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Freeing the Dough: Blaine Parker on "Little Ms. Margherita" and the Secrets of Great Pizza What happens when you stop overcomplicating dough and start focusing on the "soul" of the pizza? You get a conversation with Blaine Parker , the creative mind behind the hit book Free the Pizza . Disclosure: As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase through the links on this page, I will be compensated at no extra cost to you. Check out my handpicked favorites at Pizza Therapy & Everyday Wonders . The "Zero to Pizza" Philosophy Blaine joined me on Pizza Therapy to share why so many home pizza ovens end up gathering dust in the garage. His approach is simple: strip away the technical jargon and give beginners a clear roadmap. His book, Free the Pizza , is designed to get you from zero to a delicious pie without the stress of "micro-weight" measurements. "I feel like Margherita has alw...

From Private Eye to Pizza Pro: The Incredible Journey of Ed Barbeau What does it take to go from protecting high-profile clients as a private investigator and bodyguard to being crowned a World Pizza Champion ? For Ed Barbeau, the answer lies in discipline, passion, and a fearless willingness to "throw his hat in the ring." Disclosure: As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase through the links on my page, I will be compensated at no extra cost to you. Check out my handpicked favorites at Pizza Therapy & Everyday Wonders . A Chance Meeting and a Whole Pizza Every great friendship has a story, and this one started with a misunderstanding. At a pre-expo party hosted by Tony Gemignani, I unknowingly started helping myself to slices from a whole pizza sitting in front of Ed. Instead of being annoyed, Ed was incredibly gracious—a testament to the kind of person he is. That moment sparked a connection that led to this d...