Baseball & Pizza: Playing “Pepper-oni”

One of the fun things about going to baseball games is eating the food.  There’s nothing like a ballpark hot dog, greasy fries or nachos, and the old favorites: peanuts and Cracker Jacks®.

Unfortunately, the pizza at the park is generally a strike out; with a slice in a box that seems to contain a reheated pizza, not even made on the premises. The vendors often are handing out pies that are jostled, cold and oily, not the most appetizing way to serve our favorite menu item.  (more…)

Liguria Foods – March 2015 Newsletter

The Liguria Foods March Newsletter is out, please click the link below to read about the following topics:

  • How Would You Like Your Pepperoni?
  • Customer Profile: Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizzeria- Living the American Dream
  • Product Showcase: Liguria All-Natural Pepperoni
  • Protein Market Outlook
  • Pizza News Briefs

Liguria Newsletter March 2015

Supersize Your Pizza Expo Experience and Take Home Pepperoni!

As far as the Pizza Expo®, what happens in Vegas shouldn’t stay in Vegas.  All the new information and cool ideas for your restaurant need to be shared with staff and implemented when you get back to work.

Whether this is your first Pizza Expo or 21st, the show is a huge source of information and a tremendous way to network.  In these days of electronic communication, the age-old and hopefully ageless trade show may offer you the only opportunity to meet like-minded business folks face-to-face.  (more…)

The Rise of Fast Casual Pizza

As you scroll down the 800 Degrees website, you have many choices: Choose a Crust, Choose a Base and then come the Add-Ons. You want Neapolitan crust or Gluten-free?  You want a White Pie (Bianca), a Green Pie (Verde), a Marinara or a Margherita?

The Add-Ons are almost too many to mention delineated by Protein, Vegetables and Cheeses. This is definitely not your Uncle Tony’s pizza joint. (more…)

Unlocking the Mysteries of Cured vs. Uncured Meat

To cure or not to cure? That is the question.

While it really isn’t quite that dramatic, the idea of curing meat is curious especially as people become more informed about their food choices.

For some, the difference involves a health issue.  Some people believe uncured meats are more healthful. But that is truly a matter of debate because there is no discernible scientific evidence to prove that cured meats are unhealthy.  (more…)

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