Bruschetta is a food that originated in central Italy. In Tuscany, Bruschetta is called fettunta — which literally means ‘oiled slices’. In the U.S., we tend to think of Bruschetta mainly as grilled slices of Italian bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and garlic. In Italy, it is one … More

In preparation for this article, I thought long and hard about “healthy” pizza and I have arrived at this conclusion: when it comes to pizza, healthy is more a state of mind than adhering to a rigid dietary regimen. Diets come and diets go, but pizza will always remain popular. … More

Pizza can be a wonderfully nutritious and healthy meal,” emphasizes Anita Jones, MPH, president and CEO of Healthy Dining. What is healthy? Jones explains that a healthy meal is full of nutrient-rich ingredients, while balanced in calories, fat, carbohydrates and protein. Healthy meals include plenty of fresh fruits and/or vegetables, … More

Ever wanted to add garlic to your crust to give it that little bit of extra flavor but found that you couldn't add it without overpowering everything else or ruining the action of the yeast?  Well, now a company out of England gives you a way to add not only … More

No order is complete without a hint of dessert. Italian desserts have satisfied the sweet tooth of people all over the world for centuries, and for your pizzeria, there's no easier way to make a little extra. Usually composed of whipped cream or Marscapone cheese, crepes, and liqueur, these tasty … More

PAUL SCHNEIDER FINELLI PIZZA ELLSWORTH, MAINE Paul came up with several good ideas for serving desserts. "Desserts create a grab-and-go concept, so they must be displayed properly [so the customer can see them]," Paul said. His recipe for canolli has people buying them by the bagful. "I pay $66 for … More

In my past articles you have probably noticed I like to experiment with dishes. To come up with something new or different, you need experience. This comes with being exposed to many different kinds of foods and cultures. It would take too long to write about my 34 years of … More

By traveling to many different restaurants all over the country and sampling a variety of dishes, I have come up with many recipes of my own. I customize these recipes to compliment my menu, and to blend with the style of cooking that I had grown up with as a … More

Last year I made several trips to New York City tracking down ten of New York's landmark and legendary pizzerias. While traveling throughout the Bouroughs, I learned there were a lot of other legendary pizzerias besides the well-known ones. This year I thought it would be nice to pay tribute … More