Americans eat lots of pizza, primarily because it’s cheap
and convenient. More than three billion dollars worth of pizza are sold here
every year. Our five top pizza-eating days are Super Bowl Sunday, New Year’s
Eve, Halloween, the night before Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day. Pizza’s the
most popular food for kids between the ages of three and eleven. More than
two-thirds of us prefer a thin crust. Fourteen percent like deep-dish, and
eleven percent go for the extra thin and crispy. Pepperoni is the topping of
choice here, accounting for more than a third of our pizza orders. Women are twice
as likely as men to ask for vegetables on their pizza. My personal favorite,
Pizza Margherita, is supposed to be named for Queen Margherita of Savoy. It consists
of thinly sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil leaves, and is supposed
to reflect the colors of the Italian flag. Happy National Pizza Day!
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