Over 70's: Do you remember your first pizza?

[shooterdon]

I cannot remember my first pizza. My mom and dad came from Italy and my mom made real pizza. Our pizza had a thick crust, cheese, sliced tomatoes and anchovies.

 

[Oaktree]

Any of you ever buy a frozen pizza from Aldi's then dress it up a bit at home with more toppings and cheeses. It's not bad in a pinch and pretty reasonably priced.

Not sure what Aldi's is, but some of the Walmart refrigerator case (ie-non frozen) pizzas aren't bad, the stuffed crust ones are pretty good. Not pizzaria good, but probably better than what you'd get at Pizza Hut or Little Caesar's. We'll load it up, enough for the 2 of us with a couple slices leftover to reheat for breakfast.

Anyone try making a pizza from a Boboli? I did a few times back in the 70s/80s. Didn't really taste like pizza, but wasn't too bad.

 

[dmccarty]

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Anyone try making a pizza from a Boboli? I did a few times back in the 70s/80s. Didn't really taste like pizza, but wasn't too bad.

I was thinking about Boboli! We used to use them as a pizza crust in the 90's. I did not realize they were made back in the 70's and 80's. We stopped using Boboli when a French bakery opened up locally. That place made me gain at lease 20 pounds! We would get a fresh baguette, cut in lengthwise and use it for the "pizza" crust. The problem was, I would have to buy at least two baguettes, one was to eat on the way home and while we made the pizza baguette. Cuban bread is similar to a French baguette and I sure miss Cuban bread.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

I don't know if it's available everywhere, but Pappa Murphey's makes the best pizza ever; you order it made like you want it, pick it up, take it home and cook it yourself. It's all you could ask for.

 

[Jstpssng]

I don't know if it's available everywhere, but Pappa Murphey's makes the best pizza ever; you order it made like you want it, pick it up, take it home and cook it yourself. It's all you could ask for.

It must be regional. I've heard of the Drop Kick Murphys, but never the pizza.

 

[/pine]

I don't know if it's available everywhere, but Pappa Murphey's makes the best pizza ever; you order it made like you want it, pick it up, take it home and cook it yourself. It's all you could ask for.

That's sort of like those fondue restaurants...when you go there you have to cook your own food...!...(go figure)

 

[JasperFrank]

The Frescetta Brand supermarket pizzas are pretty good and the closest we have found to pizzas in Italy.

We've transitioned to making our own individual pies using store bought pizza dough. And putting on what ever toppings we want. The wife likes subtle flavors, mostly vegetarian, while I like to experiment with strong flavors and sometimes crazy ingredients.

 

[Jstpssng]

The Frescetta Brand supermarket pizzas are pretty good and the closest we have found to pizzas in Italy.

We've transitioned to making our own individual pies using store bought pizza dough. And putting on what ever toppings we want. The wife likes subtle flavors, mostly vegetarian, while I like to experiment with strong flavors and sometimes crazy ingredients.

I'm buying vegetarian more and more. I drain the fat off when I cook hamburg or pork, and don't really care to sop it off my pizza when I buy it premade.

Just out of curiosity, what do you consider "Crazy ingredients?"

 

[5030]

I merely made that comment as an intro to the J Geils tale. You have to be of a certain vintage to appreciate it.

I'd say at 73, I am...

 

[5030]

I still remember working at a pizza joint in high school and making pies.... and yes anchovies were a popular addition

 

[/pine]

The one pizza place near where I grew up (not a chain)...was a mom & pop store called 'Charlie and Millie's'..people would drive miles for their pizza...great crust, exceptional sauce and the absolute highest quality and freshest toppings...they cut it in squares...
...I always ordered "The Alka-Seltzer Special"...


Now I'm craving good pizza....

 

[MossRoad]

Just out of curiosity, what do you consider "Crazy ingredients?"

Canned squid

 

[JasperFrank]

Poutine Pizza

Poutine pizza tops a worldwide favorite - pizza - with the great Canadian favorite, poutine: French fries, gravy, and cheese.

www.allrecipes.com

 

[2LaneCruzer]

It must be regional. I've heard of the Drop Kick Murphys, but never the pizza.

They are in most states (from their website) but none in Maine.

• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri

 

[Oaktree]

The one pizza place near where I grew up (not a chain)...was a mom & pop store called 'Charlie and Millie's'..people would drive miles for their pizza...great crust, exceptional sauce and the absolute highest quality and freshest toppings...they cut it in squares...

The best pizza comes from the mom & pop places...no chain even comes close. There was a mom & pop store near me maybe 30 years ago that made absolutely awesome pizzas. Unfortunately, the owner was a real jerk, couldn't keep help and went out of business.

I still remember working at a pizza joint in high school and making pies.... and yes anchovies were a popular addition

Maybe a regional thing? I don't know anyone who likes them.

Poutine Pizza

Poutine pizza tops a worldwide favorite - pizza - with the great Canadian favorite, poutine: French fries, gravy, and cheese.

www.allrecipes.com

Uhhh, I'll pass. I've had poutine a couple times, once was enough. Can't imagine that on a pizza.

 

[Jstpssng]

Uhhh, I'll pass. I've had poutine a couple times, once was enough. Can't imagine that on a pizza.

My sentiments exactly.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

My new favorite topping is bacon and extra provolone cheese......

I could eat a pizza like that every day!

 

[MossRoad]

Great Michigan Pizza Funeral

Great Michigan Pizza Funeral - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[otlski]

Grew up in Meriden CT just north of New Haven. Early 1960's eating Pepe's and Sally's and the local copy cats. Pepe's opened in 1925. Still awesome.

 

[BravoXray]

There's a family owned pizza joint in town, Paesello's, that makes really great pizza. They have been voted Best Pizza in Michiana a couple of times.
Jeez, makes me hungry just thinking about them.