Top Ten Posts of 2016 on the Howie Slice It Blog

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.

1. How to Make Calzone Dough

Calzones are the perfect pocket of cheese. Though these football-shaped, doughy delights may seem difficult to make, it takes less than 10 ingredients to make calzone dough at home.

Get a Slice of Nutrition with Your Veggie Pizza

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.

Infographic: 8 Fun Facts about Pizza

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.)

From nutrients to tip habits, here are some interesting trivia tidbits on everyone's favorite pie, pizza!

What are the Ingredients of Pepperoni?

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.

Pizza Infographic: A Slice of Pizza History - Timeline

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. Some began by opening their own pizza shops that remain open to this day.

Why is Pizza Dough Sticky?

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).

Is There a Correlation Between Pizza and Happiness?

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.

Pizza is the Perfect Meal to Order in Your Hotel Room

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.

Pizza is the perfect meal to order in your hotel room. Here’s why:

Planning an Epic Pizza-Centric Oscars Viewing Party

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.

4 Famous Howies

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.