Pizza

Pizza Pizza, Can’t Get Enough Of It

Who doesn’t like a good slice of pizza, or even a whole pie? Whether it is homemade or delivered by a major chain such as Dominos Pizza or Pizza Hut, pizza is one of the most popular foods out there, and even on a typical upscale Italian restaurant’s menu pizza can be found. Here is some information about pizza.


  • Pizza has been around a long time: even before the dawn of history, humans were cooking meals consisting of flatbread and various toppings. The word “pizza” dates back to the Middle Ages, but not until the discovery of the New World and its indigenous plants were Europeans able to add an ingredient most consider essential to pizza: tomato sauce.
  • Some people hate the thought of eating pizza for breakfast, while others can’t get enough of it. Special breakfast pizzas also exist.
  • The largest pizza chains in the United States are Pizza Hut, Domino’s Pizza, and Papa John’s Pizza. Little Caesar’s, with its famous slogan “Pizza Pizza,” is in fourth place, but claims to be the leader in carry-out.
  • John Schnatter, founder of Papa John’s, is one Papa pizza has made rich. When starting his company in the 1980s, he had to sell his beloved Camaro to pay for the business, but in 2009 he repurchased it for a quarter of a million dollars.
  • Pizza coupons for various companies are easy to find, and can help save the frugal pizza-lover some much-needed “dough.” Sorry, couldn’t resist!
  • Pizza has a reputation for being unhealthy, but there are plenty of pizzas available with low calories and healthy toppings such as vegetables and low-fat cheese. No longer does being health-conscious mean forgoing the great taste of pizza.
  • Many varieties of gourmet pizzas are available for pizza-lovers with refined tastes. These feature high-quality and often exotic ingredients.
  • The Guinness Book of World Records reports that the world’s largest pizza was created in 1990 in South Africa. It was over 22 and a half feet in diameter.

As you can see, the world of pizza is full of fascinating facts. But the most important thing to know about pizza is that tastes great.