Numerous pizza lovers would be surprised to know that their favorite food was called “pie” long before Dean Martin sang about it. It was in the 1800s, to be exact, when Italian immigrants decided landing on American shores was greatly to be desired. They brought with them their masterpiece called “tomato pie (the English pronunciation.)” …
Maybe you have been to a pizza restaurant recently and found yourself tripped up when someone who works there stops to ask if you would like your pizza hand-tossed or as a pan pizza. You aren’t sure which one is better, and you aren’t sure about the differences between the two if you are being …
Everyone loves pizza, right? My wife recently brought it to my attention that I may be a bigger fan of pizza than most. I am happy to indulge in the cheesy goodness several times a week if left to my own devices. That is why I have started to wonder about the differences between certain …
Apparently, pizza is a hotly debated topic. And for the record, I have always loved pineapple on my pizza. However, one of the oldest debates regarding this delicious food has nothing to do with a specific topping. Rather, the split has been between deep-dish pizza and the more traditional, less-thick variety. So which one is …
Long story short, no, pizza is not fast food. I worked in the pizza industry for almost 15 years. I know the food intimately and can assure you that pizza is healthier than that McSalad you’re about to dig into (gasp!) Healthier than a salad? Okay, I’m done (crunches into salad.) When it comes to …
I am becoming more of a fan of baking with parchment paper every time I use it. So, I wondered if I could use parchment paper for cooking one of my favorite meals, pizza. I had many questions about using parchment paper for baking a pizza and if it turned out the way I liked …
With tears rolling down her laughter-flushed cheeks, Wifey chuckled, “Babez, so you don’t know there is an Artisan way of making pizza and the Regular way!?” Being a quarter Italian, a quarter Irish, a quarter African American, and a quarter Chinese, I always thought I knew all there is to know about pizzas-Pepperoni pizza, Hawaiian, …
Whether you’re someone who’s looking to perfect their pizza baking skills or are trying to get the crust of their pizza just right, pizza dough hydration is something you need to keep in mind. Getting the ratio of water to flour right for your crust can make a world of difference in terms of how …
If you like to make pizza at home, you are probably familiar with pizza stones. A pizza stone is an equipment that allows you to take your home pizza production to another. If you learn how to season a pizza stone, things will be easier for you. This thick stone or composite block sits beneath …
Opinions about pizza from Domino’s are varied and many. However, their variety of crusts seems to be a fan-favorite. Currently popular at Domino’s are their choices of thin-crust pizza as well as Brooklyn-style pizza – which, at first glance, may seem surprisingly similar. You may have a hard time picking from these choices of pie …