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igor_kavinski

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bigboxes said:
I thought you had an Ooni and a home oven w/pizza steel.
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Who? Me? I think you are confusing me with Kaido?

I HATE cooking! Not because of laziness. It's a form of self preservation. Generally I like what I cook so I would end up making too much yummy stuff and then I would gain weight and even bring back my diabetes from remission.

Much simpler and safer to just order it. That way, the cost of it keeps me from eating too much.
 
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bigboxes said:
Are you guys delusional? Dominos, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns... etc... are at the bottom of the barrel. And why are we posting frozen pizza? C'mon guys. You can do better!
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I picked up a Presto Pizzazz & have been field-testing frozen pizzas lately. It's a fun toy!

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igor_kavinski said:
I liked Papa John's the first time I ordered it. However, on subsequent orders, I felt it was too greasy. They do seem to be generous with toppings.

My last Papa Johns experience was kinda disastrous. I ordered almost 7 pizzas coz they had some prize draw going for about $250,000 and that many pizzas got me three entries into the prize draw. I shared it with everyone in the office. Unfortunately, maybe they used very old refrigerated cheese or something because next day, I got a really bad sinus headache which lasted 3 to 4 days and horrible as always because I cannot work or sleep properly and I even lose my appetite. This usually happens when I eat dairy that's been frozen for too long.
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Papa John's is too saucy for my tastes.

As far as aged cheese goes, I found out that the root of my issues was histamine intolerance. Sinus issues were the bane of my existence for most of my life! I've been on treatment for 3 years now...I never take a single clog-free/runny-nose-free day for granted!!
 
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The Only Neapolitan Pizza Dough Tutorial You Need:

I'm not an overly huge fan of Neapolitan pizza. The only place I really like it from is Zeneli's, which is oddly enough on Wooster Street here in CT: (home of New Haven-style pizza, which is my favorite!)

Zeneli

www.zenelipizzeria.com www.zenelipizzeria.com

 
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That Frank Pepe looks allright. Frankly, "crispy" is all i need to hear.

I even found a guy in Miami Beach that makes roman-style pizza alla teglia, Blozzom 7341 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141, United States

nice crispy browned & spotted base, crispy pan edges, fluffy on top - excellent.
 
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DigDog said:
That Frank Pepe looks allright. Frankly, "crispy" is all i need to hear.
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Their coal-fired oven is 100 years this year!

About us - Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

pepespizzeria.com pepespizzeria.com

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1019253246909892

Sally's is next door & was opened by Frank Pepe's nephew (the new Sally's in Wethersfield is better tho, but the other Pepe's locations aren't as good). Modern Pizza & Zuppardi’s are also worth checking out if you're ever up here! I'm fortunate to commute all over the state, so I go on mini "pizza tours" anytime I have a free minute lol.
 
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Kaido said:
Their coal-fired oven is 100 years this year!

About us - Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

pepespizzeria.com pepespizzeria.com

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1019253246909892

Sally's is next door & was opened by Frank Pepe's nephew (the new Sally's in Wethersfield is better tho, but the other Pepe's locations aren't as good). Modern Pizza & Zuppardi’s are also worth checking out if you're ever up here! I'm fortunate to commute all over the state, so I go on mini "pizza tours" anytime I have a free minute lol.
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ehhh ... i appreciate the sentiment, but i doubt i'll set foot on US soil ever again.

Last time even just the grilling at the airport was more 'murica than i'm willing to deal with. I'm just taking a connecting flight back to civilization, lady, i don't care for your immigration questions.
 
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Made 6 14" pizzas this past weekend. The biggest hit by far was the BBQ chicken and bacon. I could have used a bit more color on the crust, but it was hot as balls and the undercarriage was nice and crisp:

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Pizza ovens review:

www.engadget.com

The best pizza oven for 2025

Outdoor (and indoor) pizza ovens are having a moment. If you've been thinking about buying one, here's everything you need to know before making a decision, plus our top picks for the best pizza ovens you can get today.
www.engadget.com www.engadget.com
 
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idk man, i don't think there' anything that can compete with the 2-flame of a Witt Etna. a flame UNDER the baking stone? yes please.
 
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Wrapping up the Summer of Frozen Pizza:

* The winners by voting consensus are Red Baron Brick Oven & Tombstone
* At about 80% progress on my homemade frozen dough (I have to space out testing so I don't get sick of it LOL)
* The goal is to have a reliable frozen dough base

Three goals: (homemade frozen dough & pies)

1. Raw (to stretch to make personal & full-sized pizzas). Thin or regular hand-stretched dough. Frozen to thaw.
2. Par-baked crusts (easy to decorate for mood customization)
3. Fully-decorated, ready-to-bake pies (heat & eat)

I currently cook for 7 people, including some elderly family members, so frozen homemade pizzas on the Presto will be super-convenient & cheap to make! The unit is $80 new, does a REALLY good job, and is easy to operate!

The primary base I'm working with is a 2-hour yeasted dough, which is kind of a thinner, crispy-chewy dough base. I'm getting really good results with honey & cornmeal mixed in! I'm playing with some options, like sourdough discard & fresh-milled flour, but the granulated yeast base is pretty solid so far!

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nakedfrog said:
Kaido has been at this game for a while, I think he'll be fine.
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4 years in the trenches at the pizza shop back in the day. Didn't eat pizza for about 3 years after that LOL.

The trick is to practice "limited appreciation", i.e. not over-exposing yourself to good stuff. I have ADHD & tend to hyperfixate, so this is a VERY big challenge for me. I've tried to limit it to 1 to 2 pieces a week this summer haha.
 
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Kaido said:
Wrapping up the Summer of Frozen Pizza:

* The winners by voting consensus are Red Baron Brick Oven & Tombstone
* At about 80% progress on my homemade frozen dough (I have to space out testing so I don't get sick of it LOL)
* The goal is to have a reliable frozen dough base

Three goals: (homemade frozen dough & pies)

1. Raw (to stretch to make personal & full-sized pizzas). Thin or regular hand-stretched dough. Frozen to thaw.
2. Par-baked crusts (easy to decorate for mood customization)
3. Fully-decorated, ready-to-bake pies (heat & eat)

I currently cook for 7 people, including some elderly family members, so frozen homemade pizzas on the Presto will be super-convenient & cheap to make! The unit is $80 new, does a REALLY good job, and is easy to operate!

The primary base I'm working with is a 2-hour yeasted dough, which is kind of a thinner, crispy-chewy dough base. I'm getting really good results with honey & cornmeal mixed in! I'm playing with some options, like sourdough discard & fresh-milled flour, but the granulated yeast base is pretty solid so far!

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This is my kind of autism.
 
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JM Aggie08 said:
This is my kind of autism.
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My particular variant is severe Inattentive ADHD. I have to use external structure & body doubling or I just sit around all day in task paralysis LOL

I rarely even cook by myself. I'll even Facetime my nephews to assist in focusing on meal-prepping lol.
 
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