David was off the past couple days so I wasn’t on as much on the 5th as I thought I would be. Which is why I’m late in letting everyone know September 5th was National Cheese Pizza Day #NationalCheesePizzaDay
I don’t know about you but I can tell you National Cheese Pizza Day is going to make Charlie so happy. Charlie could eat Pizza 24/7 for 365 days and still not be tired of Pizza. Which I would be sick of the second day we had Pizza. How about you?
If your #Homeschooling your children you could add #NationalCheesePizzaDay to your studies and learn how Pizza was created. Study the State Pizza got it’s start in. Have your children create and draw a Pizza in there Art Class.
Read and watch movies based on Pizza. Research and see if there were songs written about Pizza. Then even if your children aren’t taking a Cooking Class which Charlie did when #homeschooling your children could make Homemade Biscuit Pizza for dinner which I plan on doing. Would you like to join us?
Hold the toppings, please because National Cheese Pizza Day is celebrated annually on September 5th, and it’s time for you to celebrate in Cheese-Pizza style. We all love the classics, including Pepperoni, Pizza with Pineapple, Barbecued Chicken Pizza, or juicy Meat lovers. Nothing surpasses the basics of holding a gently folded, single slice of Pizza including Cheese Pizza.
Each year, more than 2 billion pounds of Pizza Cheese is produced in the U.S. alone. On National Cheese Pizza Day savor a slice of Cheese Pizza for yourself, and share a slice or two with your very best friends. Order extra Cheese Pizza for a snack later on.
You may be familiar with National Pizza Day on February 9th: but it’s an iconic day for everyone to celebrate their favorite Pizza dish. But to give special appreciation to Cheese Pizza, and National Cheese Pizza Day was born to be celebrated every year on September 5th.
Let’s be honest, with each other every Pizza deserves its own day for love including the Margherita Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Olive Pizza, and Mushroom Pizza which is most likely the reason for National Cheese Pizza Day being created. Although the exact creator and birth date are unknown, National Cheese Pizza Day Activities is still a day that is widely celebrated and, of course, participated.
The beginnings of Pizza aren’t exactly known either, but many people date the creation of Pizza back to Ancient Greece when people would cover their bread with Oils, Herbs, and Cheese. Doesn’t that sound like a Pizza, right?
However, the kind of Flatbread Pizza that is well-known now was first created in Naples, Italy, and this Flatbread Pizza used the highest-quality Buffalo Mozzarella to create the origins of Cheese Pizza that is loved today.
Eventually, travel and discovery led to Pizza making its way to the Western Continent. The first Pizza establishment in the Western world opened in 1905 in Little Italy in New York. It wasn’t until 1939 that the D’Amore family introduced Pizza to Los Angeles and the dish had officially made it across the Country.
The popularity of Pizza in the U.S rose dramatically following World War II. Veterans returning from the Italian Campaign, who has been introduced to Italy’s native cuisine, led the increase in Pizza consumption at the time.
It was during the second half of the 20th Century that Pizza became an iconic dish in North America. It was in 1958 that two men, Dan and Frank Carney, borrowed $600 from their mom and opened the first-ever Pizza Hut Kansas. By the 1960s they were coming up against some stiff competition and introduced the iconic red thatched roof that we still associate with them today.
An organized industry association, the Pizza Industry Council, was even set up with the purpose of addressing issues specific to Pizza operators. Today the Pizza industry in the U.S is worth over $40 billion per year.
Cheese Pizza has also had an impact on pop culture, with the dish famously being Kevin Mccallister’s preferred choice in the Home Alone movies. Although perhaps nobody loves Pizza as much as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who became a global phenomenon in the 1990s. Joey Tribianni, the iconic Friends character, also introduced the Joey special in the 1990sm which consisted of two pizzas.
There’s no doubting Pizza has become a U.S and Canadian favorite, and Cheese Pizza is at the heart of it. Pizza is a popular dish at any party or friend gathering, and that’s not about to change anytime soon! Or is it?
National Cheese Pizza Day Activities
- In this crazy world, if one thing is certain, it’s that everyone loves a slice of hot, steaming Pizza. Invite some of your Pizza-lovin’ friends over to celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day.
- All Cheese Pizza might be delicious, but one of them has to be the crème de la crème. Maybe New York has it? Or Chicago? Ask your friends, ask your nearby Italian restaurant owner, or ask Yelp to start your quest on obtaining the best slice of Cheese Pizza.
- Pizza is so good it belongs in a Museum? You heard it right. The United State Pizza Museum is located in Chicago, and another Pizza Museum Pizza Brain operates in Philadelphia. Take the opportunity today and see if there’s a similar Pizza palace or point of Pizza interest near you!
Facts About Pizza
- Americans order an average of 350 slices of Pizza per second.
- 61% of people prefer to order thin crust Pizza over thick or deep-dish Pizza.
- Pizzerias use a lot of Cheese and they purchase more than 4 billion dollars worth of Cheese every year!
- The average Pizzeria goes through roughly 55 Pizza boxes per day.
- 36% of people say Pizza is the perfect breakfast.
Why People Love National Cheese Pizza Day
- We live in a time when health-conscious food options pop up every day. That’s great because healthy food options certainly have their importance but sometimes you just want to grab something filled with grease and Cheese which is where Cheese Pizza comes into play.
- Cheese is universal, Cheese is magical and there are so many varieties of Cheese, each one more sensual than the last.
- As a meal, Cheese Pizza epitomizes the classic everyday Pizza for the everyday person.
- While some people love sitting down and taking their time to enjoy a snack, some just simply have a fast-paced lifestyle. For those people always on the go, a slice of Cheese Pizza is always a great idea. Don’t forget you can fold your Cheese Pizza into a Taco-like shape for maximum pleasure.
Ingredients
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Biscuits (8 Count)
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce
- 2cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese (8 oz)
- Press each biscuit into 6-inch round. Place on 2 large or 3 small greased cookie sheets. Top each round with pizza sauce, Mozzarella Cheese.
- Bake at 375°F 10 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are deep golden brown and Mozzarella Cheese is bubbly.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
