Howie Slice it - The Pizza Blog

Wednesday Feb 01, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, the Super Bowl is right around the corner. Even if your team didn’t make it to the big game, you can still plan the ultimate Super Bowl party.

Monday Jan 30, 2017

Groundhog Day is when the U.S. finds out if they need to continue trudging through snow and ice for six more weeks, or if spring is right around the corner. While some people tune in to see if the groundhog sees his shadows or not, others tune in to catch the classic Groundhog Day movie with Bill Murray.

Thursday Jan 26, 2017

The Oscar nominations are out and “La La Land” has officially put the entire industry in a trance. The Los Angeles inspired musical came out on top with 14 nominations, which ties it for most nominations in history right alongside “Titanic,” and “All About Eve.”

Thursday Jan 19, 2017

Finger foods rule during football season so it shouldn’t surprise you that every Super Bowl Sunday, billions of chicken wings are consumed.

Thursday Dec 15, 2016

Tuesday Dec 13, 2016

You have a big event coming up and need to start planning – including the menu. Catering can get expensive quickly when you think about needing appetizers, entrees and dessert.  While cooking for a large party might cut costs, it’s a lot of work and takes a lot of time. But there is a happy medium – pizza catering.

Wednesday Nov 30, 2016

Jalapeños are medium-sized chili peppers used to add spice to foods. Did you know that jalapeños are actually a fruit? The use of jalapeños dates back to Aztecs and Mayans who used it in their own cooking and believed it could cure colds, strengthen the body and help with depression.

Monday Nov 28, 2016

Feta cheese is a white cheese made from sheep’s milk that originated in Greece. Some feta cheese is a mixture of sheep and goat’s milk. Similarly brined white cheeses produced in Europe are made partly of cow’s milk.

Wednesday Nov 23, 2016

If you love pizza, as millions of Americans do, then you are probably eating pizza at least once a week if not more. By now, you know your favorite type of pizza and maybe even how long it takes your delivery to arrive at your place. You might even have your local Hungry Howie’s phone number memorized or bookmarked on your computer.

Monday Nov 21, 2016

Pairing wine and pizza is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when choosing what to serve with dinner. After all, your memories of pizza probably revolve around have a 2-liter of soda delivered with the meal or perhaps enjoying some beer and pizza while cramming for your finals.

Thursday Nov 17, 2016

One of the biggest arguments in the world of pizza is based on which style is better, Chicago or New York? The disagreement may never be resolved. Though these two types of pizza are the most popular, there are many other styles.

As a pizza connoisseur, it’s time to get educated on all the different types of pizza available, from flatbread to focaccia and from St. Louis to Sicilian.

Tuesday Nov 15, 2016

There are many discussions on the right way to eat pizza. From the folding method to using a fork and knife to eating the crust first. What some pizza lovers may not realize, though, is that there are many more ways to enjoy pizza than the traditional pie.

Friday Nov 11, 2016

In the early 1900s, pizza was considered cheap peasant fare, made at home by southern Italian immigrant women. In 1905, Gennaro Lombardi applied for the first license to sell the pizza he made at his grocery store on Spring Street in New York City, then a thriving Italian-American neighborhood. Soon, pizza parlors popped up in Coney Island and Greenwich Village in New York; Trenton, New Jersey; New Haven, Connecticut; and San Francisco, California.

Friday Nov 11, 2016

The cheese making process has been around for nearly 4,000 years and there are an estimated 2,000 varieties of cheeses.

If you are a cheese connoisseur, you might be quick to recognize all the difference varieties. However, some cheeses may seem too similar, especially those that look exactly alike. 

Monday Nov 07, 2016

Losing weight can be difficult. Although there are many diet plans to choose from, many of them specify that it’s best to stick with lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, that means you will have to control your pizza cravings…or will you?

A new study is suggesting that eating pizza could actually help you lose weight.

Wednesday Nov 02, 2016

If you’re in the mood for pizza, but don’t really want to eat or share an entire pie, pizza rolls are a perfectly sized treat to fulfill your craving.

The history of who invented pizza rolls is difficult to pin down, but two particular accounts stand out.

Wednesday Nov 02, 2016

At both the collegiate and professional level, football season is back. From Saturday through Sunday, football fans engage in watching their teams take on rivals in hopes of getting to the big game.

Even those who do not have a chance to go to live games will still be able to enjoy watching back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday. If you're one of the fans who chooses to stay home on game days, it's likely you're ordering pizza (or wings).

Monday Oct 31, 2016

Choosing spices can be difficult as there are hundreds to choose from when making a culinary masterpiece. What can be confusing, though, is understanding the differences between certain spices and blends.

Creole seasoning vs. Cajun, what’s the difference between these two very similar spices? First, let’s delve into the history of Cajun and creole cooking. One of the main differences between creole and Cajun foods is that Creole cuisine uses tomatoes, while Cajun does not.

Thursday Oct 27, 2016

Halloween is considered the kick-off of the holiday season and it has become one the biggest celebrations of the year.

An estimated 157 million Americans celebrated Halloween in 2015 and spent an average of nearly $75 on candy, décor and costumes. About 13% of Americans even get their pets into the Halloween spirit by dressing them up.

Thursday Oct 27, 2016

Chicken wings come in many different flavors that can be savory, spicy or even sweet. Americans consume upwards of 27 billion wings every year. Though traditional Buffalo sauce reigns, sauces and dry rubs have become more experimental and flavorful.