My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
One day last week, I spotted this clever sign outside City Pizza in Old City...
...and it immediately caused me to say to myself, "Yes, how I DO love pizza!"
However, I am very, very specific about the kinds of pizza I love. I don't like an overloaded pizza with too many toppings. And because I'm vegetarian, I don't like pizza with any meat. I also (sorry if this offends anyone) don't like pineapple on my pizza. I know that many people do, but for me, it makes me want to scream and throw myself off the Empire State Building.
I truly enjoy pineapple. But it belongs in a fruit salad or a Mai Tai, not on my pizza.
Let me put it this way. If I were starving to death in a desert and my only option was to eat pineapple pizza, I'd choose death.
Yes, I openly admit that I'm an Italian-pizza-purist-snob, who feels as Stanley Tucci does...
"It's so repellent, were I to think of it, I might not survive," Tucci described his immense dislike for the topping. "It's just gross."
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My Top 4 Pizzas
Okay, so let's start with my favorite pizza at the top of the list. I love this pizza because of its simplicity - tomato sauce, cheese, and basil on a thin, crispy crust. What more do you need? I could feast on a large one of these all by myself. Including a glass or two of dry red wine...
Neapolitan Margherita Pizza
Next up...
Olive Pizza (I adore olives) I can eat them straight out of the jar.
Next...
Arugula Tomato Cheese Pizza (the arugula gives this pizza a subtle peppery taste)
And last...
Sicilian Pizza (known as focaccia with toppings) - thick pizza with a crunchy, airy base...
My mouth is watering just looking at these photos.
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Quick true story:
Years ago, while talking about food in our employee break room, a coworker (who was notorious for disagreeing just to disagree) dramatically said, "Oh God, I HATE PIZZA! And I also HATE PASTA!"
Guess what I said to her very politely and with a smile on my face?
Really? Well, I hate YOU.
Then, after she left the break room, I gestured her my favorite Italian gesture...
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Have a delicious week, everyone! 🍕💖
*If you care to do so, please share your favorite pizza. And if pineapple pizza is at the top of your list...I forgive you.
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