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 …
Native to South and Central America, the tomato’s name is derived from tomati – the word for tomato in Nahuatl – which is an Aztec – Mexicano language. The tomato is a versatile and delicious edible berry, the flower of the Solanum Lycopersicum plant. As a berry, a tomato, from a botanical standpoint, is technically …
If there is one dish in this world I will never get sick of, it is pizza. I am sure many people can relate to that. That is because pizza is so versatile! There are so many types, countless methods of preparing it, and virtually limitless possibilities in terms of toppings. In the end, it …
There’s nothing like a steamy, cheesy slice of pizza for dinner at the end of a long, hard day at work. Handmade pizza is an especially tasty suppertime treat if you have the time and energy to make it. When you don’t have the energy to make pizza dough or the time to wait for …
No, it’s not going to work the way you want it to if you make pizza with self rising flour. I make pizza dough at home for pizza and other meals that require a flatbread crust all the time. It’s sort of my specialty. I know how to make pizza using a variety of flours, …
If you want to dive into the fun of making pizza at home and developing your own specialized recipes, it might seem obvious that you want all fresh ingredients. And most people would agree that pizza is primarily made to showcase three ingredients—crust, sauce, and that delightfully stringy cheese. Contemporary pizza experiments use a variety …