[moovova]

That's funny about the type of wood to use per the recipe. I had no clue. But, it makes sense.

We have TWO wood-burning stoves in our sunroom (the wife inherited them). One's a little potbelly stove...the other a full-size cook stove like below. Both are plant stands! Had to hire people to move the big one. I tell people "EVERYBODY needs two wood-burning stoves in a sunroom". Now...we may actually have to use it. Sheesh.

[Dutch Boy]

That is an awesome looking stove!

The different types of wood burn at different temps and speeds. I guess the same works when heating your house with wood, hardwood vs softwood.