're finished.
Concept 2 Wood Cookstove - Replacing the Latch and GasketsThe Concept 2's door frame features a latching mechanism (wrist pin) that could potentially fracture, and Woody shows you how to go about repairing it if that should happen.
The Sopka North Hydro Vs Wood Burning CookstoveWoody from Obadiah's takes a look at the Sopka North Hydro Cookstove and it's cousin, the Sopka North Wood Burning Cookstove. Both of these stoves feature a sleek, modern look with an excellent build quality.
ABC Hydro Concept 2 - The BasicsWoody from Obadiah's shows you the Concept 2 Hydro, the excellent wood boiler cookstove hybrid from ABC.
ABC Hydro Concept 2 Mini - The BasicsWoody from Obadiah's shows you the Hydro Concept 2 Mini, one of the best small-footprint cookstoves on the market.
ESSE IRONHEART (ENGLAND)
Esse Ironheart Wood Cookstove - The Enamel CooktopObadiah's Sarah Chain shows you the new enamel cooktop on the Esse Ironheart.
Esse Ironheart Wood Cookstove - Changes to the StoveSarah from Obadiah's takes a look inside the firebox on the Esse Ironheart wood cookstove to show you some of the recent changes Esse has made.
Esse Ironheart Wood Cookstove - OverviewObadiah's Sarah Chain gives an overview of the Esse Ironheart.
The Esse Ironheart - Installing The Refractory and BaffleGetting the refactory into an Esse Ironheart can be a headache, but Obadiah's shows you how to best go about it.
The Esse Ironheart - How To Remove The RefractoryWoody from Obadiah's shows you how to remove the refractory from your Esse Ironheart.
The Esse Ironheart - The ControlsObadiah's Woody Chain shows you the ESSE Ironheart's controls.
The Esse Ironheart - The HobObadiah's Woody Chain shows you how to tell if your ESSE Ironheart is burning correctly by looking under the cast iron hob.
The Esse Ironheart - Extended Woodbox and Burn TimesObadiah's Woody Chain shows you the difference it makes having the extended woodbox on the Esse Ironheart, from the amount of wood you can fit in to the length of the burn time.
The Esse Ironheart - Draw Collar Draft InducerObadiah's Woody Chain looks at the Draw Collar Draft Inducer on an ESSE Ironheart Wood Cook Stove. With the unique chimney access door on the Ironheart Cooker, we can easily demonstrate how well the Draw Collar really works.
The Esse Ironheart - Replacing Hinges and LatchesObadiah's Woody Chain shows you how to make key adjustments to your stove in order to get the best performance out of it, including a test that anybody can do with a single dollar bill.
The Esse Ironheart - The Firebox and Fire Starting TipsObadiah's Woody Chain looks at the ESSE Ironheart firebox and the controls to operate the stove, then shows you a few tricks in lighting an Ironheart Cooker.
The Esse Ironheart - The ConstructionWoody Chain shows you the ESSE Ironheart Cookstove and how it is constructed, the convection heating properties of the stove and why it works so well.
The Esse Ironheart - Domestic Hot Water InstallationWoody Chain from Obadiah's shows you your options for installing domestic hot water on an Esse Ironheart.
The Esse Ironheart - Cleaning A Wood Cook StoveObadiah's Woodstoves shows you how to properly clean the creosote out of your Ironheart wood cook stove, then demonstrates how to add a gasket to the oven so it will remain air tight.
Esse Ironheart ReviewObadiah's Woody Chain shows you the details behind one of our most popular stoves, the Esse Ironheart Wood Cookstove. We take a look at everything- the sturdy stove top, the firebox, Esse's unique chimney placement, and all the the bells and whistles.
OTHER EUROPEAN COOKSTOVES
Rizzoli - M, ML, and MZ Wood Cookstove DifferencesObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and investigated Rizzoli's new line of wood cookstoves: The M, ML, and MZ series.
Teba - Wood Cookstove SeriesObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the 2020 Progetto Fuoco Hearth Show in Verona, Italy, and demonstrates the Teba wood cookstove line.
De Manincor - Domino 8 Maxi Wood Cookstove Finish OptionsObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and shows you the new finish options for the Domino 8 Maxi Wood Cookstove, as well as what the stove looks like in action.
Rizzoli - ZV Series Wood Cookstove OverviewObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and takes a look at the Rizzoli ZV Series Wood Cookstove.
De Manincor - Eco 90 Wood Cookstove SeriesObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and takes a look at the De Manincor Eco 90 Wood Cookstove series, available with classic colored side panels or with ceramic tiles.
Rizzoli - Comparing the M and MZ Series Wood CookstovesObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and takes a look at the differences between the Rizzoli M and MZ wood cookstove series, plus a quick glimpse of the MZ gas series.
Rizzoli - Comparing the M60 to the ML Series Wood CookstovesObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and takes a look at the Rizzoli M60 wood cookstove to see how it compares to the ML series, including the baking oven and no-slam drawer.
De Manincor - Eco 90 Wood Cookstove with Colored Side PanelsObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and takes a look at the De Manincor Eco 90 Wood Cookstove, featuring classic side panels available in a variety of colors.
Rizzoli - ML80 Lux Wood CookstoveObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and introduces you to the Rizzoli ML80 Lux wood cookstove.
De Manincor - Eco 90 Wood Cookstove with Ceramic TileObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and takes a look at the De Manincor Eco 90 Wood Cookstove featuring the ceramic tile.
Rizzoli - ML80 Diva Wood CookstoveObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and introduces you to the Rizzoli ML Diva wood cookstove.
De Manincor - Domino 6 Wood Cookstove OverviewObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and takes a look at the De Manincor Domino 6 wood Cookstove.
Rizzoli - ML60 Wood CookstoveObadiah's Sarah Chain visits the Progetto Fuoco 2020 Hearth Show in Verona, Italy and introduces you to the Rizzoli ML60 wood cookstove.
Rizzoli L90 Wood Cookstove - OverviewWith beautiful soapstone side panels, a stainless steel cooktop, and easy controls, the L90 is easy to use and great for both modern and traditional homes.
Rizzoli LT90 Wood Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Obadiah's Sarah Chain takes a look at the Rizzoli LT90, a 100% Italian cookstove with soapstone lining.
Rizzoli L90 Wood Cookstove (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah from Obadiah's reviews the Rizzoli L90, an Italian cookstove with a seriously refined look.
The MBS Magnum Wood Cookstove Overview (Progetto Fuoco Verona 2018)Sarah takes a look at the Magnum wood cookstove from MBS. This stove features a design inspired by traditional cookstoves, but with the modern amenities we all love: A cast-iron firebox that allows for 8+ hour burn times.