This was such an interesting and enjoyable read! My first pizza memory, probably at about ten years old, ( mid 60's) was a restaurant called "Shakey's" here in Houston, complete with honky tonk piano music and mugs of root beer. Delicious! When made at home, it was a Chef Boy Ardee kit, and we also made the English muffin variety which was touted by early Weight Watchers as fit for their program. I now make homemade crust, thin, with a variety of toppings depending upon my mood and what's on hand. Barbecue chicken is a favorite with my grown kids, no doubt made popular by California Pizza Kitchen restaurant....but my personal favorite is good 'ol Italian sausage, onion and mushroom...with fresh mozzarella.

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