According to the National Gardening Association, tomatoes are the most commonly grown backyard vegetable, and for good reason.Not only is a fresh-picked, homegrown tomato extraordinarily tasty
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The beloved pizza: a classic comfort food that nearly everyone has a soft spot for, no matter your age. But whether you’ve been to Italy or have an authentic pizza shop nearby, it’s almost impossible to create something even remotely similar at home. And while we’re not here to advise you on how to make classic Neapolitan pizza at home, we do have a tip that may take your at-home pizza game to the next level: pizza oil. Pizza oil is an emerging secret ingredient to make your homemade pie even more delectable. But what is it, where can you get it, and is it worth seeking out? Let’s find out.
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So, what exactly is pizza oil? Simply put, pizza oil is typically an olive oil infused with ingredients that compliment the classic flavors of pizza. These could range anywhere from basil, oregano, rosemary, shallots, garlic, and onion to paprika, chili, jalapeño, and truffle. There are a few brands currently bringing pizza oil to the market, but you can also easily make it at home.
Pizza oil is intended to be drizzled over a pie fresh from the oven. It can either amplify the flavors already present in the pizza or complete the flavor profile with complementary ingredients. This oil can also be a great substitute for the red chili flakes many of us already sprinkle onto our favorite slices or even serve as the perfect way to jazz up a store-bought frozen pizza. Plus, if you’re springing for an extra-fancy variety—like truffle pizza oil—this pantry addition can provide a more affordable avenue to higher-end ingredients.
But this begs the question, does oil belong on or in pizza? Well, that depends on who you ask.
When it comes to adding oil to pizza dough, the classic Neapolitan pizza dough is completely
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A restaurant-quality pizza can be hard to replicate in your own kitchen, let alone garden. Authentic pizza usually needs a large, purpose built, wood-fired oven that’s beyond most budgets, but enter the domestic pizza oven. Thanks to compact portable designs that cook in minutes, easy to use, outdoor pizza ovens are now readily available and you can have your own taste of Italy that’s indistinguishable from the real thing. Because they cook at such a high temperature, you can have restaurant-quality pizza in only a minute. Just the thing if you have a few guests over – it’s a brilliant party trick to quickly turn out some of the best pizza this side of Naples in your own back garden.
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Bacon is, without a doubt, one of the most delicious and addicting breakfast foods out there. It’s probably not a daily dish for many of us, but every once in a while, bacon just hits the spot. The next time you go to make bacon, we have a hack for you to try—and it may just get you the best bacon you’ve ever had. If you’ve always cooked bacon flat, letting it crinkle on its own, listen up: Twisting bacon might be the secret to your best-ever bacon.
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Sustainability is such a buzzy (and important) topic in so many industries, especially in the architecture and design world. Like the fashion industry, there is a movement towards “slow” design, investing in things that are timeless and long-lasting. Many firms and brands are prioritizing materials and manufacturing/build methods that are eco-friendly and sustainable.
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