Dining out in restaurants is clearly exciting. There is such a huge variety of mouth-watering and palatable dishes out on the road that you simply cannot resist. Cakes, pizzas, chocolates, burgers, French Fries, etc. are some examples of fast food products that we cherish. Restaurants are a simple form of entertainment where you can fill your stomach heartily. Some restaurants offer nutrition... read more »

In this rough economy we're all cutting back on expenses like eating out with friends. Many people are hosting dinners and parties less frequently as well. How can you afford to feed six or eight people when you're on a budget for two or four? But being frugal doesn't have to mean skimping on your social life. Here's advice on how to throw a fun, make-you-own-pizza party ... read more »

Although it's easy enough to buy a frozen pizza and stick it in the oven, nothing tastes better than pizza made with homemade dough. It's also really easy to go to your neighborhood bakery and ask for a ball of dough, or buy a frozen package in the grocer's freezer. But it's just as easy to make your own, especially if you have a stand mixer, such as the Kitchen Aid. It r... read more »

Always a hit to have when guest come is a Veggie Pizza Appetizer. Even the non-veggie lovers will love this menu item. First things first you have to gather all your ingredients for this Menu item. Now this is where you can help your local produce stands on the side of the road or your local supermarket. Where most veggie's are from local vendors and organic based. There are a variet... read more »

One of the most popular vegetables you'll find growing in gardens (besides tomatoes) is zucchini. It's a great vegetable to plant, since they are usually tremendously prolific, and if given enough room, plant food and water, each zucchini will yield multiple large fruit. However, after a certain point, you may say "Enough already!" You will be up to your ears in zucchini, as... read more »

The friday work day comes to an end, and the only thing left on your "to do" list is make supper. If you have time to prep to make your own pizza dough then by george, do it. It makes the pizza so much better, and your family will love it (well when you get the crust recipe right). So practice makes perfect, especially if you don't have a bread maker to help. Having no bread maker ... read more »

Homemade pizza is the best and following this recipe will make it even better. Go to you local bakery and ask for a pound of bread dough. I go to my local Italian bakery and they have the best. Have on hand mozzarella cheese, plum tomatoes (2), mushrooms, peppers, pepperoni, anchovies --- and any other ingredient you think makes for a great pizza. I use the bottom pan of the broiler gri... read more »

Finally got that great job down at your local pizza restaurant delivering pizza's? Well, congratulations, but let me be the first to say, it won't be as big of a breeze as you think it will be buster. Here's some simple advice to help you be efficient and <Brack up nice tips>. First things first, every day you should look your best. In dress code, with your name tag and anythi... read more »

For the best thin crust pizza, I rely on my local bakery for dough. Depending on the size of the pizza, usually for one 12 inch -- one pound of dough will do. Work the dough by stretching and pulling gently until it fits into the bottom of a lightly oiled pizza pan. I prefer not to roll it. By stretching and pulling -- with patients -- the dough will fit the pan to perfection. It doesn'... read more »

Everyone knows that the economy is struggling right now. More and more families are finding it hard to make ends meet. If you're like me, you're looking for ways to cut corners without sacrificing all the fun in life. Instead of going out for pizza, why not take some time to plan a special pizza party at home with your family? Not only will you save money, but you can forge bonds with yo... read more »