Oh, the Toppings....

What is pizza without the toppings. While some people opt for the plain cheeze pizza, crazy combinations are half the fun for most pizza eaters. Pepperoni is by far America's favorite topping, (36% of all pizza orders). Approximately 251,770,000 pounds of pepperoni are consumed on pizzas annually. One of the more popular renditions of pizza is barbecue pizza, whic puts a spin on an old favorite. Gourmet toppings are gaining ground in some areas of the country such as chicken, oysters, crayfish, dandelions, sprouts, eggplant, Cajun shrimp, artichoke hearts and tuna. More recent trends include game meats such as venison, duck and Canadian bacon. US pizza makers have turned breakfast into a pizza-eating opportunity by adapting peanut butter & jelly, and, bacon & egg toppings to their pizzas. No matter what kind of pizza you prefer, there is always going to be one flavor that tickles your fancy.

How Long Should a Delivery Pizza Take?

Alright, so this posting is entirely based on a negative experienve of mine relating to delivery pizza. I, like many others, ordered two pizzas from My pizza was delicious, but if I would have known I would have had to wait as long as I did I would have made the walk myself.

Summer Dessert Pizza

This is another example of a dessert pizza. It is based on a light, sweet dough and is topped with a variety of fresh fruits, which are found at their peek during the summer. This pizza is a healthy and great addition to any get together or cook out for the summer months ahead.

Brownie Pizza Recipe

We all are well aware of the common types of pizza that people eat for meals, however, there are becoming more recipes for dessert pizza pies as well. There are some made with fruit and other toppings, chocolates and candies and anything you can ever imagine. Here is a recipe for a Brownie Pizza!

Ingredients:
1 package fudge brownie mix
6 ounces candy coated milk chocolate pieces
1 cup white chocolate chips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease a 12" pizza pan. Prepare Brownie Mix according to instructions and add 1/2 cup of candy pieces. Bake at 350 for 15 - 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted is almost clean when removed. Immediately after removing from oven, press the remaining candies on top of the brownie. Melt the chips in the microwave on medium ( @ 50% power) for about 30 seconds. Stir and spoon into a plastic sandwich bag. Cut corner of bag and drizzle over the pizza. Slice into wedges and serve when completely cooled

Wow, Americans Really Love Pizza

In the United States pizza is a 30 billion dollar industry. A poll taken by the New York Times showed that 93% of Americans eat pizza atleast once a month. About 17% of all American restaurants are also pizzerias, where many people get take out or delivery pizza. Another popular aspect of the industry is obviously frozen pizza, with countless brands and styles flooding the shelves. Pizza has been integrated into the American culture, with most pizza being consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any other "holiday". Pizza will definatly go into the history books as one of the most common foods in the United States, and of course as one of the most delicious.

Pizza Fit for the Obama's

During Obama's presidencial campaign he made a stop in a St. Louis pizza parlor called Pi. Obama personally called the restaurant telling him it was the best pizza he has ever eaten, and now he is reporting that wedensday the owners of Pi will be deliving a special order directly to the White House for the Obama family. Chris Sommers, owner of Pi, decided he will pick up the tab for the pizzas based on the large fluctuation in business he has. Who wouldn't want to eat Obama's favorite pizza anyway. One of the menu items at the shop is also Brocolli O'Bama pie.

The Ultimate Pizza Party

One of the most common ways to celebrate an event is a good ol' fashion pizza party. Whether it is to celebrate a victory, end of a year, or just a get together, pizza is a great food that basically everyone enjoys. The classic pizza party consists of delivery pizza, paper plates and napkins, and plenty of soda. While it may not be the most healthy and luxurious combination it is certainly a fun way to enjoy a joyous occasion