This ceramic pizza stone makes brick-oven style pizzas and can also be used on barbeque grills for grilling meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables or in the oven for baking breads, cookies, rolls, biscuits, and other baked goods. The pizza stone is made of all natural materials, heats in 15 minutes in the oven, and can withstand high oven temperatures. The glaze is micro-crazed contributing to crispy well-baked crusts, just like a pizza oven. The ribbed surface of the stone allows air to flow under the pizza, helping to create the crispy crust. The raised edge prevents the pizza from sliding off the stone while placing or removing it with a pizza peel. When used on a grill, the pizza stone turns the grill into an outdoor pizza oven. When cooking, ceramic diffuses the heat slowly and evenly. This ceramic pizza stone can be used in both conventional and convection ovens and can also be used under the broiler, as well as on gas, charcoal, or natural wood grills. This handmade item may exhibit variations in colour and finish which add to its individuality and uniqueness. Not recommended for use on the stovetop.