Ever wonder why pizza from a real pizzeria tastes so good? A big part of it is the oven floor - and that's what this lava stone mimics. This set from Eppicotispai (made in Italy, of course) includes a rectangular stone made from natural Etna lava rock and a classic birchwood pizza peel. The stone absorbs moisture from the dough as it cooks, giving you that perfectly crisp, bubbly crust you love. You can heat it on your kitchen stove (gas or electric), on your BBQ grill, or even in your oven. Once it's hot, it holds heat for 20-25 minutes after you take it off the heat source. It's not just for pizza either - you can cook steaks, fish, veggies, bread... anything that benefits from high, even heat. The wooden peel is the perfect tool for sliding your pizza onto the stone without burning yourself. The stone is about 15x12 inches and 0.6 inches thick - a great size for personal pizzas or small loaves of bread. Hand wash the stone (no soap, just scrape and rinse), and hand wash the peel. It brings a totally authentic, restaurant-quality pizza experience right to your kitchen. You'll never want delivery again!