Leaves are turning, the weather is chilling, and there is nothing cozier than the idea of a wood-burning stove to circle around, let alone use for cooking. This season, that same stove that warms you up as the temperatures drop, can also be used to bake your festive family treats. Here are our favourite Halloween wood-burning stove recipes.  Those hallowed out, carefully crafted, and oh so unique pumpkins, shaped by your family members can become memories even more savoured by cooking a...

Gooey artisanal cheese, decadent charcuterie toppings, savoury olives and sun-dried tomatoes, if you want to make a gourmet dish with ease, a wood-fired pizza is a great choice. There are numerous benefits to making a gourmet pizza in your wood-burning oven. From the crust crisped to perfection from the wood-burning flames to the ease of topping a pizza with leftover groceries. Here are some of our go-to wood-burning pizza tips for your next indulgence.  For the Perfect Artisanal Wood-B...

If you have a Pinterest board with saved decoration aspirations and want to make the most out of your wood-burning oven while not in use, bookmark this article. Northern Cookstoves have some DIY and interior design tips to use for your wood-burning oven.  Add a Porcelain- Coated Trivet For Rustic Aesthetic A trivet is good for fashion and function. Functionally, it performs like a rack within a conventional oven and prevents your food from burning by stopping it from coming in direct c...

Just because the snow is gone and we put our winter coats away, we do not have to put our wood-burning stoves away. In fact, wood-burning stoves can be extremely summer friendly. From gathering outdoors to enjoying patio dinners, or lunches at the cottage, the key to enjoying your wood-burning stove in the summer heat is using the right tools, fuels and recipes.  Cookstove Fuel in the Summer vs. Winter  In the winter you may want a fire that lasts longer and keeps you warm, in whi...

Are you considering purchasing a wood stove? There are a few things to make note of when purchasing your wood stove that will help your work efficiently and get you the most efficiency from it. It’s great to enjoy the benefits of a woodstove - especially in Canada, but if you don’t ensure proper installation and accessories, you won’t enjoy it to its full use!  Here are a few ‘rules’ for wood stoves you can follow to ensure you are getting the best use from...