Posts

Why You Should Make Pizza

There are certainly plenty on reasons why you should be making easy. How about this: it's easy. Its fun. And it will save you a ton of money. Making pizza has changed my life. I know it will change yours. Pizza is the universal comfort food. As such, there are just not many people who do not like pizza. Make pizza, be happy. Make more pizza, make everyone happy. You can read my entire article of why you should make pizza: Click Right HERE You can get a free copy of my World Famous Pizza Dough recipe by signing up for Pizza News at: http://pizzatherapy.com ( Pizza Therapy ) Pizza on Earth, Albert http://pizzatherapy.com/ http://grandepublishing.com/ http://pastatherapy.com/ http://hawaiisecret.com/ The Unusual, The Unexplained… http://bimwah.net/ http://lawofreciprocity.info/ http://albertgrande.com/

How to Make Pizza Dough

In this pizza video, I show you step by step how to make pizza dough from scratch. It really is pretty easy. The hardest part is the clean-up. You can get a free copy of this recipe by signing up for Pizza News at http://pizzatherapy.com Pizza on Earth,Albert http://pizzatherapy.com/ http://grandepublishing.com/ http://pastatherapy.com/ http://hawaiisecret.com/ The Unusual, The Unexplained… http://bimwah.net/ http://lawofreciprocity.info/ http://albertgrande.com/

Pizza Demo by Albert Grande

Image
Here is a very short video of a pizza demonstration for a group of students. I am discussing Chef Peter Reinhart's take on the future of pizza... Maker sure you check out Peter Reinhart's incredible pizza book, American Pie Pizza on Earth, Albert http://pizzatherapy.com/ http://grandepublishing.com/ http://pastatherapy.com/ http://hawaiisecret.com/ The Unusual, The Unexplained… http://bimwah.net/ http://lawofreciprocity.info/

Pizza Therapy in Action

Image
I am regularly reminded why I created the website: Pizza Therapy . I wanted to share some of the joy, my friends and I received, when my Dad (Big Al) , would mke pizza for us. I'm sure my Dad would be very proud. He is a recent email from my friend, Jaime : "Albert, my family - Grandpa , Grandpa , my sisters , my brothers , nieces , nephew , in-laws, husband , my two kids and some friends all had their hand in pizza and calzone making last night. There were 20 of us all together from age 1 - 74. Master kamado Chef David had the kamado cooking up our pizza's and calzones just right. Here's some pictures of our "Pizza in Palisades Night". Everyone just loved your recipe for the pizza crust!" Here is a picture of a kamado (a type of Japanese grill): Thanks, Jaime . Now that's what I'm talking about: Pizza Therapy in action! Pizza on Earth, Albert http://pizzatherapy.com/ http://grandepublishing.com/ http://pastatherapy.com/ http://hawaiis...

Good Pizza, Great Pizza...

Image
Albert's Pepperoni Pizza During the last couple of weeks, I had a chance to sample some great pizza. Pepe's and Sally's Apizza , (Wooster Street, New Haven, Connecticut) did not disappoint me. They were fantastic, as usual. On one of my adventures, I stumbled into a pizza joint. The family was busy shopping, so I took it upon myself to check out a new pizza place. The pizza looked good. The crust looked good. The taste was OK. It was not the best pizza I ever had, and it wasn' t the worst. It was good pizza. I agree with Peter Reinhart who says there are two types of pizza: good pizza and great pizza. In some ways pizza is relative,: had I not just had Pepe's or Sally's , I might have rated this pizza much higher. Pepe's and Sally's make great pizza. Anywhere in the pizza universe, this pizza may have been a solid 8 or 9. After Pepe's and Sally's, I would rate it a 6 or 7... Sometimes you can't get great pizza. Sometimes good, is goo...

Sally's Apizza: Some things never change. Be thankful!

Image
The whole family went back to Sally's Apizza on Wooster Street last night. We're glad we did! We got there early, so we would be able to make it for the first seating. We patiently waited for the Sally's lights to be turned on. A few minutes later the doors opened. Unfortunately, we did not get our pizza order in right away, so we had a bit of a wait. This is the price you pay for good pizza. One couple who were seated just ahead of us, got tired of waiting, and ended up walking out. Oh, well. We ordered a medium anchovy, a large bacon and a medium potato pizza. (The potato pizza is not on the menu, so you have to ask). Our pizzas were fantastic. The crust was slightly burnt, just the way I like it. The coal fired oven imparts a great taste to the dough. The crust is ultra thin and very tasty. The toppings were perfect. I had a chance to chat with Flo Consiglio , owner of Sally's , for a couple of minutes. I asked her if there would be anything new at Sally's . Sh...

Portobello Mushrooms

Image
Here is a picture of a Portobello and Capacolla Pizza Before I get into the magic of the portobello mushroom, I want to give you an update of what I am doing. I'm currently on the East Coast, completing the last leg of my vacation. I like to call it: The East Coast Pizza Tour . I was able to get to Pepe's as well as Sally's Apizza . The pizzas at each pizzeria were both memorable and very satisfying. I was able to do some great interviews, which I will be making available at pizzatherapy.com in the near future. In the meantime, I have been creating several videos which I want to share with you. I did a review of my favorite mushroom, the Portobello . I have found these mushrooms very easy to work with as well as having a great taste. You can use them in pasta sauce, sandwiches, on the grill and of course as a topping for pizza. I think the potobello really adds to any dish. they have a beefy texture and a wonderful flavor. Videos are something new to me, but I think the t...