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Ooni Pizza Oven: A Fine Addition To Any Backyard
by Mark Smiley
Ooni has been manufacturing popular outdoor pizza ovens since 2012. The Koda 16 is one of the more popular gas powered models and retails for $599.
The Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven weighs 39 pounds and can cook 16 inch pizzas in less than two minutes.
The Ooni Pizza Oven is a popular brand of portable pizza ovens designed for outdoor and backyard use. They have been manufacturing some of the more popular models since 2012. These ovens are known for their ability to reach high temperatures quickly, making it possible to cook authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas in just a few minutes.
The Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven, retails for $599, and in tests, reached temperatures well over 850 degrees. This high heat is crucial for achieving the characteristic blistered and charred crust of Neapolitan-style pizza.
This oven is lightweight and portable, making it easy to move and set up in different outdoor settings. Some models are small enough to be carried to picnics or camping trips. The Koda 16 has a sleek and modern design, featuring stainless steel construction, which not only looks attractive, but also helps with heat retention and distribution.
Ooni offers various models that use different fuel sources. The Koda 16 runs on your choice of propane or natural gas for ultimate ease and control. While Ooni ovens are primarily designed for making pizzas, they can also be used for cooking other dishes, such as bread, roasted vegetables, or even searing steaks.
Ooni also offers a range of accessories and add-ons to enhance your outdoor cooking experience. These can include pizza peels, oven covers, and various cooking surfaces like cast iron or stone baking boards.
Ooni ovens have gained popularity among pizza enthusiasts for their combination of portability and high-performance pizza cooking capabilities. “Since buying our Ooni pizza oven, I’ve been making pizzas every weekend,” said a reviewer on Amazon. “I’m glad I read through the reviews and watched a few videos before purchasing. I originally was going to buy the smaller, 12” Ooni but went with the 16” and so glad I did as it allows me to make larger pizzas and other items.”
The Koda 16 boasts a wide opening, large cordierite stone baking board, and innovative L-shaped burner. It is easy to assemble and weighs 39 pounds. It also includes a five year warranty when registered on the website. For more information or to purchase, visit ooni.com.
Snowstang: A Convenient And Affordable Transport To Mountain Resorts
by Mark Smiley
For those who want to hit the slopes but avoid the drive over the President’s Day holiday weekend, Snowstang will be operating and providing service to some of the state’s premier mountain resorts.
Snowstang travels roundtrip to Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Loveland Ski Area, and Steamboat Springs every Saturday, Sunday, and President’s Day (Monday, February 19) through mid-spring. All routes board at Denver Union Station, RTD’s Federal Center Station in Lakewood, and at the Wooly Mammoth Park-n-Ride — upper lot (18560 U.S. 40, Golden, CO 80401).
Roundtrip tickets are $25, except for Steamboat Springs, which is $40. Additional discounts are available for seniors (65+) and people with disabilities. Children ages 2 to 11 ride for $12.50 (with a paying adult). Tickets can be purchased at ridesnowstang.com
“If you like to ski or snowboard but don’t like dealing with the holiday weekend traffic, Snowstang is an ideal option,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “And it’s not just this weekend. If people want to enjoy the variety of activities and special events that’ll be taking place at our partner resorts this winter and early spring, Snowstang is a great travel alternative on any weekend.”
Each Snowstang coach provides seating for 51 passengers, is climate controlled, and has luggage bays, Wi-Fi, a restroom, and USB and power outlets.
“This is our fourth season of serving skiers and snowboarders, and it continues to grow in popularity since it provides a stress-free, safe alternative to get to our world-class resorts,” said CDOT’s Division of Transit and Rail Director Paul DesRocher. “Snowstang is also affordable, comfortable, and convenient, dropping passengers off right near the ski lifts.”