Monday, May 31, 2010

Day 2: Pizza!


Everyone knows that Americans love Pizza. Everyone thinks they know that Pizza originated in Italy, but did you know that the Italians stole the idea from China? That's right! Pizza was invented in the Orient! How ironic, then, that there are so many different kinds of pizza, and out of all of them, the least used food is Oriental Cuisine for toppings!

Enough of the history lesson, though. It's time to get down and delicious with the top three most delicious pizzas in America!

#3: Papa Murphy's Herb Chicken Mediterranean Thin Crust DeLite: With a cracker-thin crust, oil instead of tomato sauce, feta cheese, herb chicken, spinach, and various other Mediterranean fixtures, this pizza offers a unique and surprisingly satisfying experience for those who are willing to try something a little different.

#2: Old Chicago's Bacon/Tomato/Onion DIY: Old Chicago, known for its hundred-some brews, is also the best Pizza (and wing) joint in America! The best pizza, however, isn't even on the menu! Ask for a deep dish pizza with regular sauce, and top it with cheese, bacon, tomato, and onions for a delicious and zingy pizza that's a little bit better for you than most!

#1: Domino's New Line of Pizza: I know, I know. A little non-descriptive, yes? But I cannot decide between the delicious flavors of Domino's new pizzas! After years of criticism and being outdone by nearly every pizza chain in America, Domino's has kicked it up a notch by adding spices to the crust, zinging up their sauce, and ordering all their toppings from fresh, local producers! Buy a sausage or pepperoni for a delicious trip to flavor heaven, or add some toppings of your own for a personalized joy-ride for your mouth!

Bonus Pizza: In 2006, a man named Domenico Crolla invented the "Pizza Royale 007", a delicious concoction covered in some of the world's most expensive food stuffs. It measured exactly 12", and was topped with Cognac-marinated lobster, caviar soaked in champagne, sunblush tomato sauce, Scottish smoked salmon, venison medallions, prosciutto, and vintage balsamic vinegar. In addition, the pizza was topped with a significant amount of EDIBLE 24-KARAT GOLD FLAKES!!! Originally worth $3,700, it was auctioned off on eBay and netted an astounding $4,200 U.S. dollars. It was purchased by an Italian Lawyer. Hope it was worth it, buddy. All the proceeds of the pizza were donated to The Fred Hallows Foundation, an organization that seeks to eradicate avoidable blindness in developing countries!

Once again, be sure to check out my other blog, and have a wonderful day! God bless.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Day 1: Coffee


We all know that America's most popular drink (exceeding everything INCLUDING water) is coffee. In other words, America runs on coffee. Coffee, for those of you who like to be told what everything is even though you already know, is a reference to a drink that is created when hot water is run through ground coffee beans. Many different types of coffee exist, but I will cover only my favorite types, from least favorite to most favorite.


#3: Eight O'Clock Coffee Colombian: A black, delicious, nutty tasting coffee which is surprisingly inexpensive at most grocery and convenience stores. Rated "#1 Coffee for Your Dollar" in Consumer Reports magazine, this coffee is the best for the amount of money you can spend on it, and is therefore number three on our list.

#2: Dunkin Donuts Medium Roast Whole Bean: A fruity tasting coffee blended created by America's second favorite doughnut company. Also on Consumer Report's list of best coffees for your dollar, Dunkin Donuts coffee is a step up in price, but also a step up in full flavor and smoothness. Combined with a light hazelnut creamer, this coffee is the perfect morning cup.

#1: Douwe Egbert Filter Blend Medium Roast: America's most smooth, full bodied, tasty coffee with notes of almond and pear masked under the delicious flavor of pure, clean coffee. I don't know how they made a coffee so perfect (possibly by mailing to Heaven for some of God's beans), but Douwe Egbert's line of coffees are the best that there is. The only problem? The price tag. At more than $11.99 per bag (not bulk pricing), Douwy Egbert will eat away at your wallet, should you become a regular drinker.

Bonus Coffee: Kopi Luwak: Arguably the best coffee in the world, Kopi Luwak is the ultimate coffee. At $399.99 a bag on VolcanicaCoffee.com, this coffee is the most delicious, smooth, full flavored, fruity, nutty, DELICIOUS beverage that has never graced my mouth. I will never have another sip, however, as Kopi Luwak is also America's most expensive non-alcoholic drink. Please look this coffee up if it interests you, as I feel you will be VERY interested in how this coffee is produced.

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