Italia Artisan Pizza Oven Giveaway {Plus an exclusive coupon code…} – GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED!
Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! The winner is:
#523: Natalie who said “Iโm looking forward to long trips to visit grandma and evenings at the pool with my kids.”
Congrats, Natalie! If you aren’t Natalie but are still excited about the pizza oven, remember that the coupon code MKC15 is still good for 15% all Camp Chef products on Outdoor Cooking until June 15. Thanks again to Outdoor Cooking for sponsoring this giveaway!
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{Disclaimer: Outdoorcooking.com sent me an Artisan Pizza Oven to review and they are sponsoring this giveaway. Obviously all opinions expressed below are my own. I rarely accept free products so when I do and then actually post about them, you know they have to be good! FYI: The links below to Outdoorcooking.com are affiliate links meaning I receive a small percentage of a sale if you choose to purchase something from their site.}
What better way to celebrate an entire week dedicated to perfecting homemade pizza then to give away one of these crazy awesome artisan pizza ovens!
I mean, look at this thing. What a beauty!
You might remember that last year around this same time, I held a giveaway (also from Outdorcooking.com – love them!) for another type of artisan pizza oven. While totally awesome, the Italia Artisan Pizza Oven (it just sounds cool, right?) is even more fantastic because you don’t need an outdoor cooking stove, like a CampChef, to use it. It hooks up to an everyday propane tank making it extremely easy to use (and perfectly portable).
I love me some pizza. And not to brag or anything, but I consider myself a pretty reliable connoisseur of awesome pizza (which really only means I’ve consumed a heck of a lot of homemade and restaurant-made pizza in my day). And this oven? It makes killer pizza. As in, probably some of the best homemade pizza we’ve ever had.
We have a ledge going around our front porch which made a perfect resting spot for this oven. Oh, hey, Maggie! {Don’t worry, no puppies were harmed in the making of the pizza, Mags was well supervised and was more interested in the bird resting in the bushes than in the pizza oven.}
The stove is big enough to fit two fairly good-sized pizzas in at once and the handy dandy thermometer gauge on top will let you know how hot things are getting inside. (Plus, part of the giveaway is also for an infrared thermometer which allows you to take the temperature in an instant of the inside of the stove – you’ll feel like a totally nerdy-but-awesome kitchen scientist when you shoot that laser beam at the pizza stone).
Oh, and those sweet little pizza paddles? Yeah, they are part of the giveaway, too. I know. It just keeps getting better and better. You’ll notice I opted for the cornmeal route this time since I didn’t know how parchment paper would fare in the oven, plus, it was outside so cleaning up cornmeal mess didn’t give me a nervous twitch like it does if we use it for homemade pizza in the kitchen oven. Slide those pizzas right in.
And close the lightweight cover, letting the heat work its magic.
I couldn’t help peeking partway through the baking. I nearly died at the site of this beautiful pizza. Has there ever been anything more lovely?
You’ll want to keep an eye on the temperature and adjust accordingly. Nothing worse than hoping for the best pizza of your life only to end up with charred crust.
Look at that! That pizza! That pizza came out of this oven! Seriously. You could open a restaurant or something, the pizza is that good. Or else just keep it all to yourself. No judging here. I think I’ve realized this is the closest thing I’ll probably ever get to a real, live wood-fired pizza oven ordered from Italy sitting in my backyard (because, yes, that is actually on my wish list).
The kids made their own pizzas and the crust on the one above was a little thick for my liking thanks to 6-year old hands doing the shaping, but whatdyaknow? The pizza oven baked the crust perfectly with nary a doughy spot in sight. This was Cade’s masterpiece. Olives, bacon and cheese. Lots of cheese.
He (and all the boys, actually) got in on the putting-their-own-pizza-in-the-oven action. All four of them, seriously, told me that night as I was tucking them into bed that they wanted to be a chef when they grew up. I had no idea that this pizza oven would not only give us the best pizza of our existence, but would inspire my children in their future careers. Can you really put a pricetag on that? I think not. (In the interest of full disclosure, the next day I heard at least two of them talking about being professional frisbee throwers in their adulthood so apparently, the chef thing only lasted so long.)
Because the winner of the pizza oven will also receive a patio cover, it makes storing it a breeze. Mine is tucked away on the porch, well-covered and protected, and in easy access for an upcoming pizza night (um, that would be tonight, no kidding).
So let’s summarize quickly. Here’s what one lucky winner will receive in this giveaway:
Italia Artisan Pizza Oven
Patio Cover for the pizza oven
Infrared Cooking Thermometer
Two Italia Pizza Peels
Professional Chef Pizza Spatula
That’s a ton of stuff! In case you aren’t that one lucky winner, Outdoorcooking.com is giving you (my lovely readers, you) an exclusive discount valid through June 15th for 15% off all Camp Chef products on Outdoor Cooking (things like the Italia Artisan Pizza Oven, a Camp Chef stove, fire pits and all sorts of other goodies – are you thinking what I’m thinking…Father’s Day shopping??). Enter MKC15 at checkout to receive the discount!
I think that’s it, you guys!
To enter, leave a comment on this post telling me what you are most looking forward to this summer.ย You must be 18 years and older to enter and have a mailing address in the continental United States (sorry, not my rules!).
A winner will be chosen and announced next Friday (June 6th!).
Love ya. And happy pizza making forever and ever more.
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I may be too late but I look forward to no schedules and trying to keep my house cool. I hope we get to go on at least one family vacation as well!
I LOVE HOMEMADE PIZZA, especially on the grill! The thing I look forward to with summers is trail running and being up in the ridges and alpines of the mountains … so far, I have been able to do 3 of my favorites and it is only spring!
This summer I’m most looking forward to my husband being home more. His four year residency comes to an end soon and my kids have no idea what it’s like to have a dad at home!
I wasn’t looking forward to summer, really, because we are moving away from friends and family in Florida to Charlotte, NC (for job). But…this could help. We have a screened porch in the new house, and this might be a perfect pick me up! Trying to be optimistic!
I am most looking forward to seeing my son who has been away from home for two years.
Lots and lots of swimming! We don’t yet have a grill and we make pizza a lot, so this would be perfect to stop heating up the house! You’re awesome Mel!
I’m looking forward to getting married this summer! Homemade pizza is I and my fiance’s favorite meal to make together, and he absolutely loves cooking outdoors!
I am looking forward to spending time camping, travelling and cooking with my wife and 2 year old son Jackson.
I love love love going to the beach.
I can’t wait to spend more time with my sons!
I love spending time outside with the family. Baking pizzas would be a fun activity to add to the patio.
Baseball games and nighttime s’mores.
Camping and eating grilled pineapple!
Hanging out with the family, lazy summer days, swimming, vacationing, and camping!
Family coming to visit, pool days, and a few months of no schedules before our oldest starts kindergarten.
This summer I am looking forward to some fun adventures with our teenage kids. It won’t be too many more years before they are all out of the house. Making memories…that’s what it’s all about!
Relaxing with my kids, swimming, reading
My family and I spend most of the summer on our back deck and pool. I love having my children and grandchildren here for the whole day having fun eating and playing. I an a southern grandma who loves to cook….in the south, food is love. Have a Happy Day!
Time to have fun with my kids and no homework!
Looking forward to taking my kids to see their grandparents!
Doing what we want, when we want! Happy Summer!
I look forward to sleeping in!
All the nice weather with no fires.
I’m most looking forward to spending time with my 1 yr old son & hubby at some of our FL beaches & parks. I’m also so excited to introduce my little ones palate to some wonderful summer fruits& veggies.
Outdoor grilling, having the grandkids come visit (alone!!), goodies from the garden…what’s not to love about summer?
My youngest son in graduating from high school on Tuesday…Yippee!! No more school fundraisers, PTA meetings, making sure his uniforms are clean and being volunteered by him for baking cookies at every function!
I am most looking forward to catching up in my leisure reading list and enjoying long dinners with family and friends!
What an awesome giveaway! I’d love to not heat up my kitchen in order to make pizza. I’m most looking forward to doing things at our own pace this summer. I love not having a schedule that we have to follow!
I really hope to enjoy this summer and spend time with friends. I’d like to camp a couple times also and BBQ a lot. Doesn’t sound fancy but the last two summers I worked so much I didn’t get to have much fun. I didn’t even BBQ last year at all due to 3 jobs. This year I finally quit one and hope to see lots of the sun while having fun.
I am looking forward to camping. A pizza oven would round out my outdoor cooking gear like no other.
Looking forward to BBQ’s with the family, gardening, and enjoying quality time outside with the ones I love!
I look forward to taking my kids to the beach this summer
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I most look forward to spending my days in the pool with my kids.
This summer I’m looking forward to my 10th anniversary, my daughter’s 3rd birthday, a vacation at the beach and lot of pizza! Yum!
My sister in law is getting married and I love being apart of all the planning for her special day!
I am looking forward to so many things! Not rushing to be at school on time, spending more time with the kids, BBQ’s and camping!
Backyard pation gatherings and hopefully with fresh pizza and smores.
I’m most excited about family bike rides, eating breakfast on the patio on warm summer mornings, camping with my family, harvesting warm tomatoes from the garden, bbq parties with good friends, and playing outside with my little boys. We love outdoor cooking and we love pizza (especially the recipes from this site!)- thanks for the giveaway!
Love creating fresh pizza from fresh ingredient that i pic from my garden its been a while since i had a garden and with some of the tools that i already have we might be going camping this year thank God.
I’m most looking forward to hanging out in the neighbor’s pool, family reunion, and fresh tomatoes from the garden. Thank you!
Hooray for summer! I’m looking forward to not driving around so much and working on home projects with the kids.
My favorite pizza topping is some of everything. Tonight was pizza night and we had supreme, bbq chicken, and chicken alferdo pizza.
I’m excited for road trips, family reunions, a campfire or two, and some good races.
I am looking forward to camping is summer, getting away from it all and losing myself in nature.
I love biking in the hills until late evening during the summer
BBQ’s beer and good friends.
Have been cooking pizzas on a stone in the grill at camp but this baby would certainly produce some scrumptious pies!!! My favorite is fresh mushroom, fire roasted red pepper and green olive with grated provolone cheese. Yum!
I’m most looking forward to spending lots of time with my kids and reading ๐
I’m looking forward to spending time with my kids this summer and creating life long memories ๐
My granddaughter coming for a visit
BBQ’s and gardening!
School will be out food which means lots of play dates and sleep overs. I would love cooking some jomemade pizza for my kids and their friends!! Yummm.
BBQs and eating outside!
Looking forward to family time, vacations and trying new delicious recipes from your blog!
Oh, that looks AMAZING! I’m looking forward to camping with the family, cookouts, days at the beach, and nights by the fire pit.
Eating and drinking outdoors! Sitting on the patio enjoying lovely weather while the kiddos play is the perfect summer evening to me.
Looking forward to camping, late night cook outs, after it cools down, and fresh veggies from the garden!
Thanks!!
I love driving into the mountains to go camping or whitewater rafting in the summertime. I’d love to take this pizza oven with me to feed the masses after a long day on the river!
Bare feet 24/7 and a whole lot of hanging out with a cold home brew with my love. Also plenty of river time and cooking out every night.
Lounging in the hammock with some lemonade!
warmth and sunshine, at’s ah nice!
Summer days in the shade, late nights out in the yard, zucchini fromt he garden, and zero rules! Those pizzas look fantastic!
Family reunions and spending lots of time at the beach.
Ripe, delicious tomatoes and Nebraska sweet corn!
I am looking forward to playing with my kids and reading books outside. (And maybe enjoying some sangria and snowcones!)
I am looking forward to lots!! of time outside running around and having fun with my two year old. Winter just about killed us ๐
also lots of fresh produce and long evening walks with my husband.
This summer I’m looking forward to BBQs, eating outside on our patio, and hopefully lots of good stuff from our garden!
Spending time at the local farmer’s market!
Spending time with my kids.
Sleeping in.
Getting pedicures.
Reading books….
The entire list could be too long to post!!
This summer I’m most looking forward to the arrival of our 4th little one in July! Aside from that, I’m looking forward to food from our garden, blueberries from our new bushes (they’re actually producing!) and apples from our trees! (The peaches all got frozen out this year.) As if that doesn’t make summer busy enough, I’m also looking forward to the 3 additional bedrooms and 2 additional bathrooms my husband and contractor friend are putting in our expanded attic-turned-2nd-floor-living-space!
I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, working in my garden, cook outs & late nights outside-LOVE summertime!
Looking forward to spending time with my family while also looking for a new home:) Very excited !!
I’m looking forward to playing tennis in some warm weather and going to the beach this summer.
Fresh Summer produce! I love peaches the most though. And watermelon. And strawberries.
Peach pie and stargazing! The pizza oven looks amazing.
Mmmm, those pizzas look good! Im looking forward to lots and lots of grilled food this summer! Since February, Ive lost 35 lbs (baby weight), and eating grilled food has been a major part of that success! My husband would love this pizza oven because he is very creative when it comes to flavors. I can almost guarantee that the first pizza he will make in it is going to be topped with Macaroni and Cheese. Yup, no kiddingโthat’s his favorite.
Thanks for the great contest, Mel!!
I’m looking forward to gardening and spending peaceful nights with the family having meals in our own backyard.
I’m most looking forward to spending time together as a family. This is the last summer that we will live close enough for that… At the end of July my oldest son moves away to Rhode Island (from Ohio) to enter a doctoral program and my youngest will be in his 2nd year at the University of Alabama. So… this summer… many meals on the deck, lots of fun and laughter, and tons of hugs before those big days arrive! Thanks for the give away!
I love making homemade pizzas, but hate making my kitchen a furnace in the summer time. Would LOVE to cook pizza outdoors with the kiddos! What a neat product!
Would love to learn to cook pizza out doors. It would be great at our cottage this summer
Garden vegetables, going to the lake, and hanging out in our newly made fire pit….s’mores galore!!
Looking forward to cooking homemade pizza’s in this new oven, I have shared your homemade pizza recipes with all my friends and family, I make pizza every Monday night for friends and family.
I’m most looking forward to cooking and eating outside! I feel like fresh air and sunshine does a lot to energize and recharge the body and spirit, and try to soak up a little sun every day.
Yum!
We LOVE to camp! We would love to take our pizza oven with us!!
Reading in my ENO
Family vacations are always my favorite part of summer. So excited!
Going to the beach, and nice long walks after dinner with hubby and kids.
Pool and beach with the kids
A safe summer.
Looking forward to family outings! Picnics, hiking, dutch oven cooking!
Looking forward to a visit to Fort Sam in San Antonio to visit grandson__then on the way way stop in Oklahoma to visit other two grandsons.
I am most looking forward to fresh vegetables and herbs in the backyard garden, ready whenever I need them! Love that aspect of summer! (weeding, not so much)
Lots of softball and baseball with the kids!!!
I’m looking forward to some bbq’s!
We look forward to a fun-filled summer poolside in our new home with family and friends enjoying many of the recipes you post (thank-you so much as I am no chef and your recipes make me look good) homemade pizza and tasty beverages.
No HOMEWORK!!
Cooking with the family
Being home while spending time with the kids.
Moving back to the USA! Switzerland is a gorgeous country, but we LOVE America.
I’m looking forward to a making family memories in simple everyday ways. This is my new mindset as we just became a family of 6!
Looking forward to traveling around Europe ๐
I’m looking forward to spending some time with my daughter before she starts kindergarten. She’s getting all grown up.
I’m a teacher, so summer for me means having time to cook great meals to enjoy at the lake cottage with family and friends!
We will be spending time with grandparents in the country.
Make pizza every Friday, my new family thing. Yummy this thing surely will help.
Staying as cool as possible in AZ! Lots of ice cream.
I can’t wait for a break from driving kids to and from school! Then I can just relax and have fun with them at home.
No schedule
Playing with my kids outside and hopefully getting a gorgeous tan! ๐
Camping with no amenities, wifi or schedules ๐
Looking forward to pizza making and lazy summer evenings
Family reunion at Bear Lake!! Woo-hoo!
BBQ PIZZA!!
I love water skiing on the Columbia River and garden fresh produce.
Lazy days and late mornings
We made our first BBQ pizzas tonight, they were’t all that pretty but they sure were good. I look forward to more outdoor cooking
Fun in the sun!!!
Multiple cups of morning coffee
I’m looking forward to fun days on the beach with my girls!
This summer I am looking forward to getting our house sold and moving to Ohio!
Looking forward to harvesting the rest of the summer veggies and using them in Mel’s recipes. A good many peaches on the way too!
Spending time with family, new adventures, ans making pizza! ๐
I am looking forward to spending as much time as possible with my kids before our oldest heads off to college in Chicago – land of great pizza!!!! Also doing as much cooking outdoors as possible. We have a gas grill, a charcoal grill and a wood smoker and a pizza oven would just make the cookouts better!
Lots of daylight and hanging on thee deck!
So, I just tired to leave a comment but then I lost my internet connection so I’m not sure if it went through. . .so if I have two comments now, I am really sorry! I am not trying to cheat, I promise!! Besides eating delicious pizza, I am most looking forward to spending lots of time with my husband and 4 boys. We are just finishing up an extremely, LOOOOoooong 3 year residency and I am so anxious to have my husband back!
I’m most excited to go for nice runs and bike rides I the sunshine!!!!
I am looking forward to hanging out in the yard with friends and neighbors while the pizzas are cooking (hopefully) in my new pizza oven that I won and watching the kids swim and play! Yay! Vacation at home
Looking forward to some time outdoors and hopefully eating a few pizzas ๐
I’m looking forward to the sun being out longer.
The warm weather at the beach, and cooking outside
I’m looking forward to sitting out on the back deck, with the fire going, watching the sunset, sipping good red wine and munching on homemade pizza! ๐
I am most looking forward to homemade fresh watermelon juice and summer rainfalls!
Thawing out from the longgggg cold winter. :o)
Where does one begin? Warm weather, sleeveless shirts, shorts, sandals, boating, water skiing, riding with my husband in our convertible, vacations,etc. Spending time with our kids before they head off to college.
I’m looking forward to down time, days and even weeks without tons of plans and running around. Summers slow down with the 110+ weather around here, and I appreciate the month or two with the kids and I having less going on.
Camping with family friends!
free time and warm weather!
We love your recipes, Mel! Thanks for the giveaway.
I am really looking forward to my first summer being pregnant!! And as a new housewife and mommy, I’m looking forward to conquering loads of grillable recipes! ๐
Being outside as much as possible, having fresh produce, and outdoor cooking!
Fishing as much as possible
I am looking forward to a week long vacation with – get this – just my husband! Yay! Happy summer!
Warm summer nights of going to bed late and not having to make lunches for school the next morning!!
warm days, pool time, evenings by a fire pit.
Visiting family!
Looking forward to getting out of the Houston heat and trying to find some snow to play in.
Just excited to have the kids around to do fun things (and the housework).
Hiking and doing some traveling
I’m looking forward to lots of BBQs!
BBQ parties in our backyard!
Getting to spend time outdoors!
We are most looking forward to time at the beach and home cooking pizza!
Having some awesome backyard parties. Woohoo!
We have pizza night every Friday with our family! Most of the time it’s using your recipe. This summer we look forward to a bucket list similar to this one…
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1009&sid=30068845 It’s pretty good! Thanks Mel!
Looking forward to cooking outdoors!
Looking forward to my first summer with a child and doing all kinds of fun “firsts” with him!
We are looking forward to a new baby grand daughter due any day now.
Playing with my kids, family and friends!!! And of course, making pizza!!!
I’m looking forward to pizza!
I’m looking forward to a more care-free schedule and also going out of town…because Arizona isn’t always the most fun place to be in July!
spending time with my adorable nephew and brand new niece! and lots of time with the husband since we both teach and are off for the summer!
Looking forward to many weekends at the lake and lots of sunshine.
Excited about moving across the country this summer!!
My anniversary getaway and swimming with my kiddos!
CAMPING!!! I am looking forward to fishing, hiking, s’mores, campfire smoke, sleeping under the stars and all things that have to do with camping!!! Have a great Summer!!! ๐
Lazy summer evenings with family!
I am looking forward to lazy evenings on our patio with a Vermont sky full of stars and a nice fire burning in our outdoor fireplace! Perfect night after a long winter !
time for cooking my fav party food, watching soccer world cup!!
Long weekend getways with my famliy
I’m looking forward to playing with my new baby all summer long! ๐
Spending as much time as I can with my High School graduate son before he leaves for 2 years to Peru.
Spending time outside! Hiking, taking my kids to the lake, just being outdoors in general ๐
Not working 2 almost full time jobs. Baking cakes, cupcakes, and cookies will be on my daily schedule all summer until fall is upon us and I will go back to school bus driving.
Sailing! And s’mores ๐
Swimming and having my kids home!
Grilling and stargazing
Going to the pool with my boys!
Long days and warm nights.
Watching my two year old play with water. Enjoying the baby days outside with my 3 month old ๐
Hanging out by the pool.
Lazy Mornings
Most looking forward to garden tomatoes and my husbands return from military duties!
a week at the beach!
Fresh veggies and summer bbqs!
Fun in the sun, cooking out, building a new deck, taking long hikes!
Lazy mornings with the kids!
I am really looking forward to camping and spending more time outside!
So excited for fresh veggies and fruit kissed by the sun. They always taste amazing
Family reunion! And since we try to cook outside whenever possible during the summer (we live in phoenix and try to keep the oven OFF during the summer), a pizza cookoff with this oven would be awesome!! Thank you!!
Tomatoes!
My husband just built a new deck so I’m looking forward to many summer nights spent outside in the backyard.
I am most looking forward to taking time off of work and spending quality time with my family.
Fresh veggies and flowers from the garden! Warm evenings on the porch! Love Love Love!
I am a teacher and school is almost out, so I am looking forward to being with my 5 children!
The extra time with my family and all the cookouts!
I’m most looking forward to lots of family time, pool days, beach days, fire pits, and yummy food! Thanks for the opportunity to win an amazing prize!
no schedules – we will do what we want when we want! ๐
Anything from the garden! zucchini and squash on kebabs. yum!
Farmer’s markets, my own grown vegetables and fruit, lazy summer afternoons in the pool and evening fires in the firepit with my family.
Looking forward to relaxing on the patio, drinking a rootbeer float…and some pizza would go well with it.
Lots of time outside in the pool!
We need this. We make homemade pizza once a week and it gets so HOT inside in the summer in Arizona! Please !
Looking forward to our trip to New Mexico!!! We will spend time camping, hiking and at the Navaho Rug Auction ๐
I am looking forward to spending time with my neice and nephews and enjoying the sun. I am not missing the snow.
I’m looking forward to backyard BBQs with family and friends!
Fellow Minnesotan here – Looking forward to gardens, Camping with the family, bonfires in the back yard —- And oh, the cruise I’m taking at the end of the month!
Would *LOVE* to win this! ๐ Looks amazing!
Looking forward to my week-long VACATION at the end of this month….badly needed time “up north” at the lake with friends and family.
A week at Tahoe! Looking forward to escaping the Vegas heat.
summer weddings and reunions
Time at home with family
I am looking forward to not having to get all my kids ready for school and lunches packed. Hooray for a little more freedom and fun as a family!
I can’t wait to make s’mores while camping with my family!
Views from mountain peaks by day and warm nights, meteor showers, moonlight, campfires, marshmallows, soft cushions on patio chairs, good friends, happy laughter, coyotes howling, sleeping bags in the yard…the time of year when my little cabin gets bigger as the doors open wide to the forest out back. That’s my favorite thing about summer and it has already started!
Spending time w\my family! Only 1 kid playing sports & that’s all star baseball so its less stress for us.
I am looking forward to spending time with family and friends outdoors with sunny and beautiful weather.
BBQ, playing at the lake, and family get togethers! I LOVE SUMMER!
My baby is 8 months old and we took her to the pool for the first time last Sunday. She loved it! I am looking forward to lots of splashing in the pool and all if the other “firsts” that we will experience with her throughout the summer!!
I am looking forward to planting a veggie garden and relaxing poolside with a fruity drink. ๐
Looking forward to lots of time outside with the kids! Oh, and of course all the fresh garden produce–my favorite time of year:)
I am most looking forward to no school and very few commitments this summer. A chance to recharge is what I need.
Having my three kids home and all of their friends!
I always look forward to garden fresh produce and being with our school-age kids more. Summer for us means a relaxed schedule with more family time:)
I am most looking forward to the warm weather, longer days & time outside. (Much like you I live in the Northern part of the US, where winters are long & summers short)!
I’m looking forward to nice weather and relaxing evenings.
I am most looking forward to the lazier days and cooking on the grill with all the fresh produce especially the tomatoes! Also looking forward to the beach days! It was a looong winter here in the Northeast….!
Looking forward to visiting family in Florida and enjoying the warm weather were deprived from for too long!
Like you, I live in MN, so I am looking forward to all things outdoors: longer days, warmer temps, camping, volleyball, grilling out, long walks with my doggies…the list just goes on & on & on… ๐
I’m looking forward to cooking and entertaining on my new patio! This would fit right in!!
Taking my baby girl to the beach!
I’m looking forward to taking walks with my kids and introducing my son to fireflies!
Looking forward to a week in sunny San Diego with family
My boys are doing their first EFY (church trip) together. Hopefully they have a great bonding experience, and a lot of fun!
Looking forward to lazy days in the sunshine and getting a tan!
Warm weather, gardening, canning, visiting with family, and, putting my toes in the sand!
Going to the pool and camping with my kiddos. Eating lots of watermelon and key lime pie.
Lots of camping with the family and great meals made in the beautiful outdoors!
Looking forward to a lot of tennis and sitting by the pool with my boys!
I am looking forwaed to fresh tomatoes and zucchini from the garden.
Home made ice cream and great artisan pizza!
Summertime days at the pool, family time in the mountains, hiking, biking, and making good food! Oh yeah, afternoon naps!
I am totally looking forward to hanging out at the beach with my family! Also, (hopefully) finding a job – I am a recent college grad ๐
I love everything about summer, but am especially looking forward to quality family time camping with my husband and kids.
I can’t wait for relaxed schedules, family time, camping and vacation!
I am looking forward to sitting under the stars, sleeping in, staying in our jammies and making pizza in this awesome oven!!
Having the kids home and spending more time with them are the things Im looking forward to the most. Add to that our family trip the Grand Canyon and Sedona AZ. We cant wait! ๐
Wishing your family a fun and awesome summer! ๐
Summer starts “late” in Oregon, but I am so looking forward to no school schedules, cool, breezy evenings on the porch talking or reading, and homemade pizza in this awesome oven ๐ And most of all, SUNSHSINE!
Fresh watermelon, soccer games, fireworks, camp fires, trips to the beach, and lots of swimming! I love summer.
Real tomatoes from the garden, the smell of freshly mowed grass, swimming with the grandkids at Cherry Hill, and backyard BBQ’s with family and friends.
eating my weight in watermelon!
I am looking forward to spending time with my five boys! They are growing up too fast.
summer is always fun.. Because I get to spend more time with my grandkids! Swimming, long walks, picnics, midnight picnic, yes.. We’ve been known to spread a pretty mean picnic at midnight! Cooking pizza at midnight would be a great adventure thIssummer. Thanks for the giveaway!
an alaskan cruise with my family!
looking forward to lazy days in MT, sewing on the porch, and backpacking for the first time!
Watermelon!
I’m looking most to meeting up with family I haven’t seen in several years and backyard BBQS!
Sunshine and the pool!
Looking forward to my family reunion! So excited for my kids to meet cousins they have never met before!!
Hiking in the mountains!
Some relaxing time with the family.
Looking forward to visiting Yellowstone.
As you can see from my previous comment I am brain dead these days… I forgot to say what I am looking forward to!
FREE TIME so my brain can think again!
I need all the help I can get with pizza making.
Thank you!
Fesh juicy peaches and cornon the cob! Happy Summer!
Spending time with my family, getting some things done, and a few day trips.
I’m looking forward to my mom coming to visit, camping, and veggies from the garden.
I’m looking forward to one of my favorite holidays, Independence Day!
I’m looking forward to a family vacation and spending time with my 4 kids.
Summer road trip with my wife and daughter to the Colorado Rockies for three weeks.
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Swimming and spending time with my family!
I’m looking forward to my trip to Thailand at the end of this week! Bring on the elephants, baby!! ๐
I’m looking forward to our older kids coming home for a visit with the grand babies! Warm weather, cooking outdoors, gardening, and bonfires with smores. I love summer!
Fresh fruit and family vacation to the beach!
just 2 words— THE BEACH!!!!!
Not having to drive my daughter to school and back everyday! (and of course lots of fun time with the kiddos ๐ )
I’m looking forward to a slower pace and routine, slowing down and enjoying life a little more with my family.
Fresh produce, family time, nice weather, baseball, marathon training!
Nights spent around our new fire pit.
Good times with friends and family
I’m looking forward to spending time outdoors with the kids, camping, swimming at the lake, having bon fires, oh and eating the vegetables grown in our garden. It’s going to be great!
Looking forward to more time with the kids since school is out!!
Fresh veggies from my garden, hiking, and camping!
Wow! I <3 pizza, and this would be an awesome way to make it all the time!!!
I’m looking forward to spending some time in the cool mountains of southern Utah to escape the extreme summer heat of southern Nevada.
I am looking forward to camping and possibly seeing my 82 year old grandma if she can make it for a visit!
I am looking forward to lots of camping, cooking out, scuba diving and long nights by the fire.
I’m looking forward to a summer of lazy mornings, swimming and playing with my girls. Days at the beach, evenings sitting with my husband watching the girls catch fireflies and chase the ice cream man! And hopefully eating pizza in a new pizza oven!
Looking forward to vacation, grilling and outdoor landscaping : )
This summer I am most hoping to read lots of books–with my kids and by myself!! And eat some yummy summer food!
I LOVE SUMMER! The beach, fresh fruit, making jam, BBQ’s, camping, swimming, house projects, and my newest goal – making all my own bread, thanks to your amazing recipe and tutorial!!!
Not driving my school bus for 68 more days. Two mini vacations with husband and last child at home. Birthday parties for the grand babies. Spending a lot of time with daughter who has come back from Afghanistan. Several wonderful get togethers with the whole brood!
I love the break from the crazy school routine! Looking forward to cookouts, fun in the sun, and playing with my kids!
I am looking forward to my sons swimming lessons. Can’t wait for him to be confident in the water.
Because I homeschool my three munchkins and because they are with me all of the time, the thing I am most looking forward to this summer is the week they are all three in a full-day tennis camp!!! I do love my children dearly but that one week to myself will carry me through until next year!
And I’d love me some of that pizza oven pizza to enjoy during that week!! That would be the icing on the cake.
Thanks for everything, Mel. You rock!
Ruth
I am most looking forward to spending lots of time with my 2 Grandson’s gardening, hanging at the creek and camping! They are truly the sunshine in my life <3
Outdoor pizza ๐ Really, I am, my sister owns a brick oven and I crave her pizza all summer long. Sadly, she lives in a different state then me so I don’t get to have her yummy pizza very often.Thank you for the giveaway.
Love having summer off from school and sleeping more then 5 hours!
I so look forward to swimming and family bbq’s this summer!! And pizza in a new outside oven (fingers crossed)!
I’m looking forward to summer evenings outside relaxing with my family!
Here in Wisconsin, I’m just looking forward to the warm weather after such a brutal winter! Thanks, Mel!
I am looking forward to enjoying my newly finished patio my lovely wife this summer.
I’m so looking forward to spending time outdoors with my family, working in our first veggie garden and just enjoying the season!
I’d love that pizza oven. How fun! We love pizza night at our house.
Looking forward to pool time , and a visit to my Daughter’s home!
The leisurely days of summer ,not having to get up with the alarm clock! Grilling too!
Looking forward to spending more time with the family! And hopefully a little bit more rest ๐
Besides all the outdoor cooking, hanging with family and friends, camping, maine vacations, baseball games and campfires what more could you want! Well…pizza would be a plus!
I’m looking forward to everything EXCEPT a 26 hour car ride with an 18 month old ๐
Looking forward to swimming at the pool with my boys
Spending time at the cabin with my 11 grandchildren. Fishing, talking, and making healthy food (including pizza).
Lots of outside/pool time with the family. Cooking outdoors too!!
Spending long summer days swimming and relaxing with my kids!!
I’m looking forward to not having to get my kids to the bus at 6:30! And working in the yard and playing with my kids.
Time with my folks, enjoying outdoors.
I can’t wait to see my niece marry her high school sweetheart. I will also spend many days watching my son play water polo…my niece may just get a pizza oven as a wedding gift ๐
I’m most looking forward to sitting on our swing with my husband and little guy in the backyard in front of a fire. I’ve been waiting 6 years for my husband to put that swing together!
I’m looking forward to swimming with my kids and hanging out with my sister.
I am looking forward to the birth of my only son and his wife’s daughter. I want to be the best Grandmother and teach her all the things that are special to me. Especially cooking and baking, things that my children don’t do so much these days. I love, love, love your site and how generous of you to give away this amazing prize.
I am looking forward to grilling! Including pizza!
I’m looking forward to picking strawberries and taking the kids to swim lessons.
I am looking forward to a family reunion in the mountains out of this horrid Phoenix heat. And I really really really need this pizza oven so I can make pizza between May and October when turning the oven on can give us heat stroke.
Camping with family
I’m looking forward to multiple family camping trips now the little guy is getting older.
I’m looking forward to spending time with my kids! So glad school is out!
I’m looking forward to camping with friends. I think this would be a great addition to our outdoor yummies!
I’m most looking forward to my trip to Italy! Not only will I visit important historical and cultural sites, but I will be taking a course in pizza making and consuming as much authentic pizza as possible! Then when I return, I plan to make lots of homemade pizza for my husband and two boys (3 &5) using my new pizza making skills.
We are looking forward to any ball tournament schedule on the weekends, and this would be great for cooking up something during this really long breaks between games!
I love going to the pool with my kids and watching my son play baseball. I also love grilling pizza so this would be awesome!!!
I love summer when the time slows down and just enjoying being with my family.
The pool with my littles!
I am looking forward to spending time with my 5 year old. She loves swimming and my husband loves pizza so hey this is a perfect combo
I’m looking forward to playing in the yard with my dog and working on all the projects that have piled up over the winter! And of course, making some delicious pizza!!
I’m looking forward to spending time with my kids, late nights playing baseball, swimming and sleeping under the stars. I really, really want to win this. I make pizza a lot and during the summer I end up heating up the whole house having the oven topped out for a couple of hours. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I’m looking forward to sleeping in! I also look forward to spending more time with my daughters ๐
Living life….
Looking forward to warm days and time with my boys.
I’m looking forward to camping out in my backyard with my 2 little boys and making s’mores. We also catch lightning bugs and play glow stick tag. Memories โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ.
Everything! Camping, canoeing, fishing, late nights, lightning bugs, barbecues, fireworks. And my birthday!
I am most excited for my garden! This is the first summer that I will have my very own garden as a Mrs.
I’m looking forward to taking the kids on vacation, cooking out, bike riding, bbqs, & hopefully the mosquitos dying down. ๐
Looking forward to our annual family and friends beach camping trip this August! Our camping trips are known for having the best menus! Lobster, crab, and seafood boil, grilled cheese bar over the campfire, Carne asada night, etc! This pizza oven would be amazing to add to our camping trip!!
Cooking outdoors
I am looking forward to spending quality time with my family.
Where do I begin…I’m looking forward to warm evenings, family cookouts, camping, days at the beach; basically, anything outdoors. Thanks for the opportunity to win such an incredible prize ๐
I’m looking forward to spending time with my family on the lake,going swimming and fishing and enjoying the beach.
I look forward to spend time with nature fishing bonfires and starlight night
Summer is short here in the Rockies of Montana, so I like grillin and chillin on the deck as much as I can.
I look forward to cooking on grill and being outdoors with nature to enjoy fishing bonfires and star light nights ๐
Spending time with my kids outdoors!
I love the lack of a schedule and I get to be with my kids more.
Grilling is actually what I’m most looking forward to, from veggies, burgers, pizza to bananas and pound cake, I can’t wait to dive right into all the yummy goodness that summer brings with the outdoor cooking!
Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful giveaway. I am looking forward to yard sales, our local farmer’s market, finishing home improvement projects, and *hopefully* a vacation.
Swimming,fishing,camping,& eating outside!
I am looking forward to spending time with my family and going to the lake.
I love sitting in yard soaking up the sun !
I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, we just moved into our first house and I’m recovering from major surgery, the time line for recovery is slow but being able to enjoy the yard with games and cook outs entertaining with new neighbors. It is going to be a wonderful summer. Enjoy yours everyone!
I love summer because I love all the colors of summer, blue skies, green trees, colorful flowers. I am looking forward to beach days and fresh fruits and veggies!
I’m looking forward to being able to do absolutely nothing this summer. Not having to rush children out of bed, ready for school, dropped off at two schoosl, dance, and soccer, etc. Although, with five children those bits of nothing will have to be snuck into our daily life, but I’m determined to make sure there’s many of them.
I am looking forward to time in the backyard with my family and no running around with school events.
I am looking forward to fishing with my boys this summer!
Love Pizza. Want to make my own. This would really help ๐
I am looking forward to vacation and grilling!
Oh My Gosh!! That Looks Amazing! With 4 Grandkids here in the home, We sure would get a LOT of use out of that! Ididnt even know they had Pizza Ovens for the home! Thats awesome! ๐
Most looking forward to outdoor cooking and pool time with the kiddos!
I was looking forward to visiting Savannah for the first time until I saw your pictures and now all I can think about it pizza!
Spending time with the kids and grandkids.
Sun! I live in upstate New York and it has been in short supply for too long
I am looking forward to warm weather, picnics, fishing, rummage saleing and spending time with family and friends.
I’m looking forward to getting out of the Phoenix summer heat by making many trips to San Diego. Now I’m thinking this pizza oven would be GREAT at the beach house!
We love cooking pies over the fire
I’m looking forward to late summer nights enjoying the sunset while playing in the park with the family!
I’m looking forward to having more time to play with my two year old, garden, and find more yummy recipes from Mel’s cafe! ๐ Thank you for blogging these wonderful recipes!
We just moved to New England so I am looking forward to traveling all over this summer! And my husband, who is active duty navy, will actually be able to join us!!!!
I’m looking forward to using my new outdoor pizza oven and swimming, and spending time with family, including my new grandson, and lots more of your great recipes, and going to the state fair, and driving with the windows down, and music – lots of music – goes great w/cooking! ๐
I’m looking forward to family time and having a garden again! It’s been 2 years since we’ve been able to do that and my kiddos are at the perfect age to learn about it. ๐ What a super cool and fun giveaway you’re having! We would love to add this to our backyard fun and summer adventures! ๐
I really really love your site!!! I would love to win!!! All of your recipes are mouth watering. I’ve tried some of them’!!!! All good!!!
I am looking forward to the lake, family grilling, spending time with any and all of them. Our family is in transition at both ends….. the loss of both our fathers (hubby and mine both) so only mom’s left (and aging at that)….then our girls are either out of the house, or close to it. Thinking engagements, careers away from home base, etc. are pushing on the other end. So EVERY moment with family, enjoying good food and great company, is precious. I would use this heavily to circle the wagons and invite the rebels home for great food.
I love pizza, and I love camp chef!
I am looking forward to time on the lake with my kids. I also can’t wait to pick and cook the wild blueberries that I have heard are so prevalent here in northern MN.
In short, I am looking forward this summer to doing all the things that always seems to have taken a backburner in years past. In Idaho our summers are short so I intend on packing them full of hiking, biking, evening walks, homemade ice cream, home made pizza (duh, of course) and loads of family time! This summer is gonna be great!
I am looking forward to family time. I love having all my girls home with me. I also love my besties Ben and Jerry and they are especially good in the summer months.
Well, now I’m looking forward to pizza!!! Other than that, summer means working in the garden and going to farmer’s markets where I sell my all natural handcrafted soaps.
Looking forward to family fun this summer and lots of it!!!
I’m looking forward to camping with my awesome husband and extended fam!! Woot woot! Reunions are the best!
Doing nothing! A perfect summer day!
I’m looking forward to fresh tomatoes and being outside!
Yummy food and time with family!
Looking forward to NO school schedule, driving across country and eating delicious food outside!
After an exceptionally brutal winter, I’m looking forward to relaxing in the warmth, enjoying the lush green grass between my toes, eating a warm tomato right off the vine and the long days of sunshine playing with my kids.
I am looking forward to spending many hours at the pool with my four kids and eating lots of ice cream on our back deck. My hubby works late every Friday night so Friday night is always pizza and a movie night. I usually make homemade pizza!
I am a grandmother of 8 and my backyard is the place to gather in the summer. My oldest grandchild is 14 on down to 8 months old. All the but the youngest (of course) love pizza and my husband and I are looking forward to this summer making pizza with this exciting new pizza oven and our grandchildren. Can’t wait for the get-togethers!
OH, my goodness, what a fantastic give away! Eating lots of pizza would be on our agenda this summer – as well as making many more of your recipes. Everything I tried has been great-thanks, Mel.
I’m looking forward to having my kids home all day every day to play together and do fun summer projects.
Thunderstorms, actually. I love me a good summer thunderstorm. Okay, and ripe watermelon. Mmm.
Using my new Artisan Oven that I hope to win off this really terrific website I visit at least 10 times a day for out of this galaxy recipes!
Hanging with my kiddos.
The things I’m looking forward to most this summer: no school, sunshine, outdoor bbq (I can smell the briquettes now), water fights, running through the sprinkler, and spending time with my four little boys. ๐
Looking forward to cooking Mel’s recipes for my family and trying out Homemade Pizza!
I am most looking forward to spending summer nights with great friends – grilling, bonfires, and games. Always a good time!
Eating outside in the beautiful weather!!
I am most looking forward to taking it easy….we always go crazy fun busy but we had our 4th girl a week ago so I am excited to rest and hold her and enjoy watching the big girls play lots of backyard. And hubby doing lots at the grill. ๐
So excited to get outside this summer and enjoy nature… Hiking, swimming, camping, playing…. With my family and friends. It was a long winter ๐
Fresh produce and lots of time outside in the sunshine.
the best part of this upcoming summer is the fact that it’s a reward after the brutal winter we faced in chicago!
I love the summer! Warm late nights on the lawn, and plenty of meals on the back deck! This summer I am really looking forward to the birth of our second little miracle who is due to arrive sometime in August. Thanks for the great blog Mel. I’ve recently discovered you and have fallen in love with your bread recipies! Who knew making bread could be so fun? ๐
I’m looking forward to getting a healthy new start after breast cancer.
I’m looking forward to spending lots of time outdoors with my family – biking, time at the beach, grilling, the works!
Love summer and going to our lake cabin with friends and family!
I am looking forward to BBQ’s and watching my kids play ball (which we are already doing and running like crazy) and just getting to enjoy summer time activities with my family. I also love it when the grass is all green and the flowers are blooming!
Spending lots of time outside with my family…and not having to wear a snowsuit when grilling ๐
No homework and no studying and much later bedtimes! Yea!
I am most excited to spend time with my sweet family especially welcoming our newest baby into our family this summer. ๐ This is an awesome giveaway, thanks for a chance to enter!!
No homework and no after school activities!
I live in the Pacific NW, so the thing I most look forward to every summer is the SUN and seeing in consistently for weeks!
Moving into our new home!!!
I love all the fruit that is in season and playing in the water with my boys.
Waterparks, swimming and boating! The best way to stay cool!
All the fresh produce!
The summer brings the family closer with more outdoor get-togethers ! … Plus , who doesn’t love ice cream for dinner ?
I love summer because of the combination of the warm sun and cool water!! My kids love swimming so much and I can’t wait to swim with them!!!
Spending more time with my kids and our family reunion. Thanks Mel!
Not a whole lot ๐ We live in Arizona and it is so so hot. Like you can’t leave the house hot.
We are renting a huge house for the whole extended family. Never done that before- so excited to just chill and spend time together.
Gardening and fresh food!
Looking forward to spending time with my family, going to the beach and cookouts! We have them all the time.
Totally looking forward to Camping in Maine, bike riding, waterparks,,,
Lots of play dates and trips to see family! And enjoying our new patio and backyard!
At the end of the summer, we pack up the kids, rent a house and join to other families for the best vacation ever! This will be our third year and we are already looking forward to the big house, pool, family outings, bike rides, adult time as the kids play together and getting away from it all. Yea for summer!
i am looking forward to baseball games with my little one (hes in pony league), lazy weekends at the beach, and longer days full of sunshine!!! that is an awesome pizza oven!
Plan to enjoy the grands. Hone my pizza skills and enjoy my back porch sitting .
Backyard BBQ s and baseball.
No school..seriously. Having the summer off to not do homeschool with my kiddo(s) and just enjoy them and being their mom.
We love homemade pizza and outs a Friday night tradition around here! This oven is awesome, it would certainly get some use!
Family vacations and connecting with friends is what I am looking forward to this summer :-).
This would make my year!
Oh, my! What a wonderful, wonderful gift package! Hope it has my name on it!!
I am really looking forward to going camping this summer.
I’m looking forward to spending more time with my friends now that their kids are out of school and their schedules are less hectic ๐
Swim time!
I feel like motherhood is slipping through my fingers too quickly. I am so glad we have time to really enjoy each other this summer!
lots of daylight, running, and fresh veggies from the garden!
I am looking forward to many cookouts with family and friends around our fire pit.
I am most excited for our annual family canoe trip over the 4th of July. I love being in the great outdoors with my husband and kiddos.
What’s not to look forward to?!?! Back yard camp outs, staying up late, sleeping late, movies outside, sleeping late, relaxing with the kids, gardening, sleeping late, no homework, no school projects, cooking on the grill, sleeping late, making s’mores over a fire, oh and did I mention sleeping late?
I am looking forward to a little bit of lazy time and doing some organizing projects.
Both my sisters and there families, as well as my parents and a few cousins are coming for the 4th. OUr whole family loves homemade pizza. so this would be so fun!
I am looking forward to long evening walks and trips to the summer’s market!
I’m looking forward to BBQ parties w friends and family!!!
My beach vacation with family!
Most looking forward to late bedtimes & no morning school lunch packing and out the door rushing!
Cookouts, swimming in the pool and spending time with family that come to visit!
I am excited for family reunions and more family together time this summer!
I’m looking forward to all the fresh veggies coming out of the community garden! (Sadly, my own little plot isn’t doing so well.) Great giveaway! We love pizza on the grill.
I can’t wait to celebrate my 5 year anniversary in Glacier National park with our new baby and of course try and experiment with new and delicious recipes. In Mel we trust!
Watermelon and splash pads with my kids are my favorite in the summer. Also, hurray for vacation time!
Going out on the boat to relax and fishing!
Bug catching and watching the full moon rise over the mountains with my little girl. Her birthday is on June 21st…the first day of summer! Her favorite food is homemade pizza. Her favorite crust is yours of course (the whole wheat overnight crust)! Her favorite activity in the summer is having a cookout in our backyard. With this oven we could do both a cookout and pizza on her birthday! Who knew!?! Thanks for the info and all the great recipes!
Can’t wait to get our landscaping in our new house! My kids have been kicking off their shoes and walking in neighbor’s lush green grass when we go on walks. We’ve kinda missed playing in a backyard. ๐
Temperatures that are finally above -50!!!!
I am most looking forward to easy, slow mornings and late evenings sitting around the fire outside.
Eating outside!
Summer means my work load slows down and I can cook again and try new recipes. This weekend made cookies, bread, cake, pasta and salad all from different blogs. Pizza would be a blast to master.
Backpacking in the mountains with our babies!!
I am looking forward to starting the remodel on my home – doubling the size of my kitchen and making a master bathroom sanctuary.
Visiting family and friends in other states and being in the great outdoors!
the BEACH!!!
Looking forward to lazy days, swimming and watermelon!
having my parents come to spend the summer with us!!
No homework!
Holy cow- what an amazing giveaway! I’d love to be making BBQ chicken pizza outdoors this summer!
Lazy days with the kiddos.
corn on the cob, watermelon, the smell of suntan lotion, and the beach!
This summer brings my “baby” graduating from high school and my first granddaughter so I am looking forward to many evenings of family time on our new patio, making pizza and ice cream! My husband found you when looking for pizza crust recipes and was just talking about building a stone, outdoor oven. We sooooo love pizza.
Swimming, fresh food and lots of time with my kiddos!
Having fun BBQ with my children and grandchildren and summer concerts singing with the Tabernacle Choir! And hopefully baking pizza with them.
swimming days and nights with the family!!
No hurricanes
Playing at the pool with the kiddos!
Love summer days! Working in the garden with the kids, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows by the campfire and going to drive-in movies!!! So much fun!
Long bike rides with my family and lazy days by the swimming pool. Thanks for your fantastic blog, Mel!
Most excited to have fun with my kids!
Summer means lots of fresh produce and time spent with family. I love that!
I am looking most forward to having my new house painted and remodeled
Hi Mel,
I am looking forward to spending more time outdoors with my children. We have a whole summer of fun stuff planned. Camping, hiking, biking, a week in Maine at the beach! Summer, here we come!!
After the hard winter we had, I am so looking forwrd to some sunshine, good friends and family, and PIZZA! Thanks Mel, for getting us through that winter.
I am most looking forward to spending time with my kiddos and going to visit my Mema!
I love making homemade pizza. This would be so fun. Love your website Mel!
Summer time food, family fun and a new baby!
I’m looking forward to outdoor cooking and not heating up the kitchen.
Being with my family and playing outside!!
I love summer BBQ’s!!!
I’m looking forward to getting outside in nice, warm weather! This winter has been horrible!
Being outside and BBQ dinners!
Hiking in the beautiful outdoors!
Nights on my back porch watching my kids play in the yard.
I love spending evenings outside.
Looking forward to an easy, breezy, laid back summertime w/ my six kids at home.
Love me some pizza. Yum!!!
I am looking forward to spending as much time as possible outside after our long Buffalo winter! Hopefully, there will be some delicious pizza in the picture too! ๐
I’m looking forward to family time, harvesting from my garden and fishing in my pond.
Relaxing outside in the evenings.
Hi Mel – I so enjoy your blog! But, for summer, I am looking forward to our Family Reunion. I am the oldest of seven children and am in charge of this year’s event. Between us, we have 23 children and 12 grandchildren – it is so great to get together and having good recipes that produce great meals is like the icing on the cake. You know – good friends, good food, good times! Thanks for your blog!
I am looking forward to lazy days and to trying your summer meal plans.
Going to family picnics and eating fresh veggies from the garden
This summer I am most looking forward to some down time! Last summer we were building a house, and it wasn’t finished until this past January, so life has felt frantic for far too long. I’m looking forward to some lazy days and relaxation!
I am looking forward to moving into our first home this summer!
I am sooooo looking forward to making pizza all summer long! ๐
I am most looking forward to a summer filled with fun with my kids. Swimming, grilling, and celebrating the fourth of July! Of course it would also be filled with pizza making if this beauty graced our home. We don’t usually heat up our oven much in the summer, so this would be great!
My son and his girlfriend will be here until August so I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of them!
I’m looking forward to organizing my house this summer!!! ๐
I am so looking forward to going to visit family I haven’t see in over two years!
I am looking forward to eating at home most weeknights. No sports practices in the evening is the best!!! Perfecting the homemade pizza is also at the top of my list of summer to-dos!!
We LOVE BBQ anything. . . Pizza being one of our favs! Family Vacation, this year we have the Redwoods and Crater Lake, Oregon in the plans.
I am looking forward to being out in nature this summer! We have so many wonderful and fun places to go here in San Diego.
I am looking forward to a visit from a dear friend for a week in August.
All the fresh and healthy meals that summer always brings, I truly love being healthy and summer seems to promote that feeling.
Warm nights outside with the kids and our dogs!
I am looking forward to my trip home to visit family. I also love the idea of not packing lunches everyday! Oh and to be done moving from Texas to Iowa:)
The best part of summer for me is slowing down and just spending time, real time, with my girls.
Popsicles and camping trips!
Looking forward to time at the family cabin–endless hours playing in the lake, my kids with their cousins, and late nights hanging out with my siblings!
Those pizzas look gorgeous! This summer I’m looking forward to running, grilling (including pizza- thanks for teaching me how, Mel!) and spending some quality time with my kids before my oldest goes to kindergarten in the fall.
I’m looking forward to lots of time at the beach!
Taking lots of day trips with the kiddos, gardening, cooking, and camping in the mountains!
Sleeping in! I am NOT a morning person!!
I am new to Mel’s Kitchen Cafรฉ but I am truly enjoying the daily emails and great website and recipes. Thanks for all of it. Our summer will be a quiet one. Of course we will cook as it will always be our passion. Good Italian food and pizza has always been a part of it. I especially love the comment about using the corn meal in the kitchen! I can completely relate! We would love a good pizza oven and get much use out of one.
So looking forward to sitting by the pool almost every.single.day with a large glass of iced tea at my side!!
I’m looking forward to LESS going on. ๐ And doing fun summer things with my 3 kids. Camping, swimming, fishing, hiking.
I am looking forward to fun in the sun! I can’t wait for being outside and playing in any type of water (river, lake, ocean)!
I am looking forward to longer days, warm nights and less time in the kitchen! Let the romance begin!
I am most looking forward to spending time with my daughter who just graduated from high school and will be leaving the nest in the fall! ๐ I hope to make lots of her favorites meals and treats. Pizza in that oven would be an added bonus!!! ๐
Ahhhh, summer…looking forward to early morning time on my deck to read the paper, putzing around with my flowers and a glass of wine with good friends and family!
I’m looking forward to going home to Alabama for a nice long visit and celebrating my super cool niece’s 4th birthday!
Looking forward to a family reunion. Not so much the 40# of pork shoulder I’ll be smoking for it. Love your recipes, you’re awesome
I am looking forward to two things: rest and a big trip. I am worn out and have declared this the summer of rest so that I can be fresh and ready for life in the fall. I am taking two of my boys out west this year to visit my other two boys who are working with their uncle for the summer. A very exciting break to my rest and refreshment! We love homemade pizza here. Thanks for the fun giveaway.
I look forward to having family BBQs and picnics in the park, especially around the 4th of July!
Looking forward to planting a little “fairy garden” with my sweet granddaughter, Chloe Jane. We have all the stuff, just need to find a planter to put it in. My husband will be putting little white lights around it to illuminate it in the dark.
Love this pizza oven too.
Thankyou.
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I look forward to relaxing on my patio that I have been diligently decorating and designing in the last week!
I am looking forward to spending time with family outdoors.
Harvesting fresh produce from the garden to use preparing delicious meals!
The garden and grilling.
Movie Monday! Seven Peaks Tuesday! Picnic Wednesday! Storytime Thursday! Back to Seven Peaks Friday! Rinse and Repeat!!!
Hi Mel. Thanks for being a fantastic cook and sharing your talent. You have been my go-to recipe blog for a few years now.
My kids and I are looking forward to getting in our summer routine. We get our chores, exercise, and practicing done in the morning and then reward ourselves with an afternoon activity. I’m most looking forward to cooking with the two oldest because this is the first summer I’m assigning them cooking nights. I want them to start learning how to prepare good and enjoy cooking now. They are 5 & 7. Wish us luck!
*Prepare food
Grilling steaks.
I’m looking forward to more of these emails with fabulous recipes I can try! I’m also looking forward to sticking my toes in the sand, in the ocean water and watching my kids build sand castles. ๐
I’m most looking forward to moving into our new house. Come on June 30th! ๐
I am looking forward to the laid back lifestyle that summer brings. No school, sleeping in, evening walks, trips to the lake, camping, and more time with family. Love summer!
I’m looking forward to a trip to Seattle! I work full time but am also pursuing my Masters degree full time and I only get one week off this summer. That Seattle trip is what gets me through!
I’m looking forward to going to my favorite beach (Headlands in Northeast Ohio) and going to Indianapolis with my family! I am also super excited about finally getting a window air conditioning unit.
Looking forward to cooking pizza on my Camp Chef stove
Looking forward to fresh tomatoes from the garden.
In the words of my kiddos, “swimming!”
Im looking forward to taking my son for swimming lessons and just enjoying being a mom! ๐
The beach and cooking on the grill!
My family is looking forward to the summer heat! We had such a horrible winter in Minnesota that we are going to enjoy every 50 degree and above day!
I am looking forward to dazzling my family with more Mel’s recipes. WE have definite favorites that our family smiles and says must be Mel’s. Thank you for your time and your talents.
Warm weather, good food and trips to the lake!
We have been out of the country for two garden seasons but now we are back and just finished planting a large garden–can’t wait for all the fresh vegetables, especially sweet corn and tomatoes!
BBQ with family and friends.
I am really looking to some free time to enjoy my flowers and garden. It’s starting off to
be a beautiful summer here in Michigan.
I’m looking forward to slowing down and really enjoying spending time with our grand children and friends in our backyard this summer. My red, white, and blue theme stays up all summer long to feel festive too! I never thought how awesome it would be to use a pizza oven with our guests adding their own toppings then sitting around with drinks while they bake. My husband’s birthday is during the summer, what a great idea!
I’m looking forward to more time spent working outside with my husband, picking fresh stuff from my garden, and enjoying warm weather.
Family reunions!
Just became a 3x’s grandma, looking so forward to watching them play and explore all things new and wonderful.
Dinner parties with friends along with days and evenings at the beach.
I am most looking forward to grilling! So excited about moving to a place in a few weeks that allows grills!
I am really looking forward to lazy mornings and not getting anyone off to school!!
One of the things I am most looking forward to is not making lunches every morning. Man, by end of the year I am done! On a more positive note… ๐ I’m looking forward to spending lots of time outside doing fun stuff with my kids!
Watching the kids play in the sprinkler. ๐
I make homemade pizza every week and have nearly perfected it EXCEPT that I don’t have a pizza oven and this one looks fantastic!! I would love to make my pizza in an oven like this!!
Warm nights sitting on the deck
Remodeling our patio is our summer project. Cannot wait!
I’m looking forward to a family vacation! We have a lot of family we haven’t seen in a while, and we will get to see them this summer.
I am looking forward to going up to my cottage and hanging out on the lake!
Weekends at the beach and spending more time with my family ๐
Me and my family of 4 are expecting a new addition to the family this Decemeber. So this summer, I am looking forward to finding out the sex of the baby #3, who will be joining us.
Time with all the kids home – the essence of summer enjoyment!
I am recovering from a double mastectomy (EARLY DETECTION !!!!) and am home more than usual . My passion is food (and cooking) and would LOVE to venture into pizza (past attempts were a failure).
I follow your blog daily… feel like you are a friend .
xoxo
We are looking forward to an old friend returning from overseas, lots of family adventures, and pick your own fruit! ๐
I’m looking forward to making dinner with my husband in person! We are both in the Air Force and have been stationed apart for the last year and will finally be back together in July. So blessed and excited to share the little things in life with him. ๐
I am really looking forward to camping at the beach, cookouts & campfires & floating in my pool with a cold drink in hand. This pizza oven is absolutely awesome!
I am most looking forward to fresh tomatoes!
I’m looking forward to puttering in my new greenhouse and watching the hummingbirds that buzz my kitchen window.
I can’t wait to be done with my kids’ homework!!!
Thank you so much for all of the gourmet pizza recipes and tips! I can’t wait to try them all out!!!
I am most looking forward to warm days, patio dinners with friends, and cycling days!
Being outdoors in nice weather
Looking forward to homegrown watermelon and a new grandbaby!
After the long cold snow filled Minnesota winter, I am looking forward to sun and warmth! Enjoying time in the garden growing healthy vegetables. Having friends over to grill and hang out in the pool. Laying on the beach. Warm summer nights laughing and enjoying an evening fire. All while enjoying my new grandson and 1 year old granddaughter.
Looking forward to first and only daughter’s wedding on June 14th. and in July a trip to the beach!
I can’t wait to go camping! Our first trip is in 2 weeks!
I can’t wait to be home with my three sons and have more time to bake!
Early morning hikes up the canyon and warm summer nights
I’m looking forward to swim meets twice a week and then spending days by the pool filled with kids!
Boy that would sure be fun out here in AZ. Have a pool party with pizza. Fun
Looking forward to leaving the house as is, and not having to bundle my kids up in 15 layers. This last winter was bad and long! Also looking forward to flip flops, seeing my baby’s cute feet bare everyday and watching my boys run through the sprinklers.
I am most looking forward to watching my (fairly) new granddaughter discover the world and enjoying my grandchildren before they move out of state.
I’m looking forward to lazy days in the warm sunshine spending time with friends and family.
Looking forward to seeing how my newest little one reacts to sand between his toes, watermelon, Fourth of July fireworks, and lightning bugs for the very first time!!
I am looking forward to relaxing on my glider on my front porch while eating a local tomato sandwich on white bread with mayo!
This summer i am most looking forward to spending time with my family on our side porch, my favorite part of the house.
I am looking forward to family time. Making meals, eating, playing, laughing and enjoying precious time with our high school age son and daughter who is home from college. It is great to have all four of us together.
I am most looking forward to my sister coming for a visit this summer!!
I can’t wait for school recess for the kids, and to be OUTSIDE!!!
I was looking forward to going to the beach, but now I’m looking forward to winning this giveaway and making pizzas in my backyard! ๐
I LOVE eating fresh fruit in season all summer long, especially ripe peaches and nectarines ๐ I’m also excited for a family vacation in California in August!
A monumental summer– Anxiously awaiting the birth of my first grandchild– My husband and I both turn 50 AND celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary! Family gatherings and great food while snuggling a sweet new baby boy!! ๐
I am looking forward to being outside and more importantly my children being outside!
I’m looking forward to a healthy and safe summer.
I am so looking forward to the outdoors and all the fun food! Already picked fiddle heads and wild leeks. My fiance’s favorite food is pizza and we have been trying to perfect it for quite some time. This pizza oven would be fantastic!
I am just looking forward to going on a road trip with my husband.
WOW, so cool! Thank you for the opportunity to win! It would be so great to create beautiful pizzas like this without heating up the house, especially during the heat of summer. I’m most looking forward to my dog’s 10th birthday party. Yes, I’m one of “those” freaks. Never had a party for her before though, and she is our first child so I think she deserves at least one party in her life. We are having a weenie roast in the backyard and invited some of her doggie friends and I’m making Pupcakes (meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato frosting) for them. Got a kiddie pool to help them stay cool! I’m the coolest dog mom EVAR. ๐
I’m looking forward to a trip to Atlanta with my sweet hubby. IKEA here I come!
Looking forward to lots of golf!!
I’m graduating from grad school in 2 weeks and CANNOT wait to have the whole summer to relax and prep for our second baby to join us this Fall. I’m also hoping to spend tons of time at the zoo and in the pool with my little one and my husband.
Moving to Nebraska!
Swimming and hanging out with friends!
I am most looking forward to a slower pace. We’ll still have lessons, camps, and tutoring, but I hope that we will have more time to get from place to place. Maybe we’ll even find some time to explore and have fun along the way!
Grilling with friends!
Oh wow! This looks amazing! We don’t have any really fun plans for summer since my husband is finishing 15 years of school and finally getting a job! But we will probably spend lots of time at the jersey shore and eating lots of water ice!
I’m looking forward to visiting my family next month. I can only make the drive down to see them once a year, but we make the most of it!
This pizza oven would be the high point in our staycation this summer. Our grandchildren will be with us every other week over the summer as their new brother (from China) adapts to life in the US with his new family and recovers from cleft palate repair. Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
Looking forward to the beach.
I read your blog all the time! I’m looking forward to swimming everyday and having BBQ’s with friends! How great would it be to have this pizza oven!
Hi Mel,
Your blog never ceases to amaze me, keep up the great work and thank you so much for sharing your recipes and give-aways! I look forward to having lots of fun with family and friends outdoors, mostly in our backyard! My husband and I finally finished getting our back yard looking presentable and functional so that our family can spend more quality time together in the comfort of our home. Looking forward to plenty of barbeque parties, good eating, and spending good quality time with friends and family. I also am looking forward to harvesting all the great vegetables and herbs I planted in containers this year (tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, squash, beans, peas, oregano, basil, chives, tarragon, etc). I hope you and your family look forward to a fun, happy, and safe summer too!
My daughter is entering her Junior Year of high school and will be taking a driving school course to obtain her license. In between biting my fingernails and praying for her safety, I will be cherishing my summer as she will soon be heading off to college. I now have a HUGE lump in my throat!!!!!!!
I’m looking forward to warm weather and finishing up my second pregnancy (due August 16th)! And eating lots of pizza, of course ๐
I’m looking forward to long day the beach! And vacation! I would sooo love this giveaway!!!!!!!
I am fortunate enough to have Mondays off over the summer, so that means three day weekends to spend with my husband (who has summers off) and kids. We are planning the usual camping adventures and hope to get the family all kayaking more this summer. We all have kayaks now and are ready for adventures!
Cooking and spending time with family and friends is the most part of my summer, this year. I would be cooking pizzas everyday if I won this. Everyone would enjoy that especially if they take part in making their own personal pizza.
I’m looking forward to many pool and lake trips with my sweet daughter during these hot Texas days.
I am most looking forward to having my kids home!!!:)
I am looking forward to fresh veggies, colorful flowers, ice cold drinks, grilling and relaxing.
I’m looking forward to fishing and camping with my family. I’m also looking forward to going sea kayaking with friends.
I am most excited for pool days and fruit!
Swimming!
Can’t wait for kids to be out of school. Swim lessons, spending days at the lake… Can’t wait!
BTW my husband has been talking about a pizza oven in the back yard, this would be perfect!
I am looking forward to warm weather – like you we have had a crazy cold winter in IL!
We are looking forward to going on our very first cruise to Alaska this summer.
I can’t wait to go to Myrtle Beach with my family for 10 days at the end of June! the beach is my favorite place to be, I always have the best time!
I am looking forward to our family vacation in San Fran and checking out the Food Trucks!!!
I’m looking forward to time spent with family & friends the most! We have two family reunions this summer and will get to see lots of siblings we haven’t seen for awhile, even my sister who lives in Germany will be there!
I look forward to spending time with the husband and kids at a more relaxed and leisurely pace.
I am most looking forward to hanging out with family and friends. Playing in the water, the boat, doing some kayaking! Also planning on a vacation at some point, just have to decide where to go!
I am looking forward to traveling to my hometown in Iowa. I hope I will see fireflies at night just like when I was a kid.
Vacation at the beach with family!
We are looking forward to a great summer of tiring our boys (6!) and girl with swim team and water polo!
I love lazy mornings with my kids playing in their pjs and a trip to the lake.
I am looking forward to swimming outdoors. I love to be in the water.
I am looking forward to spending time enjoying friends, family, and the beautiful sunshine.
Hmmm, I don’t know what I’m most looking forward to but I’ll make a list of some good things: I’m hoping to get to know a recently made friend better, I get to visit home, I get to go to voice therapy to help my throat feel better, possibly fix some health issues, and get a bigger paycheck than usual, and eat lasagne at least once, hopefully more than once.
I am looking forward to having fun adventures with the kids, family, and friends.
I’m looking forward to all of it – I LIVE for this time of year! But, while, we’re on the subject of pizza, I’m looking forward to margherita pizza made with tomatoes and basil from my own (first!) garden.
I am most looking forward to spending more time with my kids!
Yum! I’m looking forward to camping with my husband, and our 1-year-old. We’ve never gone before with our son!
I’m looking forward to going out on the lake
I am looking forward to NOT taking my kids to school. I am looking forward to hanging otu with my three boys!
I am most looking forward to a beach vacation. After our worst winter in 20 years, I’m so ready to run into the waves.
I am looking forward to the lack of schedule for the summertime. I am blessed to be a stay at home mom (so I’ll probably be ready for them to go back by July 1) but I’m trying to soak up this time with my boys while they are still young and want to hang out with me!
What I am looking forward to more than anything else this summer is getting a positive pregnancy test! We have one tiny love and want to grow our sweet family. Hoping for baby #2!
I am looking forward to grilling out. I love food cooked on the grill, whether we outdoors or in. I’d love to fix up my screened in porch to eat outside but, 1) it gets really hot in NC in the summer and 2) we have a lot of unfinished remodeling *inside* the house.
Great post on the pizza oven. I would LOVE to have a pizza oven. Guess I’ll be moseying over to Outdoor Cooking!
Hi Mel! Thanks for another give away! Well we just got back from California and it was so fun! We are looking forward to swim lessons, pre school prep, camping, probably some much needed painting and yard work! Happy pizza making everyone! ๐
Oh man, I’ve wanted one of those pizza spatulas for forever! (Ever since a friend used one making one of your pizza recipes, which is coincidentally how I became acquainted with your lovely site!)
I’m a schoolteacher, so everything about summer excites me—sleeping in, not having to worry about 150 7th graders screeching at me, fresh watermelon from our garden, hikes and photo walks…..yay for summer!
Good luck everyone !
I am looking forward to countless hours with my three young children (all three and under) investing in their lives and reminding them why they are so important to my husband and I.
Looking forward to seeing a son that now lives in another state and getting another son ready to move to grad school. Happy for their success but hard to not have them near.
Maybe I can lure them for a visit with pizza! Thanks for the chance.
Lots of beach time with the family!
Relaxing with family and friends and road trips!
This summer is the first summer that neither my fiancรฉ not I will be in school or be anticipating school in the fall. We plan on going to the beach a couple of times and working on our pizza cooking skills!
we have a few family vacations this summer…so excited! and if we win this, it will sweeten our whole summer!
Lots of time outdoors with family and friends grilling, talking, laughing, playing backyard games.
This is our last summer before our oldest starts school. We are homeschooling so I’m trying not be all maudlin about it, but this is still a big milestone for us. I’m looking forward to enjoying one more summer pretending he is still my baby!
Oh yummmm … I’ve been looking at these and keep trying to justify the cost ๐ Perfect timing! I’m looking forward to more days on the boat and floating in the pool on the weekends!
I am most excited about the kidos being home from school and all the outdoor activities we get to do.
We are moving into our new house and I can’t wait!
This summer has already started in arizona. The temperature is already nearing110. So I am looking for ways to cool off. An outdoor pizza oven might be just the thing.
We just bought a trailer this Spring so out to the mountains with the kiddies here we come..
I am looking forward to being outside and spending time with my family. We are trying a few vegetables in a small plot: tomatoes, squash, peas and giant sunflowers!
I’m most looking forward to kids being home from school, hanging out by the pool and taking a trip to the hill country in Texas to float the rivers there.
Hi! I’m looking forward to a big road trip we have planned in June! We pretty much NEVER take road trips so this will fun new adventure for our family!
I am most looking forward to going to the beach…especially when my husband is on vacation!
Looking forward to being with my family, BBQs, and the beach.
I’m looking forward to spending time as a family! My husband has the summers off so we are excited!
Baseball, summer at the pool, and warm weather!
backyard BBQs!
Summertime off with my three boys!! ๐
I am so excited to go camping this summer! We weren’t able to the last couple years with family issues, but we have 2 trips planned and some new equipment. Our 3 little kids don’t even remember what camping is, so bring in the s’mores!
I am looking forward to my kiddos being done with school, but even more, I’m looking forward to our scheduled camping trip to the North Shore of MN…love, love, LOVE it there.
Oh, and making homemade pizza in my new outdoor pizza oven…hopefully. ๐
Outdoor cooking on the barbeque and would love to bake pizza outside too
Looking forward to grilling and making lots of homemade ice cream!
I’m looking forward to our Fourth of July trip to CA!
I have a graduating senior and am looking forward to summer nights spent with family and friends in the back yard cooking and enjoying each other. We have toyed with the idea of an outdoor pizza oven for years. We have an outdoor kitchen and the addition of an oven would be the icing on the cake! Love your website and all the recipes and family pictures! Thank you! Pam Stelly.
Looking forward to sun and pool and spending time outside!
I am looking forward to moving into our new home. We’re moving out of our recently sold home and will be in limbo for 6wks till our new home is finished. Moving in the middle of the summer in Phx- Yuck! Makes me want pizza;-)
Looking forward to summer family fun! And pizza!!
Being able to open up the windows and enjoy the fresh air. It’s been an awfully long winter!
What I look forward to the most this summer…morning hair that lasts all day. Dangling toes over the side of a raft on the Boise River. Sun naps. Stuffing a small red day cooler with the sustenance for the day’s excursion. Picking fresh peas and landing them right in my mouth within seconds. Delirium of family reunions. Reading time with my kids in the evenings with no pressure to go to bed just to get up again. Patio parties with popcorn and as many “p” alliterations as possible. Aaaaa, a different dance of summertime.
I’m looking forward to reading and relaxing. And pizza, of course. ๐
I’m looking forward to traveling and less snow! ๐
Summer oh summer! I am looking forward to laughter, sunshine, and days spents together in a more slow paced life! Hiking-hiking-hiking with my 4 beautiful daughters and my amazing husband!
Mostly, a fireless summer.
I’m excited about lots of lazy days outside eating Popsicles and soaking up sun.
I’m most looking forward to spending time with my boys and not needing to stick to any certain schedule and routine.
The thing I’m most looking forward to this summer is our trip to Utah in TWO more days! We live in Ohio and our parents live in SLC. All our siblings are coming into town (some from other states as well) for the coming week and it’s the first time we have all been together in 2.5 years!!
Pretty please pick me! We do pizza night once a week and would really love this oven!
I am looking forward to spending fun time with my kids and to actually getting to the beach this year!
Pizza!! Heading to northern Wisconsin on vacation and can’t wait to have good crispy thin crust pizza!
I’m looking forward to some time off to spend with my son (3) and daughter(9 months).
I’m looking forward to not rushing to school and having fun for the next 3 months!
I am looking forward to spending the summer at the beach with my daughter! We both love it!
Looking forward to spending time in the sun and at the pool with my kids!
Vacation time off and beautiful weather!!
Enjoying our backyard we had put in at the end of last fall.
I’m looking forward to enjoying my herb garden and getting delicious local produce at the farmers market.
I’m looking forward to grilling foods and spending time with my family outdoors.
I’m looking forward to warm, sunny days after our cold, seemingly endless winter, fresh veggies from the garden, and restocking my home-canned goods from the garden bounty. I hope.
Thanks for the chance!
I’m most looking forward to my garden, and canning my own tomato sauces!!!
Long summer nights!
I am looking for lots of fun days at the pool and family time.
I am looking forward to seeing our garden grow and our family vacation!
I am looking forward to camping with my family and cooking over the campfire. Always an adventure!
looking forward to sipping a cool drink by the pool
I am most looking forward to school being out, and just spending relaxing time with my family.
We are looking forward to sailing the summer away with our little girl.
I’m looking forward to taking a few trips this summer before my husband starts a busy grad school program!
Making fun family memories, being outside, going on outings and just being together. Plus, we love pizza and would love to eat it all summer long!!!
I am looking forward to lots of fun in the sun with my kids!!
I’m looking forward to moving into our new house and the adventures that await us there!
I’m looking forward to spending time with family for July 4th. They are in the Midwest and I’m on the East Coast and I miss them all the time, especially now that I’m in the midst of wedding planning. Skype hasn’t figured out how to give successful hugs yet!
I am looking forward to sharing meals and hanging out with friends and family on our deck.
I am looking forward to spending the summer with my husband. He’s my hero, a cancer survivor, and my rock. The past 3 summers were hospitals, treatments, and long long days inside. This year, my husband and amazing 2.5year old will be enjoying every single minute we have been blessed to have together. <3. And pizza. And a tan. ๐
Warm nights, sitting on the deck with my hubby, listening to my 4 boys playing and catching fireflies!
I’m looking forward to playing with my daughter outside (we had a long winter!), and also having my baby (and therefore not being pregnant any more ๐
Lots of time outside with the fam!
I am looking forward to a vacation in Idaho, with my brother and sister-in-law. Love them!
Summer!!! Grilled corn on the cob, family BBQ’s, giant backyard slip-n-slides, sleeping out on the back porch…there are so many things that I love about summer time. But there are two things that I am looking forward to this summer more than anything else. The first is the birth of my first baby! Pregnancy hasn’t been a picnic, but I am so excited to finally have my son in my arms! The second thing I am most looking forward to is definitely less life changing, but for me its an important part of each summer. Homemade peach ice cream made with huge juicy peaches from my Aunt’s fruit trees and fresh cream from our cows. It can’t get much better than that!
I’m looking forward to eating outside and enjoying our backyard time!
Looking forward to outside time with my wife and kids, enjoying the beautiful area we live in.
I am looking forward to taking my granddaughter camping for the 1st time this summer!! I love all your recipes! Thanks for sharing!
I’m looking forward to seeing the new exhibits at the zoo and also a Fourth of July party with some new friends!
I am looking forward to visiting my parents for 3 weeks. Just 3 more sleeps!
I am looking forward to slow and easy days. Lots of playing, reading, swimming and cooking with my girls.
I am looking forward to a summer filled with pizza made on a outdoor grill. I also hope to start a weekly pizza tradition!
This is a pretty epic giveaway…
I think I’m most looking forward to not nagging my kids about homework. And spending some time at the beach will be pretty fun too, I guess.
Camping and grilling!
Oh, wow! This is awesome! We’re looking forward to 3 months of NO SCHOOL and finishing our backyard this Summer! Actually, we’re looking forward to having the backyard finished…not really finishing it ($$!). But, it will be a great Summer!
Sitting on the deck with a good book.
What I look forward to the most this summer is sitting outside in the evenings, with my husband, a glass of wine, and watching the stars.
I’m looking forward to sleeping in … or at least not having to run around getting everyone ready for school.
I am looking forward to fresh summer produce and family to share it with!
I’m looking forward to camping outings in my vintage camper…glamping. This would be perfection! Awesome giveaway!
I am looking forward to spending every bit of time with my daughter before she heads off to college in the fall. We would have the best time ever if this pizza oven was involved!!
I am looking forward to swimming!!!
I’m looking forward summer visitors. The more the merrier!
Now I’m looking forward to making pizzas on the grill. But this would be much better!!!!
Swimming!!
Independence Day back in AZ! I love family, and I love celebrating the beginnings of this country!
I always look forward to visiting my parents in Ohio. My kids love it too! They’ve got donkeys and ducks and a ton of land to run around on! And of course, there’s always delicious food!
No homework, a beautiful garden, lots of fun family get togethers and warm nights sitting on the tramp watching the stars:)
Looking forward to the jersey shore and all the deliciously bad for you bordwalk food. I’m also planning a trip to California.
This is the first summer that my family has been a member of a local swim club so I’m really looking forward to being able to take the kids swimming all summer long.
Walking around barefoot ๐
My son coming home from Chile after 2 years!
I’m looking forward to our annual summer family camping trip!
I’m looking forward to hiking, grilling and enjoying time with my kids.
I’m looking forward to playing at the new Children’s Museum in Lehi!
Camping! And eating outside a lot!
I love movie nights with my kids and not having to worry about early bedtimes!
I’m looking forward to enjoying warm summer evenings with family and friends. Relaxed cooking and conversation, what could be better!
Looking forward to a lighter schedule!
I am looking forward to reading and relaxing.
Looking forward to hopefully winning this beauty for my wife (who would love it!)
I am most looking forward to our weekend winery visits and a couple of great concerts!
Campfires!
I’m most excited for going to the pool with my 9 month old son, and see his chubby little legs splashing in the water.
My mom just had a heart transplant and I just had a baby! I plan to spend lots of meaningful time with family — and maybe catch a nap or two ๐
camping and jetskiing. ๐
We live in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona (where it is now VERY HOT!!! all day long & into the night!!) where home central air conditioning is an integral part of surviving the summer heat and outdoor grilling is the only way to survive eating in the dining room (next to the kitchen). So “what are we MOST looking forward to this summer?” That’s simple…”FALL!!!” ๐ When the mercury drops below 100 degrees again and we can get out and enjoy the beautiful OUTDOORS without burning our skin! ๐ ๐ ๐
swimming, chillin, 4th of July up in the mountains ๐
Looking forward to camping, grilling, swimming and sending the kids to play outside all day!!!
Having an outdoor sleepover with my two adorable nieces on the trampoline and star gazing while we snuggle! ๐
I would love that oven! I love making pizzas!!!
Summertime brings sno-cones, cool watermelon, delicious grilled foods and hopefully a new pizza oven!
I am looking forward to swimming lessons and family adventures!
I am looking forward to the kids being done with school. Plain and simple.
Going to the neighborhood pool and mindlessly relaxing!
What am I looking forward to most this summer? Outdoor time. Sun…lots of sun. Kids laughing and playing outside. My sweetie and I relaxing outdoors watching the kids play.
Family time bliss. What could be better?
Summer just being summer. The expected and unexpected, that all contribute to the fun and memories. Love how long it is light out and that everything seems to slow down a bit.
I am looking forward to moving into my new house at the end of summer!!!
Summer means time with my kids ๐
I am looking forward to working outside in my veggie patch and learning how to make new, healthy and fun recipes.
I am looking forward to time with my family and time at the beach. I love the beach and can’t wait to just have some lazy summer days!!
I am looking forward to enjoying the sun with hikes, biking, and swimming!
I am looking forward to just relaxing, and reading, and cooking on my little back patio! My husband and I work hard through the week and our home and summertime are our salvation!
I am most looking forward to some sunshine and warmth! We have had a pretty cold and cloudy spring and I am ready to wear shorts and sunglasses!
I love summer! I can’t wait for garden tomatoes and lots of swimming.
No snow!!!!!! Like, no chance! For 3 whole months! =)
Warm weather, rv camping, and summer food! This pizza oven look so fun!!
We are heading to the beach later this summer with grandparents, so our adult-child ratio increases to a glorious 5-4 ratio! Love the grandparents!! Also, made your healthy banana choc chip muffins from oct 2013 this week, and they are perfect! Love the texture and the healthy factor. My kids are eating them up.
This pizza oven looks awesome! One of my favorite things about summer (and therefore the thing I am most looking forward to) is hosting dinner get-togethers in our backyard. It’s always great to grill something yummy and spend an evening with great friends. This would help make our parties even more fun…and tasty!
Fresh produce and camping and hiking in the mountains! I was going to get my husband a pizza pan for the grill for Father’s Day but this looks way cooler!
There is something so special about summer. Our routine, work Monday thru Friday, rush home to do all our chores at home so that when Friday comes, we can pack up, go to our place at the lake. We love to entertain there, and I love to cook your recipes! Our grand kids favorite is when I make homemade pizza so this would be perfect!
I am looking forward to working in the garden with my kiddos and eating our meals outside on the back patio!
I am looking forward to produce from the garden and long summer night walks with my family. Hooray summer!
I’m just looking forward to a few days at home….just hanging out with the kiddos. A few days of NOTHING would be awesome! ๐ Love your blog!
Dear Mel,
I’m looking forward to a family vacation of driving around the country seeing family and sites! We’ll wave a hello as we drive past your neck of the woods! ๐
I am looking forward to going camping with my whole family! My nieces and nephews are so cute!
Looking forward to spending a couple weeks in Northport, Michigan. Hanging out at the beach and eating delicious foods will be a great vacation!
Comic Con! I am such a geek, I’m heading to San Diego Comic Con to nerd out with 140K other people ๐
Would love this got my weekly sat. Evening pizza meal. Has been a tradition ever since we got married. Went from a box mix to some very good homemade pizza with a crust recipe I paid $20. To get. It is really good.
Looking forward to time with family & friends sharing great food!
I’m a teacher…so I LOVE summer. I look forward to spending all day with my kids, swimming, cooking and doing crafty things. This summer I am potty training my little boy (don’t know if I am looking FORWARD to that ๐ but will be grateful to be out of the diaper stage!)
I’m most excited for warm weather and less wind….Idaho winters are cold! We love going to the park, and it is just so much to take the kids outside and play! Also….camping!
I love summer because we get to spend quality time with all our grown up kids, plus extended relatives ๐
Our neighbor built a pizza oven in his backyard and this looks just as fun. I am looking forward to days at the pool with my kids and long summer nights.
Being at the river on the pontoon boat.
I’m looking forward to s’mores!
My husband and I have been looking forward to using the grill be bought last summer in new and different ways. Grilled pizza was last weekend. However, this pizza maker looks very interesting.
Looking forward to campfires and smores and everything outdoors!
I’m looking forward to Dutch oven cooking. We do it a lot to not hear our house up, and it feels like we are camping out in the backyard!!
Looking forward to a safe fireless summer and cool evenings. It’s been too hot.
No snow!! My toes need to see the sun!
I am most looking forward to outdoor fun with my 3 boys!
Spending the summer with my children and NO school!
I’m looking forward to anything that comes my way, and this pizza oven would be a great addition.
Looking forward to a less scheduled fun summer and hopefully lots of pizza!
I am most looking forward to getting to be a trainer for a day at our local aquarium. I get to spend a few hours with my husband “training” beluga whales, penguins, and sea lions. I am so excited about it that I am counting down the days! (49!)
I am looking forward to spending more one on one time with my kids this summer. I am hoping my plans for accomplishing summer goals will work and that we’ll have a good time together helping each other. Also hoping to get better at gluten free cooking.
Thanks for the giveaway!!
I’m looking forward to fresh vegetables from my own garden. They would be great on pizza.
I am looking forward to the beach and outdoor cooking!
I have not seen my extended family in two years- been living overseas because of my husbands job. Going to see EVERYONE again in Michigan for all of July and counting down the days. Looking forward to making lots of blueberry and cherry desserts for them!!!
spending quality time with my family at our pool and at the beach
Oh my gosh, this would be so much fun to win! This summer the thing I’m looking most forward to is spending a week with family and friends at Lake Powell with a husband who will have just finished his training (after 10 years of you know what)!!! It will be such a stress free celebratory vacation! I am also looking forward to moving HOME after being gone for 10 year! We finally get to set some roots!!!!!
I am looking forward to having some time away from work to try some new recipes to share with my family!
Looking forward to BLT’s with tomatoes from the garden!
I am looking forward to a week at our cabin with my family!
We make pizza at least once a week and I would LOVE this!
I’m looking forward to NOT BEING PREGNANT (and welcoming the first baby boy to our home!). July 3rd…hopefully sooner. 5 weeks!
Vitamin D3, it’s good for your soul!
Let the good times roll!
I made it through my first Wyoming winter here and guess what? It snowed on Mother’s Day! I am so looking forward to some sunshine, warmth, and the many friendly faces of family coming into town this summer!
I’m most looking forward to taking the kids to the water park. I think my son is old enough to enjoy splashing around instead of just hanging on to mama for dear life!
We are going camping for a week in Yellowstone and we cannot wait!
I’m looking forward to fresh goodies from the garden!
I’m looking forward to the annual monsoons. That’s the only way to cool things down in the southwest!
I love backyard time with my 6 kids and anyone from the neighborhood who wants to join. Bring on the pool parties, night games, and BBQ’s.
Looking forward to spending extra time with my 4 beautiful children, life is good ๐
I’m most excited for slower schedules and a change in pace! Great giveaway!!
Most looking forward to vacations with our families and relaxing on the beach!
Wow! Great giveaway! I am so excited about being home with my 2 boys and NO SCHOOL!!!
I love pizza, this would be wonderful to win! This summer we’re braving a 14-hour drive with three little kids to visit family in Oregon. I’m really looking forward to it, but I might regret it once we’re all strapped in the van together!
My life finally settled down tonight and while doing the dishes in the quiet I had this thought that I think my original post about what I’m excited for was never finished, and I’m pretty sure it said something along the lines of gearing up for when my husband and oldest son go to a boy scout camp for 3 weeks. That is NOT what I’m actually excited about, but when they get home we get to spend the rest of the summer together with family in Wyoming/Utah and then finish off with a beach trip in the Outer Banks, NC with our favorite friends. There….I can now go to sleep, which obviously I need more than I realize ๐
Really looking forward to camping this summer. We missed it last year, and I’ve been yearning to get out there with my tent and the delicious smells of campfire food!
June 21st – Aug. 11th when my husband will be home from his business travels. Long, warm summer nights with amazing sunsets and tired happy children.
I’m looking forward to going to the beach.
I LOVE the awesome summer storms we occasionally get here in Austin, TX. That, and that surviving this summer means I’m that much closer to my September baby.
Swimming with my boys and dinners on the porch!
Best part of summer is getting to spend so much family time together. I can’t wait for that!!
This summer, I am most looking forward to learning to garden and can. I can’t wait to eat food that I have grown all by myself! Any tips on what I should plant in my first garden?
Fresh fruits and veggies!
This post made me cry. I have been making pizza once a week for three years for our family pizza night. My pizza dough skills have increased hugely but I have never made a pizza that beautiful. I hope I win, otherwise I might have to add it to my wish list.
The farmers markets and all the summer food!
fresh summer produce
I’m looking forward to taking the kids to the pool and finding inexpensive fun things to do throughout the summer. Making homemade pizza with a free oven sounds like a awesome and delicious activity! ๐
I am most looking forward to spending time with my kids. I say that now, but ask me how I feel about that in about three weeks…
Warm temperatures, sunshine, less hectic days, and lots of outdoors time. Would love to try grilling pizza!
We just laid sod last weekend. We are so excited for back yard BBQ’s this summer. BBQ pizza’s would especially be nice…
Fridays off, swim meets and steamed crabs!!
Spending a lot of time in the pool.
I’m looking forward to spending more time with the kiddos. Thankful for the warm summer sunshine.
I’m looking forward to vacation!! Bring on the beach!
I’m looking forward to lots of pool days and grilling!
I’m looking forward to warm weather!!!! (And hopefully making awesome pizza in this pizza oven! :))
The beach! I cannot wait to go!
I’m looking forward to walking to the local farmers market – fresh food and sunshine. :). And I’m really looking forward to finally getting my two under two outside after a LONG winter! On another note, I just discovered your blog and I love it!! Have saved so many recipes that I can’t wait to try. Thank you!
Warm weather and playing outside with the kids
A break from teaching and the arrival of our third child :).
Hi, great giveaway! I’m looking forward to cooking outdoors whenever I can (and not heating up the house). Love summer cooking.
I am looking forward to the warm sunshine after the long COLD winter we had.
I’m really excited about moving to California this summer and this would be an awesome addition to the apartment!
After my first year as an empty-nester, I’m so eager and excited to spend the summer just hanging with my kids. I’m sure they’d be thrilled to see a new pizza oven on the deck as a welcome home delight! At home with my kiddos making homemade pizza while catching up on all the new college happenings, a summer dream come true…
I’m looking forward to Sleeping in a little bit! I work nights and during the school year I don’t get enough sleep! I love snuggling with my kids AND spending the day with them. Ps:we love pizza โกโฅโก
I am taking my kids to Utah for the summer! So excited! Living on the east coast, we don’t get much family time (we’re the only ones who moved away:)
I’m looking forward to sleeping in! Okay, that may not happen but at least we won’t have the morning rush!!
I’m looking forward to the first toasted tomato sandwich from my backyard crop. (Of course, tomatoes are also terrific on pizza!)
I’m most looking forward to warm temps and sunshine!
Truth be told, I am looking forward to fall… I know that sounds awful but the older I get, the less I enjoy the heat of the Central Valley in CA. It has already been 100 degrees a few days here and the fires in CA are already starting because of the drought ๐ Other than that, I am looking forward to taking the kids to the ocean ๐ Haha! Get away from the heat!
I’m looking forward to a vacation with my family!
A road trip with the family to Oregon for a reunion of college friends. We used to camp together as young marrieds and now have upper elementary and junior high age kids. Memories will be made!!
I am looking forward to enjoying the nights outside and taking family walks.
Looking forward to warm summer nights and lots of outdoor fun with my family!
Lazy days with my kids, going to the pool, the drive in, and vacation. Love summer!
I am looking forward to playing and exploring with my daughter.
I am looking forward to our two week vacation to Taiwan ๐
I’m looking forward to my birthday, and getting my diploma for my masters degree in the mail, sometime soon, hopefully.
I most looking forward to making pizza with all our summer company coming!
Our national park road trip tour! My hubby and I are starting at the Grand Canyon and then touring 5 more national parks in Utah. Hiking, horseback tours and all that great food!
We are building a screened in porch. What a great addition the Pizza Oven would be! We love having family and friends over for grilling and smoking. Our grandchildren would love to make their own pizzas, not to mention the kids. Maybe we could lure them more often with a pizza oven. I love your recipes. Keep them coming.
Garden fresh veggies!
I’m so excited to have a lot of fun adventures with my 2 little boys and husband!
I live in AZ so the summer’s are brutal. I am most looking forward to lots and lots of swimming to survive the heat and some family trips to cooler weather with family and friends. This pizza oven looks awesome, btw. How nice to cook outside and not heat up the house with the oven.
I am looking forward to warm nights watching movies on my patio with my kids and lots of outdoor cooking with fresh veggies from the garden!
I am looking forward to warm nights watching movies on my patio with my kids and lots of outdoor cooking!
Looking forward to camping in the Rockies, and this oven would definitely help me coax my wife to come with me!
Thanks for the contest!
I’m most looking forward to not having to shuttle kids to school and having relaxed mornings. I’m kind of a free spirit; I hate structure!
Kayaking on a beautiful, peaceful lake by a friend’s home in Maine!
I’m looking forward to vacations and swimming!!!!
I’m most looking forward to the 4th of July in our new home, we close July 1 and a new pizza oven would be a great addition ๐
I’m most looking forward to making pizza in my brand new oven I’m going to win! :0) Wink, wink. Thanks Mel for changing my cooking life!
I am excited to go camping this summer and to cook pizza outside (I love homemade pizza, but don’t love to heat up the house in the summer)!
I am looking forward to heading back home (Nova Scotia) to visit with family and friends and go to the beach!
I’m really looking forward to completing my residency and starting work in the real world!
There are so many things I don’t think I can name just one. I guess I would have to say the fourth of July because it’s full of a lot things I love- family, friends, fireworks, watermelon, bbq, ice cream, and patriotism.
OMG! First of all I love this pizza oven! As for summer, we will spend a lot of time at the lake with our family and will also try to stay home enough to keep up with our garden!
July. My husband works long hours as a school principal, but he gets the whole month of July off. It will be heaven!
I am looking forward to endless tomatoes and basil coming out of our garden…perfect for making delicious pizza (our Saturday night family tradition).
I always look forward to BBQ and swimming. BBQs would be a whole lot better with this puppy!
I am looking forward to spending time with my kiddos and travelling to see family.
I am looking forward to taking my Sunday School girls up to our “Mountain House” – a little cabin in the woods – for a weekend of Junior Camp – cooking, crafting and bible time!!
Making pizza in my new oven.
Family time! Staying up late playing in the yard, roasting s’mores, and family road trips.
I’m most looking forward to hiking and camping with friends!
i’m looking forward to grilling out!
we plan on spending lots of time at the cabin ๐
I’m looking forward to a more relaxed schedule and lots of family time!
Eating tomatoes from the garden and enjoying the sunshine with my kiddos.
I will be carting the traveling circus (5 kids under the age of 5 – two are 1 year old twins) around, trying not to melt in the Phx metro area. Fun!!!
I’m looking forward to hanging out with my kids and temporarily not having a 9 to 5 job for the first time in their lives. Oh and drinking iced tea. Every day. Seriously.
Looking forward to long days, especially the warm evenings. And of course summer BBQ’s!
I am most looking forward to being finished with all of our moving preparation!
Summer pizza here we come! Thanks for doing pizza week, I have picked up some great tips.
I just had my first baby, so I am looking forward to all of genre experiences . ๐
I am looking forward to all the fresh fruit available in the summer! And family reunions!
I’m looking forward to the Fourth of July, one of my favorite holidays.
A week in Florida and no homework for the kids
I love the warm summer nights and the sounds of the crickets. Love your website!
I am looking forward to harvesting my own veggies from my first ever garden!
I am most looking forward to more family time and summer BBQ’s!
Can’t wait for our family trip to Hilton Head!
I’m looking forward to heading out on a long road trip to the beach with my fam! It’s finally summer and we are ready for fun in the sun! And after seeing all the pizza posts this week, I’m ready to bring back Pizza Fridays again this summer at our house.
This summer I am looking forward to getting married (in 11 days! eek) in Colorado and going home to celebrate with our friends and family in September. Oh, and my fiance helping with meals (aka grilling) now that we have a fancy gas Weber grill and not the old charcoal one the previous residents left at our rental house!
Every year my siblings and the spouses get together at a couple of cottages on Lake Michigan. We have a long weekend together that absolutely excludes our children and grandchildren. It is magical. That is the thing I most look forward to every summer.
We are looking forward to boating and camping with our kiddos! We have just recently discovered the wonders of homemade pizza and would love this addition!
I will be spending summer with my friend here in upstate NY. We are looking forward to visit new places and trying different things. We are adventurous people. Looking forward for our new adventures!!!
I love to spend 4th of July in my father’s small hometown. I love the pancake breakfast in the park, parade, rodeo and then fireworks. Although my favorite part is being with my kids and the rest of the family! Can’t wait.
I am most looking forward to my fourth little baby girl coming into our lives this summer! And of course camping, smores and playing with my family!
We are going to Lake Powell for a week with my whole family!
I am looking forward to a more relaxed schedule and time to do some fun projects I have put off. My kids are always after me to try some new recipes from your site, so I think I will be encouraging them to try them on their own – sounds like a great plan! My birthday is June 6th – winning that oven would be an awesome birthday gift! Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes and tips, Mel. Your site is a family favorite!
Looking forward to warm weather and family time.
I look forward forward to days at the beach with no other agenda, outdoor cooking and relaxing with family and friends.
I am most excited to seeing my 9th grader play football for the first time, to seeing my 7th grader hit the baseball “over the fence”, to going camping with family, and to enjoying the quiet and stillness of the summer evening. Nothing like being serenaded by a chorus of crickets!!
I’m looking forward to baby #2’s arrival at the beginning of August, to not being pregnant anymore, to plenty of good food on the grill, and ice cream to get me through the hot, humid months!
I’m looking forward to our first summer in our first home!