Howie Slice it - The Pizza Blog

Friday Mar 31, 2017

When choosing a Flavored Crust®, it is important that you choose toppings and crusts that complement each other. With so many toppings clamoring for attention, a cheese Flavored Crust® will let the toppings on your pizza stand out on their own merits.

Tuesday Mar 28, 2017

Hungry Howie’s is dedicated to customer satisfaction, which is why it is important to know what you as a reader have enjoyed on the Hungry Howie’s blog. Here are the top 10 blog posts devoured by Hungry Howie’s blog readers.

Tuesday Mar 14, 2017

Many people automatically consider pizza as junk food and try to steer clear of it when adopting a healthy diet or fat loss program. However, if you make healthy topping choices, this is far from the case. By loading up on veggie toppings, pizza can become a well-balanced choice that supports your health.

Friday Mar 10, 2017

Are you a trivia geek? When it's pizza trivia, it's never boring. Show off your pizza smarts to your friends with this inforgraphic on fun facts about pizza. 

For instance, did you know 93% of Americans have eaten pizza during the last month? Or that October is National Pizza Month? (OK you probably knew that.)

Tuesday Mar 07, 2017

Pepperoni has been named the number one pizza topping time and time again. And if you love pepperoni, you’re probably enjoying it on more than just pizza. From pepperoni rolls to sandwiches to a cracker topping, there are many ways to enjoy this spicy sausage.

A Brief History of Pepperoni

Pepperoni is borrowed from the word peperoni, the plural of peperone, which is Italian for bell pepper.

Friday Mar 03, 2017

While the history of Hungry Howie’s dates back to 1973, pizza’s history dates back hundreds of years to the 17th century, when flatbreads with toppings were sold by street vendors. By the mid-20th century, World War II veterans were coming home with a newfound love of pizza and introducing it to locals.

Thursday Mar 02, 2017

Making pizza dough is considered an art form to some. After all, there is literally an association dedicated to cultivating the art of making Neapolitan pizza (Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana).

Friday Feb 24, 2017

Are you the kind of person who does a song-and-dance when your pizza delivery arrives? Do you find yourself becoming overly excited as you’re about to dig into your slice of pie? There may be some science to back up why you are so excited about eating pizza.

Wednesday Feb 22, 2017

No matter if you’re traveling for business or pleasure, your hotel room becomes your home away from home, sometimes for a few days or even a few weeks.

One of the biggest struggles of hotel room living is food. Unless you’re lucky enough to have a room with a kitchenette, you’ll likely live off of fast food and granola bars, or in worst case scenarios, those expensive treats in your mini bar, or overpriced room service. Well, it’s time that you learn about a better option: pizza.

Tuesday Feb 21, 2017

Ah the Oscars, the glitz, the glamor, and the groaning that your favorite actor didn’t win. The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, recognize excellence in cinematic achievements. It’s a time when some of the biggest stars in the cinematic universe gather under one roof donning gowns, tuxedos, and plenty of bling.

Wednesday Feb 15, 2017

There are the Bens, the Jennifers, and the Beyonce, but what about the famous Howies? There are quite a few famous Howards, including Howard Hughes, the American entrepreneur, and Howard Stern, who hosted a radio talk show for decades. But those are Howards, not Howies.

Thursday Feb 09, 2017

Hungry Howie’s Butter Parmesan Crust is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, Flavored Crust®.

This particular crust combines two things that almost everyone loves, butter and cheese. Butter and cheese can make almost anything better, including broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

Wednesday Feb 08, 2017

A gluten-free lifestyle can be tough. For many, eating out when they are sensitive to gluten or are following a gluten-free diet is practically impossible.

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.