Posted on 05/17/2024 9:59:30 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY | THIRD FRIDAY IN MAY
Each year on the third Friday in May, millions of pizza lovers across the nation join in extolling the qualities of pizza on National Pizza Party Day.
#NationalPizzaPartyDay
Since pizza is one of America's favorite foods, it comes as no surprise we would celebrate a day that features a pizza party. Pizza parties bring friends together. They're also an excellent way to reward a team or group for a job well done. Birthdays and some minor achievements are also celebrated with pizza parties, too. Although, just about any excuse can be used for a good pizza party.
In ancient Greece, the Greeks covered their bread with oils, herbs, and cheese, which some attribute to the beginning of the pizza.
In Byzantine Greek, the word was spelled "πίτα," pita, meaning pie.
The Romans developed a pastry with a sheet of dough topped with cheese and honey, then flavored with bay leaves.
Our modern pizza had its beginning in Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread.
The original pizza used only mozzarella cheese, mainly the highest quality buffalo mozzarella variant. It was produced in the surroundings of Naples.
An estimated 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese was produced in the United States in 1997.
The first United States pizza establishment opened in New York's Little Italy in 1905.
The largest pizza ever made, according to Guinness World Records, weighed 26,883 pounds. It was made in Norwood, South Africa, on December 8, 1990.
As far as pizza eating contests go, the winner goes to Kelvin Medina, who ate a 12-inch pizza in 23.62 seconds on April 12, 2015.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY
Come up with a reason for a pizza party and start ordering! We'll give you a few ideas:
It's someone's half birthday.
Your car hit 84,324 miles.
Your best friend found out he likes raisins.
A bee flew by, and you didn't gasp.
The sun came out.
Someone correctly used the word "literally" in a sentence.
You woke up.
10 days without road rage.
You went to the beach and your toddler didn't eat sand.
In a conversation with Snoop, he wasn't a smarty pants.
You have a conversation with Amy where she doesn't cuss like a trucker.
You write a sentence that Michele doesn't correct the grammar.
Laura asks, "Did someone say Nacho Pizza?"
Celebrate by inviting friends and family to share a night of fun at your favorite pizzeria. Another way to celebrate is with a homemade pizza with fresh toppings or by having one delivered. Make individual pizzas so everyone can enjoy their favorite pizza. Order gift cards for future pizza parties to support local businesses.
Share photos of your pizza party on your favorite social media and include #PizzaPartyDay.
Educators and families, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects and ideas to #CelebrateEveryDay!
NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY HISTORY
Our research has not determined the origins of National Pizza Party Day.
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May 17th Celebrated History
1875
Churchill Downs holds the first Kentucky Derby. Aristides ridden by Oliver Lewis, wins the race in 2 minutes, 37 seconds, 3/4.
1897
The Holland VI is launched at the Navy's Lt. Lewis Nixon's Crescent Shipyard in Elizabeth, New Jersey. It became the Navy's first commissioned submarine in 1900 and renamed the USS Holland. Irish-American inventor John Philip Holland designed the submarine in 1896.
1954
The Supreme Court unanimously rules on the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka determining that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
1954
The comedy duo Stan Laurel and Ollie Hardy came to an abrupt stop when Hardy suffered a heart attack. The two never performed together again.
2004
Massachusetts becomes the first state to legalize same-sex marriage.
May 17th Celebrated Birthdays
Cool Papa Bell - 1903
Considered to be one of the fasted baseball players who ever lived, Cool Papa Bell played centerfield in the Negro League from 1928-1945. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Dennis Hopper - 1936
The American actor and filmmaker is known for directing the film Easy Rider and his performances in films such as Apocalypse Now, Blue Velvet, and Hoosiers.
Sugar Ray Leonard - 1956
The 1976 Olympic gold medalist, Sugar Ray Leonard, turned to professional boxing the following year. In 1987 he defeated “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler for the middleweight title. He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997 after his retirement.
Mia Hamm - 1972
Mia Ham played professional soccer for 17 years winning two World Championships and two Olympic gold medals.
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Instant Pizza Dough - No Rise No Yeast
A thin and crispy instant pizza dough, easy and delicious no rise dough for super quick pizzas.
Ing 3 cups flour + some for dusting 1 cup warm water 1 tbl olive oil ½ tsp salt
Method Pre-heat oven to highest setting or at least 450F/230C and place clean baking trays/sheets inside.Add the flour to a bowl. Make a small well in the middle and add the salt warm water. Mix together with a spoon for a few seconds, when dough starts to come together add ol/oil. Using your hands bring the dough together then tip it on to a lightly floured work surface. Knead for a few seconds to form a ball, the dough should be soft and smooth. Divide into two balls, roll out ¼” thick. Carefully transfer to trays.
Notes When measuring out flour, spoon into the cups and not too tightly. Don’t over knead dough, do it just long enough to shape it into a smooth ball.
Pre-heat baking tray while making the dough so they are hot when placing the pizza. Make sure to lightly dust your baking tray with semolina or flour before adding the pizza dough. This stops the pizza from sticking, makes it easy to remove and helps with a crisp base. Mix together with a spoon for a few seconds, when dough starts to come together add ol/oil. Using your hands bring the dough together then tip it on to a lightly floured work surface. Knead for a few seconds to form a ball, the dough should be soft and smooth. Divide into two balls, roll out ¼” thick. Carefully transfer to trays; add fave toppings.
Don’t over-fill with toppings and sauce; shredded mozzarella works best as fresh mozz has excess water. Leftover pizza dough can be wrapped in plastic wrap and foil then frozen.
Hey, every day is pizza day.
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