October 9th is International Beer and Pizza Day #BeerAndPizzaDay and I can tell you this is one #Holiday that both David and Charlie can sink there teeth into. Charlie loves #Pizza just as much as David does. David believes he needs at least one #Beer a day.
If David and I didn’t have a #datenight scheduled for Thursday evening and I wasn’t boke I would have ordered Mama’s Pizza for David for all he does for Charlie and I with a nice cold Beer. For Charlie I would have gotten Dominoes Pizza.
Before you ask what would I eat I would either snag a slice or two of there Pizza or I would order me a personal Meat Lovers Pan Pizza from Dominoes. Would you like to join me for dinner? If so what type of Pizza would you like and why and from where?
International Beer and Pizza Day is on October 9th, and there’s no better day to throw a Pizza and Beer party. When you think of Pizza, you most likely think of Italy, but did you know that the first Pizza was made by the Greeks and Egyptians, not the Italians? Pepperoni may be the most popular Pizza topping in the world but in ancient times, the Greeks and Egyptians coated their flat-Bread Pizza in Olive Oil and Spices.
If you’re familiar with some of the world’s best food pairings then, chances are, you’ve had a glass of Beer with a slice of Pizza and it’s no surprise that one of the world’s best combinations originates from the same class of food, Cereal Grains.
Did you know Beer is one of the oldest drinks produced by mankind. beer is brewed from Cereal Grains, which contain starch Sugars that produce ethanol and carbonation during the fermentation process. Beer consumption dates as far back as 5000 B.C. in Iran and was recorded in history books of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia before spreading around the world.
In the Middle Ages, the brewing process of Beer was a craft passed down as a family-oriented activity. By the end of this period, the production of Beer moved from a small-scale domestic industry to a large-scale export industry. The Industrial Revolution introduced a more controlled and mechanized process for brewing Beer as technology developed in Countries like Britain and Germany.
Pizza Dough is derived from Cereal Grains as well, which are ground up together to make Flour. The origin of Pizza can be traced to ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. However, the modern birthplace of Pizza is a Greek settlement in Italy founded in 600 B.C.
Back then, Pizza was an inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly; a favorite of the working poor in the ancient City. Pizza was introduced in other parts of the world as immigrants spread to Europe and the United States.
Pizza and Beer pair so well because they enhance or contrast each other’s flavors. This is possibly what inspired Nick Saulino in 2016 when he marked the first celebration of International Pizza and Beer Day. Since then, more people have embraced the idea of Pizza and Beer as a great food combination.
International Beer and Pizza Day Activities
- We all know there are different Pizzas and toppings to try out. Take the opportunity today and grab a friend and head out to a Restaurant or Bar that serves Beer and Pizza. Alternatively, you can purchase a couple of Beers and order Pizza to be enjoyed at home.
- If you have the chance today you should try a new Pizza flavor like Japanese Mayo Pizza anyone?
- Celebrate Internationa Pizza and Beer Day by trying out a new Pizza flavor ands mix and match it up for that extra zing.
- Take five minutes today to share your favorite Pizza and Beer combination with your friends on Social Media.
Interesting Facts About Pizzas
- Did you know the most expensive Pizza in the world is $12,000.
- A Pizza Museum exists in Brooklyn, New York.
- Dovilio Nardi, Andrea Mannocchi, Marco Nardi, Matteo Nardi, and Matteo Giannotte prepared the world’s biggest Pizza in Rome, Italy.
- The Hawaiian Pineapple-topped Pizza was invented in Canada by a Greece native, Sam Panopoulos.
- Did you know in 2001, a six-inch Pizza was delivered to the International Space Station?
Why People Love International Beer and Pizza Day
- There are different kinds of Beers to try out including Ale, Lager, or Stout, no, matter whatever Beer you like, we bet there’s a Pizza that pairs nicely with it.
- Here’s our pro tip for Beer drinkers Light Beers pair nicely with light Pizzas.
- Did you know you can have a Beer or a Pizza separately, or you can pair Beer with other food combinations. Either way, Pizzas, and Beers pair well with different delicacies.
- Whether you’re sitting at your favorite pub or just having drinks with some friends, offering or receiving a Beer from someone is a great way to start building and fostering meaningful connections.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
