Pizza has a long and delicious history in the United States. The history of pizza in this country started with Italian immigrants in the late 19th century. New York City and Chicago were two hotspots early on for pizza, but those two styles today couldn’t be more different. There are many other types of pizza […]

When you think of pizza, what’s one of the first toppings that comes to mind? Naturally, it’s pineapple, right? Well, if it’s not, maybe it should be. There are a lot of gourmet pizza toppings to choose from, and some people avoid pineapple like it was poisonous. But pineapple, used in the right way, can […]

In all of the various stories about the history of pizza, the background of the margherita pizza is perhaps the most interesting. This iconic Neapolitan pizza featuring mozzarella, marinara and basil is one of the most beloved Italian pizzas and is a fixture of legitimate Italian pizzerias all over the world. Here’s a crash course […]

As you likely know already, pizza is historically an Italian dish. It has since spread out to many regions of the world, creating many different variations. So, if you head to Italy and try a pizza there, chances are it’s going to look and taste quite a bit different than what you’d get from most […]