story of pizza

The True Story of Pizza

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The story of pizza is a long one. From the Greeks to the Egyptians, from the Persians to the Indians, there have been incarnations of pizza served throughout history. Flatbreads, naan, and plakountos are all early preparations that could be considered cousins to the modern pizza, but there isn’t a consensus as to which is […]

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national pizza month

5 Pizzas You Should Make for National Pizza Month

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October is National Pizza Month. It’s a time to celebrate one of America’s most popular food items. According to a survey, Americans on average will consume more than 6,000 slices of pizza in their lifetime! That’s a lot of dough. So what makes pizza so popular? Perhaps it’s because of how customizable every pizza can be. […]

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Pepperoni 101: A Look at the History and Popularity of Pepperoni

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According to a study by Convenience Store Decisions, pepperoni is by far America’s favorite pizza topping. In fact, close to ¼ of a billion pounds are consumed on pizzas annually. (Yes, that’s billion with a “b.”) Pepperoni is consumed on approximately 36 percent of all pizzas that are ordered. But what is pepperoni, and why […]

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