The final pizza has been made and the flour has settled on the 2025 Pizza Expo and International Pizza Challenge. While some may say there is always room for improvement, I feel our team could not have done any better. The competition was fierce, the judges were fair and the fans were hungry. The trifecta of a great competition. Our team made their bet pizzas, … [Read more...] about 2025 International Pizza Challenge – USPT and Galbani Pro Team
The Pizza Kitchen: On the Road visits US Pizza Team member and Acrobatic Coach, Jamie Culliton, Owner of The Nona Slice House and multiple time world champion, Culliton walks us through one of his award winning pizzas utilizing some of the best pans in the industry. The Vodkaroni: 14x14 Lloyd Pans Sicilian Style Pizza Pan 3-day, parbaked fermented Sicilian Style Pizza … [Read more...] about RECIPE: The Vodkaroni – The Nona Slice House and Lloyd Pans
Pizza isn’t just about crust thickness or topping combos—it’s about the sauce pulling everything together. Every pizza style has its own vibe, and the sauce is the supporting actor that makes the lead shine. Bold, cheesy pies with hefty crusts? They need the muscle of a cooked sauce to balance the weight. Minimalist masterpieces with delicate cheeses and fresh veggies? … [Read more...] about Perfecting Your Pizza Sauce Part 3: ‘Let the Tomatoes Speak for Themselves,’ Expert Chef Says
The US Pizza Team Can’t Win Without the Right Tools—And Now We’ve Got the Best! Hold onto your pizza peels, folks, because we’ve got some seriously exciting news! The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) is thrilled to announce that Gi.Metal, the industry’s gold standard for top-quality pizza tools, is officially joining the roster as a sponsor. And let’s be real – when it comes to … [Read more...] about Blue Handles, Big Wins: Gi.Metal Becomes Proud Sponsors of the U.S. Pizza Team
By Brian Hernandez Anchovies. Just hearing the name makes some people react like they just found a xenomorph in their pizza box. But why? Is it because they’re salty? Bold? Packed with umami? Sounds an awful lot like Parmesan if you ask me—bacon, too, for that matter—and nobody complains about that. Somewhere along the line, anchovies got shoved into the culinary locker … [Read more...] about Anchovies: The Pizza Topping People Love to Hate Is an Underrated Umami Powerhouse
