February 9 is National Pizza Day.
A Brief History of Pizza
The word “Pizza” is from the old Italian word meaning “A Point”. This popular dish began in Italy, but pizza's original American home is New York City.
Fun Facts About Pizza
A poll showed that people eat pizza on the average of three times a month. The most often times are Friday nights and Movie nights.
The days most popular for ordering pizza are:
- Super Bowl Sunday
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving Eve
- New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
Pizza Days
Other days throughout the year celebrate various kinds of pizzas.
- February 9 – National Pizza Day
- May 17 – National Pizza Party Day
- September 5 – National Cheese Pizza Day ('Hold the Toppings')
- September 20 – National Pepperoni Pizza Day
- November 12 – National Pizza with the works, except anchovies Day
AND - October is known as National Pizza MONTH
Pizza Places
Many pizza fans insist that their regional type is the best. Whether it's thin or thick crust, deep dish, kinds of cheeses, or sauce, or toppings, certain regions insist it is the only way to eat pizza! These include Buffalo, California, Chicago, Detroit, Greek, New York and St. Louis styles. For a complete list of these regional favorites, check out the Wikipedia article here on Pizza in the United States.
More About Pizza
Many of the writers on Review This Reviews have written reviews about pizza recipes, and the products and supplies, such as pizza pans, which aid in creating your favorite pizza. Click HERE for a list of reviews related to PIZZA.
Summary
Happy Pizza Day!
*Review of National Pizza Day is written by Wednesday Elf
+All images in this review are from Pixabay
