February 2010
7 posts
Feb 25th
Dispatches from the Front
Tonight I wanted to start exploring the differences between a straight-up provolone pie and a provolone/mozzarella pie.  I used “Stella” provolone, a provolone I purchased from Westside Market.  For the PM mix I used Polly-O, a packaged shredded mozzarella which I find to be quite tasty. To both pies I added some grated parmigiano reggiano, also purchased at Westside. I’m still...
Feb 17th
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Feb 16th
The Beginning
I’ve been making pizza with Trader Joe’s pizza dough for a few weeks now.  I’m getting better, but the quest to create the greatest Trader Joe’s pizza is a never-ending one.  I am an artistic genius and creating pizza is an obsession.  What kind of cheese should I use?  Should I use multiple cheeses on the same pie?  In what proportions?  What about toppings?  In what...
Feb 16th