Posted on 02/09/2024 7:01:56 AM PST by Red Badger
NATIONAL PIZZA DAY
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.
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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
Use #NationalPizzaDay to post on social media.
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.
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February 9th Celebrated History
1825 When the 1825 election came to the Electoral College, no candidate held a majority vote. The House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams who came in second in the popular vote after Andrew Jackson.
1870 President Ulysses S. Grant signs a joint resolution of Congress establishing the U.S. Weather Bureau under the Secretary of War.
1895 William George Morgan of Lockport, New York, invents a game called Mintonette based on the game of badminton. The name would later be changed to volleyball.
1971 National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York elects Satchel Paige as the first Negro League player to be honored.
February 9th Celebrated History
Thomas Paine - 1737 The American Founding Father authored influential essays including Common Sense and The American Crisis which helped sway Colonial support for independence. However, by the end of his life, Paine had lost much of the respect of his peers.
William Henry Harrison - 1773 In 1841, the 9th President of the United States became the oldest person to be elected to the highest office in the country. Thirty-two days later, he died of pneumonia, serving the shortest term in presidential history.
Amy Lowell - 1874 The award-winning American poet published several collections of poems. Her collections include A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass and Sword Blades and Poppy Seed.
Carole King - 1942 Since the 1960s, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has produced a number of hit songs for artists such as Bobby Vee, The Drifters, and Aretha Franklin.
Mia Farrow - 1945 For nearly 6 decades, the award-winning American actress has wowed audiences on stage and screen with her performances. Her most notable films include Rosemary's Baby, The Great Gatsby, and Hannah and Her Sisters.
Honorable Mentions
Gypsy Rose Lee - 1914 Judith Light - 1949 Terry McAuliffe - 1957
If it doesn’t have garlic and anchovies, it ain’t pizza….
That’s why I have to cut back on my pizza consumption. I would like to lose a few pounds. We like to make our own and be creative, but we will also buy frozen or order out.
Yup. No more beer for me. That used to be a match made in heaven.
A few months ago, I started making my own ... It's fun, it's inexpensive, and it's even better than the family owned pizzerias.
All we are saying, is Give Pizza A Chance!
Can’t get any fresher than that!............
The one thing I miss about NYC is you can get a slice just about anywhere.
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