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It’s National Pepperoni Pizza Day!

Back to Blog The popularity of pizza is unmatched. For centuries, this delicious Italian dish has won hearts (and stomachs) across the globe. However, pepperoni pizza is by far the most popular kind of pizza. A pepperoni pizza is topped with cured sausage, a type of cured sausage commonly found on pizzas. Aside from cheese, mushrooms, onions, and peppers, other standard toppings include cheese, mushrooms, and onions. You can make this pizza with either red or white sauce, although red is the more traditional choice. The dough is thin and crispy, and the cheese is mozzarella. It’s a famous pizza for a good reason – it’s delicious! The combination of salty pepperoni, cheesy goodness, and tangy tomato sauce makes it a delicious pizza. Moreover, making this dish at home is relatively easy. You can’t go wrong with pepperoni pizza, whether making it for dinner or hosting a big party. Let’s look at pepperoni pizza in more detail. When is National Pepperoni Pizza Day? National pepperoni pizza day is observed every September 20. As the actor Kevin James puts it, “there’s no greater feeling than holding a warm pizza box in your lap.” On this day, many restaurants offer their customers

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Why We Love a Good Vodka Pizza Slice

Back to Blog Vodka pizza, made with vodka sauce,  is fast becoming popular among pizza lovers in New York who like exploring various flavors.  Take your pizza experience to a new level. Most vodka pizza sauces make the pizza less acidic and a little sweet than regular tomato pizza sauce, making it a preferred choice for people who discover the difference. The sauce used in vodka pizza has a deep-rooted tradition in Italian culture. Initially, the Italians used the vodka sauce to impress women with its palate-pleasing taste, but it soon became a staple for most Italian cuisines. Do not confuse the vodka sauce for pizza with the traditional vodka sauce for pasta. Vodka sauce for pasta mainly uses tomato paste and cream. It also requires pasta water to give it the original pasta taste. If you use it on pizza, it may separate in the oven and become too greasy because of the high-fat content in the cream. Pizza vodka sauce must contain crushed tomatoes to help it stand-alone consistency even after adding cream. How Does Vodka Pizza Taste? Regardless of the name, your palate will not suffer the harshness of alcohol taste in your pizza. Vodka pizza has

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The Famous Pineapple on Pizza Debate

Back to Blog In the culinary world, no food stirs opposing opinions like Hawaiian Pizza. Does pineapple belong on pizza? With ham, bacon, pineapple, cheese, and tomato sauce on the dough as toppings, the Hawaiian Pizza divides people like no other dish. Some people are incredibly passionate about it, and others loathe it. Based on a survey of approximately 32,000 people worldwide, Mashed investigated what toppings people enjoyed on their pizza. Pepperoni won with 51% of the votes, but pineapple garnered a surprising number of fans, with about 11% choosing it as their top choice. Pineapple wasn’t far behind sausage (15%) or mushrooms (13%). Combining sweet and savory foods is not uncommon. Many people enjoy the sweetness of pineapple and the saltiness of cheese and sauce on pizza. So why are pineapples so controversial on pizza? Let’s explore below. Pineapple on Pizza Debate It all began in 1962 when Sam Panopoulos was looking for a way to attract more customers to his pizza joint in Ontario, Canada. Panopoulos first paired sweet pineapple with savory ham as an experiment, but people loved the contrast, and he eventually called it the Hawaiian Pizza. Science Backs Pineapples on Pizza First, scientific evidence proves that pineapple belongs on pizza. Pizza is

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The legendary New York-Style vs. Chicago Pizza Debate

Back to Blog No two pizzas are alike, and Chicago Pizza and New York-Style pizza are no exception. Chicago-style pizza is typically thicker and is visibly different from New York-style pizza. In contrast, New York-style pizza is usually thin and wider than Chicago-style pizza. There are several more differences between a Chicago-style pizza and a New York-style pizza, and we will discuss these differences in this article. What is New York-style pizza? Several unique characteristics distinguish it from other products. Here, you can find some essential elements of an authentic New York-style pizza. Type And Quality of Toppings The traditional ingredients used in authentic NY-style pizza are one of the differences. Rather than drenching the dough in sauce, chefs will spoon a skinny layer of sauce on top of the dough so that it doesn’t overpower the flavor profiles of the other ingredients. After grafting the full-fat mozzarella cheese onto the pie, they sprinkle powdered sugar on it. In addition to these toppings, you can add many other options whenever the desire arises. Gigantic Slice Size A NY-style pizza slice is known for being gargantuan, and regular pizza slices are random. Some pieces are so enormous that you can fold them in

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A Glimpse into the Iconic Upper East Side & West Side

Back to Blog When New Yorkers say “upstate,” they usually mean “anywhere above 59th St.” This street, which runs along the southern edge of Central Park, is commonly regarded as the link between Midtown and Manhattan’s Upper West and Upper East Sides. They’re both recognized for having a less chaotic lifestyle and probably more trees than areas further south, but neither is “upstate.” Given that they are only 2 miles away and sound similar, there are numerous parallels between the two areas. However, there are several distinctions, such as: Upper East Side  The Upper East Side is a primarily residential district on Central Park’s east side, with plenty of green space, significant buildings, upscale boutiques, and superb restaurants. Famous attractions in the area include the Museum Mile, Park Avenue, the East River Greenway, and portions of Central Park. Upper West Side The Upper West Side has a more relaxed vibe than the UES, but it is nonetheless a classy area with some wealthy residents. Lincoln Center, Zabars and Fairway Markets, the American Museum of Natural History, Columbia University, Beacon Theatre, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine are all notable landmarks on the West Side. For years, the Upper East

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