🍕Passionate about Pizza 🍕

Published: Tue, 04/02/24

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"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the pizza to be delivered." - unknown

🍕Passionate about Pizza 🍕

~A Few Words From Susan~

 
I definitely view pizza as the ultimate convenience food - whether take-out, restaurant, frozen, or homemade -- so being that I'm in Italy right now, you think I'd be indulging in it often.

Not so!
 
I've been enjoying lots of pasta, bread, fresh vegetables, and wine while in Italy this week, but haven't experienced pizza here yet. I admit I am biased towards a New York slice, but am looking forward to tasting a REAL Neapolitan pie tomorrow!
 
The coupon in today's newsletter is for...what else...our pizza cutter!
 
Mangia bene,

Susan

 

Trivia Question❓

What popular pizza chain is known for their signature stuffed crust pizza?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

 

Video: Pizza-Palooza 

 

Tip of the Day

 

Today's tip for pizza lovers is to get creative with your toppings!

 

Think outside the box and try unique combinations like pear and Gorgonzola or BBQ chicken with pineapple.

Don't be afraid to experiment - you might just discover a new favorite flavor combination!

 

History of Pizza

Pizza, with its ancient roots spanning back to civilizations like the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, has a captivating history. Early renditions, including a Greek version reminiscent of today's focaccia, paved the way for the modern pizza we know today, especially in Naples, Italy.

 

In the 1700s and early 1800s, Naples thrived as a bustling port city, known for its large population of working-class people called lazzaroni. These individuals, often living in meager conditions, sought quick and affordable meals. Pizza emerged as a solution, offering a flatbread topped with tomatoes, cheese, olive oil, anchovies, and garlic—ingredients still beloved today.

 

Pizza's popularity grew, especially after King Umberto I and Queen Margherita sampled it in 1889. Legend has it that Queen Margherita favored a pizza adorned with soft white cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, which became known as pizza Margherita in her honor.

 

While pizza remained mainly in Naples until the mid-20th century, Italian immigrants brought it to the United States, where it quickly gained traction.

 

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Readers' Pizza Tips

Lily from Chicago suggests brushing the crust with garlic butter for an extra burst of flavor.

David from San Francisco recommends using a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal to easily transfer your pizza to the oven.

Ava from Houston suggests adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Olivia from Boston recommends experimenting with pizza toppings like caramelized onions or roasted vegetables for a gourmet touch.

Noah from Baltimore advises using a pizza cutter with a sharp blade to ensure clean, precise slices.

 
💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Pizza Hut

 

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