Pizza Blog from pizzatherapy.com

Shhh. Listen: It's me, Albert Grande, The Pizza Promoter . I try to keep a low profile. Sure sometimes I tend be a little loud. And I have gotten carried away occasionally...but that is my personality. I can't help it. I'm Italian. I guess its a genetic thing. Most of the time, I just try to remain anonymous. Now don't get me wrong, I love eating pizza. I love writing about pizza and I love making pizza. But most of all, I love talking about pizza. Hey, don't get me started.  For most of my pizza adventures, I quietly enjoy my pizza. Anonymously. The other night while eating pizza with some friends I got a tap on the shoulder.... "Are you that Pizza Therapy  ( http://pizzatherapy.com/ )  guy?" "Well, yeah", I answered sheepishly. "I have to tell you... you changed the way I look at pizza." "Are you kidding me? I changed your pizza perceptions?   Pizza Therapy , changed the way you look at pizza? I asked. "Absolu...

From our good friend Bean at The Pizza Therapy Forum I make the dough in my bread machine and add 2 t. olive oil. The second time I made it I added cumin and chopped jalapenos to the dough & it turned out awesome! The leftover black beans make a great ‘sauce’ for the pizza mixed with seasonings. I have used this for a chicken fajita and taco pizza. Black Bean Pizza Dough 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (I used 2 t.) 2 cups bread flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1/4 cup pureed black beans (if use canned beans, rinse and drain first) Combine and knead all ingredients (I use my bread machine). Let rise 50-60 minutes. Roll dough on a cornmeal-covered counter. Place dough in pizza pan. For a thin, crispy crust, place toppings on dough and bake immediately. For a thicker, chewier crust, allow dough to rise 15-30 minutes before adding toppings. Place pizza on the bottom rack of oven (Preheated to 500 degrees) 5-10 minutes. Thanks, Bean. Pi...

The following video was shot recently on the North Shore of Oahu. The North Shore boasts some of the best surfing in Hawaii and the world. Now, the North Shore has some of the best pizza in Hawaii (and the world). Let me explain. My friend Paul created the most wonderful wood fired pizza oven and of course, I had to try it. And I did. Again and again... The oven heats up to an astounding temperature, allowing the pizzas to cook quickly. I love eating pizza and making pizza. I love promoting pizza. You can discover how to make pizza at Pizza Therapy Here's the video: Enjoy. You can also check out The Pizza Therapy Pizza Book. You can learn a simple step by step method to make your own pizza. Your friends will praise you. You kids will love you. Make Pizza, Be Happy! Here is the link: The Pizza Therapy Pizza Book Pizza on Earth, Good Will to All! albert