NATIONAL PIZZA DAY (fitting for Super Bowl Sunday)
National Pizza Day on February 9th celebrates one of America's all-time favorite foods. Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish, or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite.
We love our pizzas, and they come in so many varieties, too. As we nosh on our favorite, explore a few pizza facts:
- Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered.
- Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year. Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas
- In the United States, 17% of all restaurants are pizzerias.
- Antica Pizzeria, the first Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738.
- Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City.
- Americans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year.
How to Observe National Pizza Day
- Eat your favorite pizza.
- Visit a local pizzeria and give them a shout-out for their fantastic pies!
- Make your own pizza at home.
- Post on social media your favorite recipes.
- Experiment with toppings, crusts and sauces.
- Watch movies like Mystic Pizza or Little Italy.
- Throw a pizza party and give this recipe a try: Peanut Butter BBQ Chicken Pizza
National Pizza Day History
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this ever-popular food holiday. However, the mystery remains. One thing we do know is how to eat pizza. Do you?
Pizza FAQ
Q. Are all pizzas round?
A. No. Pizzas are also made into rectangles and squares.
Q. Do thing crusts have leavening agents in them?
A. Most thin crust pizza recipes call for some sort of leaving agent
such as yeast or baking soda. There are recipes, however, that call for
no leavening agent.
Q. Which is better, thin or thick crust?
A. It depends on a variety of factors and personal choice. Different
toppings fair better on one type of crust versus another. Some sauces
require a thicker, more durable crust.
Other Pizza Days:
Pepperoni Pizza Day - September 20
National Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5
National Pizza Party Day - Third Friday in May
Also
Bagel & Lox Day
Pork Rind Day
Toothache Day
Cut the Cord Day
Today's Thought
Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you. ~ Hillary Clinton
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