Last November I was driving through Alabama with my friend Marybeth Whalen. We did two events together to cap off our individual book tours and as we were headed home, we fell into deep conversation about pizza. As you do.
I was at a Neopolitan pizza place when I saw a girl do the most genius thing. She ate the pizza and left the crust. Judgy me thought, girl, don’t be low carb - this blistered fire-oven crust is heaven! But then I saw her grab the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and make a little puddle of both on the side of her plate. She sprinkled it with fresh grated Parmesan and a few red pepper flakes. Then she dipped the crust in this vinaigrette of sorts. Mind blown. I will never again not eat my crust this way!
I was at a Neopolitan pizza place when I saw a girl do the most genius thing. She ate the pizza and left the crust. Judgy me thought, girl, don’t be low carb - this blistered fire-oven crust is heaven! But then I saw her grab the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and make a little puddle of both on the side of her plate. She sprinkled it with fresh grated Parmesan and a few red pepper flakes. Then she dipped the crust in this vinaigrette of sorts. Mind blown. I will never again not eat my crust this way!
I like to eat my crust dipped in olive oil, but this takes it to a new level!