Monday, February 16, 2009

The popchips winner, a new look, and pizza

First of all, the winner of the popchips is Leanne!

Next, as you've probably noticed, the site has a new design. I want to thank my friends Jessica and Kristine for their help with the new photography and layout.

Finally, the pizza. When Kristine came over today to work on the site, we made some pizza for lunch. I made a batch of pizza dough from Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook and figured we'd come up with toppings based on the contents of my fridge.

We ended up topping the pizza with homemade pesto from the freezer, shredded fontina and parmigiano reggiano cheeses, yellow bell peppers and sliced asparagus. For baking pizza, I usually preheat my oven to 500 degrees - the longer it preheats, the better. When it's time to cook the pizza, I slide it onto a baking stone and lower the oven temperature to 450 degrees. I find that the pizzas are generally ready in about 15 minutes.

This was delicious, although I have to admit, it's hard to go wrong with homemade pizza!


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58 comments:

  1. ReeniFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Love your new look! The pizza looks delicious. Congrats to Leanne!

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  2. Rosie HawthorneFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Hey Sara.
    Your pizza is delish-looking.
    And I'm liking the new site look too.
    Rosie

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  3. JenniferFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Love the new design, I just got one myself! Pizza look delish, when am I invited :)

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  4. priscilla joyFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Hey Sara! I LOVE your new look. So refreshing. And your pizza looks so good.

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  5. teresaFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I'm loving the new blog design and the pizza? Oh yummy! I could eat pizza everyday of the week, so you're speaking my language!

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  6. La Cuisine d'HeleneFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Love the new look. You made a great pizza. Beautiful.

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  7. DewiFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Congratulation Leanne! I am loving the new site, Sara! It's look very clean.
    What a coincidence, I just made pizza margherita for my son and husband. It's their favorite! They might like your recipe too.
    Sounds so delicious.
    Cheers,
    Elra

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  8. KiezieFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Sara, it looks beautiful and crisp!! I love homemade pizza, and yes, I'm with you, it's good, good, good!!

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  9. Varsha VipinsFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Sara..they are sooo yummilicious..!!!..reminds me of an upturned mushroom..:)
    I loved the new header n design too..:)

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  10. CathyFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Great new look Sara. And that pizza looks fabulous - there is nothing like homemade pizza.

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  11. Barbara BakesFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I love pesto on pizza. The pizza looks so healthy and delicious!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Nice redesign Sara! :) Asparagus on pizza is so nice. I made an asparagus and triple cream brie pizza once and even the hardened carnivores liked that one the best lol

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  13. Lyndas recipe boxFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    The pizza looks delish! Can't go wrong with homemade pizza, and I love the new look of your blog!

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  14. OlgaFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    As soon as I opened your blog, I thought: that looks like a new design. Glad I am not going crazy :)

    I like how the vegetables are sliced lengthwise instead of across: looks rather modern.

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  15. Jessica@FoodmayhemFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Congrats on your great new look!

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  16. AnnieFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    I love the new look! Very clean and elegant, just like your scrumptious pizza!

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  17. ElyseFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Site looks great! Pizza looks great!!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    The new design for your site is fantastic! Love the delicious-looking pizza!

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  19. The Duo DishesFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Nice design, fabulous pizza! Mmm yummy.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    It's true -- it IS hard to beat home-made pizza. First, the aroma of the dough baking in the oven just sets the mood so perfectly. Second, you can top your pizza with whatever your heart desires. Three, you don't have to worry about having to eat a lukewarm pie. And four, in this chilly, wet weather, there are few nicer ways to make the house so warm and cozy.

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  21. Deeba PABFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Awesome new look Sara...it's beautiful. And that pizza is moreish; as yummy as can be.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Oh Sara the pizza looks divine, I made one for V-day but I wonder if I should double the dough to get a luscious fat crust like yours..

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  23. DianaFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    I love the new design -- the header is great! I was actually trying to come up with a new design for my blog this weekend, but wasn't as successful. My friend promised to help me with it, but I might just have to bake him a pizza like the beautiful one you made before that happens!

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  24. CakelawFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    I like your new site design, and the pizza - looks delicious!

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  25. Donna-FFWFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    How pretty is your new blog layout. Very!! Pizza looks awesome. I really have to make my own dough. Maybe this weekend.

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  26. pigpigscornerFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    Love the new design! Very refreshing. I've been wanting to make pizza for awhile now, might make it soon!

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  27. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    I love your blog's new look. You have very talented friends. Congratulations Jessica and Kristine. Your pizza looks delicious - I love homemade pizza.
    Sam

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  28. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Love the new look! The pizza looks great too!

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  29. Katherine Roberts AucoinFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    That is one beautiful pizza. I'm so sad I missed your giveaway :(

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  30. UshaFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    I love your blog's new look ! Congrats to the winner... The pizza looks inviting :-)

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  31. Netts NookFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Sara that look great as usual. Like the new look.

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  32. CassieFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I love the new look of your blog, and that pizza -- wow, that pizza looks GOOD.

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  33. The Food HunterFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Love the new design. Pizza looks good too.

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  34. MariaFebruary 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    LOVE the new look and the pizza too!

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  35. AlexFebruary 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Wow - that pizza looks phenomenal!
    And thanks for your comment on my tapas-post... My first comment!

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  36. Jersey Girl CooksFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Great looking blog and great looking pizza!

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  37. TylerFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Love the new look!!! and that pizza looks fantastic! i love asparagus :)

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  38. LoriFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    That looks so good. I mean SO good! I just love asparagus! Mi kind of pizza!

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    The pizza looks great. I love trying not your standard toppings. Your redesign looks very nice, too!

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  40. TammyFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Your new format looks nice, refreshing! King Arthur's Flour posted a no-knead pizza dough recipe today, and I've been craving pizza all day. Yours looks delish. I especially love the combination of fontina and parmigiano reggiano cheese.

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  41. CandyFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Love the new site design - looks great!

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    pizza looks awesome!!

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  43. JanFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    That pizza looks incredible! I love your new look blog

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  44. ThistlemoonFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    That pizza looks beautiful!

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  45. SelbaFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Whoaaa.. you got a new template for your blog, very nice! I really like it :)

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  46. PamFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Love the new look. The pizza looks so delicious but also really pretty.

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    I definitely could go for a slice of that!

    I love non-tomato pizzas so pesto sounds perfect to me.

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  48. EricaFebruary 18, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Ah! The header looks fabulous! Yum Yum on that pizza! Sounds like ya'll had some fun :)

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  49. Foodie with Little Thyme!February 18, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    I love pizza too. It's always so fun to make and eat.

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  50. RobinFebruary 18, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Love the new look! No and you can't go wrong with homemade pizza. I love trying different toppings and cheeses.

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  51. The Short (dis)Order CookFebruary 18, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    That looks so good - and so pretty! I'm a pesto nut. I would never be able to arrange my veggies so artfully though. I'm way too lazy.

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  52. YasmeenFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    love the simple new design.Asparagus and pesto on pizza is a smart idea:)

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  53. Gloria ChadwickFebruary 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Your pizza looks delicious. :)

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    YUM!

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  55. ClaudiaFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    And your pizza looks as scrumptious as your website. Clean and inviting. And now I'm hungry. For your pizza. (Also liked the way you sliced the asparagus!)

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  56. JudyFebruary 18, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Sara - I love your new look. Congrats to Leanne.

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  57. AmandaFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Pretty, pretty logo pic. So colorful!

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  58. BhartiFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Love the new look. And the pizza looks delicious- you are right of course. It's hard to go wrong with a home made pizza.

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