October 10, 2022
What toppings do you put on your pizza? Is pineapple a real pizza topping?
I actually had this conversation with my brother-in-law a few nights ago. I don’t remember who brought it up, but I think we were discussing the sandwich shop down the street. (They sell pizza, too.) He nearly had a heart attack when I revealed I like pineapple on my pizza.
Not just any pizza. It has to be a traditional Hawaiian style pizza. Which isn’t Hawaiian at all, but the name makes sense when you consider the other toppings.
The basics are the basics. Crust (your choice) pizza sauce and cheese. Now, start with the meats. I don’t think I’ll offend anyone with those. Canadian bacon tops the list. No substitutions. Ham doesn’t cut it. Pepperoni is a bonus. Other meats are fine (Bacon is always good!) but not needed.
Green pepper is called for, as are diced tomato pieces.
Here’s where I may wander into controversy.
Sliced black olives. I know, I know. Many of you don’t like them. You can skip them.
It gets worse.
Pineapple. Yes, pineapple is a fruit. So are olives and tomatoes. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, “Tomatoes are fruits that are considered vegetables by nutritionists.”
If you think that’s bad, I’m not done. There’s one more old-school topping. Yes, I know it sounds crazy. Maraschino cherries, cut in half. And there you have it-one Hawaiian style pizza.
Still with me? What do you think about pineapple as a pizza topping? Let me know in the comments. And check out the other authors by following the links below.
As always, until next time, please stay safe.
October 10, 2022
What toppings do you put on your pizza? Is pineapple a real pizza topping?
Rules:
1. Link your blog to this hop.
2. Notify your following that you are participating in this blog hop.
3. Promise to visit/leave a comment on all participants’ blogs.
4. Tweet/or share each person’s blog post. Use #OpenBook when tweeting.
5. Put a banner on your blog that you are participating.
I like the idea of cherries, a lot of great sweet/sour combinations there. All (I think) it needs is some strong cheese. 😋
More likely a mixture of cheeses to match the variety of flavors.
Hmmm – never heard of the cherry thing. Guess I’ll have to give that a try.
Tweeted.
They are almost impossible to find on a commercial pizza these days.
I love cherries, though cannot say I’ve ever tried them on a pizza. The olives are a massive no for me.
I knew I’d find someone who hated them!
I despise olives!
Poor old pineapple! I loathe olives with a vengeance… nasty little things.
The first time I was asked to try a Hawaiian pizza, I thought they were joking.
I’d be willing to try the rest, but no olives for me. @samanthabwriter from
Balancing Act
Olives are an acquired taste.