May 16th was National Pizza Party Day #PizzaPartyDay. My family has been sick for a couple weeks and I let National Pizza Party slide by without doing anything about National Pizza Day. I was thinking since our house is a total mess and David is having a hard day at work today.
I’m trying hard to catch up work I was thinking I might host a Pizza Party today and no, I’ve not going to invite anyone other than David and Charlie. This is a party to celebrate my family and how much I appreciate them for taking care of me while I’ve been sick. Next time I will invite you to join us.
That doesn’t stop you from having a blast on National Pizza Party Day which is a no pie-in-the-Sky idea. Think back to your childhood and you will see Pizza’s the very definition of a good time. On May 16th the options are plentiful. Whip up a Pizza or two or even three at home or head out to your favorite Pizza Restaurant for food and fun.
Pizza is mainly thought of as an Italian dish, pizza that has seemingly existed forever. Did you know the ancient Greeks used to flavor their Flatbread with Oils, Herbs, and Cheese, while Persian Soldiers used to bake their own Pizzas on the hot surfaces of their shields.
Traditional Pizza is also known as Neapolitan Pizza, and it originates as the name suggests from Naples, around the middle of the 16th century. Italian immigrants later introduced the dish to their new American compatriots, and eventually, Pizza became the savory crowd-pleaser we know it to be today.
National Pizza Party Day Activities
- There is no better way to bond with your friends and family and meet new people than by inviting them to your place and feeding them Pizza. Is there?
- You can decorate your place with Pizza-themed decorations because you’re celebrating a National Holiday.
- Put together Pizza-themed party games. Check out Monopoly Pizza Board Game for Kids Ages 8 & Up. I have this game and its a lot of tun to play.
- Haven’t you ever wanted to make your own Pizza Crust? I’ve thought about it and today its time to do that. Join me and lets get to kneading the Dough into a circle and toss it into the air, just like the pros do? You can either purchase ready-made Pizza Dough or you can mix your own Pizza Crust. There are plenty of recipe books to help you. Don’t stress if you don’t get the spin right the first time. All the best things in life “knead” practice.
- If you’ve ever wondered where to find the best Pizza in your hometown, today is the perfect day to do it. Gather up a group of friends or go solo. Find out where you can get a Pizza in your area, and go out on the town. You can carry a notebook or you can freewheel it, but the most important thing is to have a good time and eat lots and lots of giant Pizza. Make it more fun and bring your friends and family and let everyone share there favorite Pizza Restaurants for you to join.
Why People Love National Pizza Party Day
Pizza is the ultimate multicultural food and John Green once said that “for almost all of human history, Pizza was impossible.” Pizza as we know it today requires ingredients from very disparate corners of the world. Tomato Sauce wasn’t used on Pizza until trade routes were established between Europe and the Americas. Modern Pizza requires creativity and collaboration between people of very different backgrounds and the result is delicious.
Pizza is delicious because there is something about the combination of standard flavors including Sauce, Cheese, Spices and Herbs that is fundamentally appealing to us. At the same time, the recipe is so basic that it allows for endless experimentation and innovation.
Pizza complements a party perfectly because Pizza is a finger-food by default, which has the effect of making any atmosphere feel more easy and comfortable. People tend to have the most fun when they feel comfortable around others, Pizza can help create the perfect atmosphere for any party. And if that party happens to be a Pizza party…well, that’s just a bonus.
Recipe for Cheeseburger Pizza
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
¾ pound ground beef chuck
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 (14 ounce) pre-baked pizza crust
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup dill pickle slices
1 cup shredded lettuce (Optional)
1 cup diced tomatoes (Optional
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Set aside.
- Mix together ketchup and mustard in a small bowl; spread mixture over pizza crust. Sprinkle mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top and cover with cooked beef and onions. Transfer pizza to a large baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Top with pickle slices and allow pizza to cool for 5 minutes. Top with lettuce and tomatoes before slicing and serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
