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History of the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears franchise is among the NFL’s elite — especially in the league’s early days. Prior to the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, the Bears won eight NFL championships. They also won the 1985 Super Bowl. In addition to their traditionally winning ways, many know the Bears from the “Da Bears” pop culture phenomenon, popularized by “Saturday… Read more »
Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Let’s be honest — you’d be hard-pressed to find an occasion where pizza isn’t delicious and appropriate. Dinner? Pizza is a great entrée. Lunch? It doesn’t matter if your pizza is fresh or left over from the night before. Breakfast? Absolutely. Anyone who tries to claim pizza isn’t a breakfast food has probably never had… Read more »
Top Things to Do in Minneapolis
The larger of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis is overflowing with attractions and events for people of all ages. Minneapolis consistently ranks as one of the best U.S. cities to live in and its lively entertainment, shopping and art scenes will show you why. No matter the season, Minneapolis has something to offer for sports fans,… Read more »
The History of the Chicago Cubs
It is no wonder fans of the Chicago Cubs bleed Cubbie blue. The baseball team has given its followers more than a hundred years of riveting entertainment and sports history. In honor of this year’s season, following the Cub’s World Series win in 2016, we are looking back on the history of Chicago’s beloved North… Read more »
Songs About Pizza
Saucy, cheesy, quick and delicious, pizza is the perfect party food, easy takeout meal, casual dining choice and leftover lunch pick. Whether you prefer pepperoni, plain, mushroom, sausage, Hawaiian or another unique variety, you can choose pizza’s convenience and delicious flavor for almost any occasion, find it almost anywhere and count on everyone being satisfied… Read more »
Easy Pizza Dough Recipe You Can Master at Home
Any pizza lover knows that the crust can make or break a great pizza. If you have ever tried to make pizza at home, you also know that making your own dough can take a lot of time and effort — it is often tempting to use store-bought dough instead, but after all the care… Read more »
If Chicago Landmarks Were Pizzas
Throughout the city of Chicago, there are famous landmarks that locals and tourists alike enjoy and visit frequently. From historic buildings to unique architecture, Chicago is home to beautiful works of art. The art of Chicago doesn’t only extend to landmarks, however. It also stretches to the local food – more specifically, the pizza. As… Read more »
What Is a Pizza Peel?
Pizza. It’s one of America’s favorite foods. How much do Americans love their pizza? According to The Atlantic, 13 percent of Americans eat pizza on any given day, and pizza sales contribute nearly 37 billion dollars to the national economy each year. American expenditures on pizza account for roughly one-third of global spending on pizza…. Read more »
Why You Should Visit Columbus, Ohio
When you think of centers of creativity, innovation, and “hip”-ness, Ohio probably isn’t the first state to come to mind. To an outsider, Ohio has connotations of cornfields and, well, more cornfields. But cornfields don’t explain Columbus. With a blossoming art scene, a slew of craft breweries and an annual Caffeine Crawl weaving through local… Read more »
How to Make a Calzone — Tips for Making Your Own Italian Classic
Sadly, calzones don’t get as much attention as their open-faced counterpart, pizza — which is weird, right? Especially when you consider the genetic makeup of these bad boys. Loaded with cheeses, topped with Parmesan and filled with your favorite meats and veggies, these half-moon-shaped pies are truly the stuff Italian-food-themed dreams are made of. Below,… Read more »