Pizza

September 19, 2008

 

Half Combo / Half Chicken Parm

Half Combo / Half Chicken Parm

 

Why do I love pizza is the question here.

First and foremost - it makes me happy.  The idea that “we’re getting a pizza” gets the adrenaline going.  It’s almost like a special occasion when a pizza is being ordered.   But more than the fact that it makes me happy I would have to say it’s  the memories that surround this fantastic meal. 

It reminds me of my gluttonous youth when it was a race to get the lions share when luck had it that we got a pizza for the family.  It reminds me of good times with friends in different restaurants.  It reminds me of a trip to Italy in the 80’s with my wife ( before we had kids and life was care free - but thats antoher story alltogether ) where we sampled some of Italy’s creations.

Pizza is a special treat enjoyed the world over and I want it to be known that I absolutely love it.  Nothing beats a nice thin tomato and anchovy pizza with a little parmesean and hot pepper seeds.


The Ultimate Cheeseburger

August 29, 2008

 

Cheeseburger 

 

Cheeseburger

 

Inspired by several articles I’ve read on the Food Network web site, I set out to make the ultimate cheeseburger.  The results were astounding to say the least, sending waves of gastronomical pleasures through friends and family .  The burger was a total success and has been added to my limited but delicious list of “things I can cook”  

 

This burger has been a staple in my summer eating habits causing me to loosen the belt a hole or two.  However, I must say that I plan to “stay the course” just like our fearless leader Mr. Bush say’s, and wait until the end of the Labor Day weekend before I resume to eating like a normal human being. 

Time to fire up the grill and start rockin’ todays new burger experiment “The Cuban”