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Why More People Are Serving Pizza at Their Weddings

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It seems that pizza`s popularity has almost no boundaries these days, being served even at formal events such as wedding receptions. There is nothing wrong about it, of course. Pizza is a delicious dish that can be customized in a variety of ways so there is almost impossible not to meet everybody`s tastes. Pizza can be catered especially for your big event, just like every other food, regardless the type of wedding you organize and its location. It is versatile enough to be used in different presentations, even with a theatrical flair, that will satisfy all your guests. We present you a few fun ways to serve pizza at such an event. Have a pizza bar Have lots of ingredients there and let your guests customize their own pizzas. This option is great as a main dish or as an alternative, throughout the night. Offer pizza as a late-night snack A pizza slice can be the perfect thing after midnight, once previous calories got burnt on the dance floor. Substitute for appetizers ...
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Tips for Spinning a Pizza Perfectly

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The most difficult thing to do when making pizza is the perfect dough. Some people mistakenly believe that any mixture of flour, water and yeast is pizza dough. In fact, there are exact proportions for different types of dough, as well as other aspects to be taken into account. For example, you must not use as much yeast in summer as you do I winter, as higher room temperatures make the dough increase its volume faster. Not least, the way you spin the dough can make the difference. This operation looks like juggling, but besides being fancy, it is a gentle way to stretch out pizza dough properly and form a soft and perfect crust. If the dough is pressed by a sheeter, it will lose more moisture which will result in a crunchier crust. Spinning a pizza also makes it non-uniform, thus unique. It will take you a while to learn the spinning process, which means that you will fail many times. Here are tips to help you. Always remove the jewelry from your hands Start spinning the dough ...
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What is Neapolitan Pizza?

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Neapolitan Pizza (or “Pizza Napoletana”) has been registered as a traditional specialty guaranteed in the Register of Protected Designations of Origin and has even won UNESCO heritage status. As with any delicacy, there are strict rules and very precise parameters in which Neapolitan pizza has to fit. Moreover, according to some people, this is actually the only true pizza that exists. For example, the dough must be made from a particular type of flour, the most refined in the market. It should be mixed with water having a pH of 6-7, with up to 80 milligrams of calcium per liter and at a temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius. The yeast must be low-acid, beige and purchased in packages of not less than 25 grams and no more than 500 grams. Finally, the dough must have a specific fermentation temperature, pH and density per cubic centimeter. Toppings also need stringent specifications. The tomatoes must originate from three places only: Sarnese-Nocerino, Vesuvio or Corbara. Mozzarel...
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Is White or Red Sauce Pizza More Popular?

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No matter how good is the pizza crust or the topping, what makes it really special is the sauce, which adds taste and color. The most popular pizza sauces are the red ones, there is no doubt about it. They are tomato-based plus other ingredients, according to the recipe.  They may include Italian spices, onion, garlic, salt, sugar etc. You can use either fresh tomatoes or tomato paste, although specialists still cannot make up their mind about this. Some opinionate that fresh ingredients are always better, while others argue that tomato paste gives a particular flavor and thickness to the pizza sauce. However, both options are valid and, in the end, it is a matter of cooking style and personal preferences. As about white pizza sauces, they are typically based on cheese and garlic. They are delicious for those who like these ingredients, but heavier and with more calories.  A white sauce tends to make the pizza gummier, when most people look for a bit of a crisp. It also te...
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Enjoying Your Favorite Foods – Why Is Pizza the Best Food Ever?

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Many people believe that pizza is overrated. However, according to nutrition experts and chefs from around the world, pizza is actually one of the best and healthiest foods you can have. And there are plenty of facts that support that assessment: The diversity of ingredients that can be used for preparing pizza is quite remarkable. You can enjoy a huge array of delicious meats, spices and cheeses, as well as veggies and even fruit in some cases. So the wide range of creative pizza toppings you can use or come up with is virtually limitless. Pizza is delicious, spicy and filling. It can provide you with an ideal experience that you won’t soon forget, and the combination of ingredients can be adjusted so that you can enjoy a unique taste that will be better than anything else you’ve ever tasted. Doctors will also tell you that some pizza toppings are very healthy for you. Pizza only has about 25% carbs, so it’s great even if you’re on a diet – as long as you don’t eat too much of it...
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Organizing Your Next Birthday Party: How Can Caterers Help You with Party Planning?

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So you’re thinking of throwing a large birthday party for a friend or family member. Although this isn’t necessarily a job for a caterer, you’ll find that experienced Italian food and pizza 85085 caterers will know a lot about party planning. In fact, if you’re not very experienced with throwing parties, you would do well to take their advice, since they’ve probably been part of more parties than even they can count. Caterers are typically in charge of food, so from the very start, you can rely on them when it comes to deciding on anything from chicken and pizza, to the most intricate and complicated gourmet dishes and seafood. That being said, caterers can also tell you a lot about how to arrange the seating and tables, how to make sure your guests are comfortable during meals and how to ensure that everyone has a chance at enjoying their favorite beverages. In many cases, caterers are also well-connected with other party planners, music bands and wedding organizers who know wher...
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What You Don’t Know About the History of Pizza in the United States

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The history of pizza is quite extensive, dating back to Roman times, when the panis focacius, a traditional Roman dish, made use of toppings for the first time. Modern day pizza was invented in Naples, in the 18 th century, and since then, this famous dish has spread throughout the world, including in every corner of the United States. In the US, pizza made its first appearance in the late 19 th century, when Italian immigrants made their way to the country for the first time. Later, small cafes and food places in the Italian American communities – particularly in New York City – started preparing pizza on a regular basis. Their success and popularity constantly grew as a result. The first printed reference to “pizza” as a recognized dish appeared in 1904, when the Boston Journal mentioned the dish. Pizza also became popular in Chicago, Philadelphia and Saint Louis, all of which having already developed large Italian American populations by the beginning of the 20 th century. Pi...
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