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Next week we will begin to move up the coast, leaving Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles for the San Francisco foodie district known as “The Gastro.”  There, we’ll focus in on the fabulous Pizzeria Delfina, owned by James Beard Award winning chef, Craig Stoll and his head pizzaiolo, Anthony Strong, as well as a few other food lovers’ surprises all found within one block of each other. The first segment…Read More…

Hi Everyone, My Yahoo e-mail was hacked last night with that scam about being robbed in London and needing cash. I’m using this site now to try to reach as many of you as possible who may have gotten this phony scam with my address. Please DO NOT respond to it–it hijacked my whole e-history and I can’t even use my yahoo e-mail to warn folks, so I’m doing it…Read More…

Hi Everyone, Looks like things are heating up as we enter March Madness! Jamie Oliver commented on Tom Carrig’s Guest Column and our video webisode archive is growing by leaps and bounds. Here’s what’s coming this week: –On Tuesday, I’ll be posting on Peter’s Blog about some interesting up coming events. –On Wednesday, we’ll post a wonderful new recipe for pickled hot peppers that you can easily make at home….Read More…

This week we return to Pizzeria Basta in Boulder, CO, for another Kelly Whitaker pizza demo. This time, Kelly shows us his personal favorite, a simple and delicious Marinara pizza, with a few special Kelly touches. This video will post on Thursday. I’ll be back on Tuesday for a new Peter’s Blog, with some comments on the growing gluten free trend. Along the same lines, new Guest Columnist Tom Carrig…Read More…

This week we return to Pizzeria Mozza for the first of the final two Mozza webisode segments, this one featuring a round table discussion held at Osteria Mozza (next door to Pizzeria Mozza) with food writer’s Russ Parsons and Kristine Kidd, as well as Nancy Silverton and me. Of course, the real stars are the pizzas, but it sure was fun making pizza talk with some serious, well respected fellow…Read More…

Hi Everyone, This week we will be posting a new instructional video from Kelly Whitaker of Pizzeria Basta. His previous video, showcasing a wonderful burrata cheese appetizer, was such a hit we’ve decided to bring him back for an encore. This video will post on Thursday (and, if you missed it, you can see his previous video on the Instructionals page in the archives). On Wednesday, I’ll be posting one…Read More…

This week we return to Pizzeria Mozza, where we spend some time with founding visionary, Nancy Silverton. After all the videos we’ve already shown, from the LaBrea Bakery where the dough is made, to Executive Pizzaiolo Matt Molina, who oversees daily production, it’s time to hear from Nancy herself, about how she conceived of her unique dough, her topping ideas, and the inspiration that drives her creative process. This webisode…Read More…

During the week of February 7th, look for the following new posts:–A new Instructional Video, filmed at The Fire Within Conference in Boulder. This one features a change of pace: a S’mores Pizza (yes, you read that correctly); a whimsical take on everyone’s favorite camp fire treat. You’ll love this one, which will post on Thursday! –A new Peter’s Blog, as always, posting on Tuesday. –An herb oil recipe from…Read More…

During the week of January 31st, look for the following new postings: –On Thursday we’ll return to Pizzeria Mozza for another Webisode segment to see how that wonderful LaBrea Bakery dough gets transformed into gorgeous pizzas by Pizzaiolo Matt Molina, under the guidance of Nancy Silverton. –On Peter’s Blog, posting on Tuesday, some news about the growing number of wood-fired caterers and how you can track them down for your…Read More…

Week Four is now in session, so here’s a preview of what’s coming during Week Five, beginning January 17th: –More from Pizzeria Mozza–this time a trip to LaBrea Bakery to see where and how the Mozza dough is made. You’ll love the big mixers and how this unique dough comes together. This is the third in our seven-part Pizzeria Mozza series. –Part Two of John Arena’s Guest Column on Pizza…Read More…