Olives… Why are They on Pizza?

You will find black olives on several pizzas at Ultimate California Pizza. They are fruity, earthy, and smooth and provide an excellent level of sophistication to a pizza. In a meat conversation, black olives belong. But they fit just as well sprinkled over spinach,...

Peppers, Peppers, MORE Peppers!

Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, More! Cherry Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Peppers Galore! Colorful, flavorful, and full of health-friendly properties, peppers in some form or another are the favorite spice all over the world and they are commonly used in all...

Surf’s Up for Subs!

Sub, hoagie, hero, po-boy, or grinder… whatever you call it, these large, long bread rolls served hot or cold and stuffed with delicious combinations of meats, cheeses and vegetables are the perfect meal. This portable, easy-to-eat sandwich that requires no utensils...

Why is Pizza Round?

As I sit here staring at a very cool-looking surfboard hanging on the wall next to some elegant black and white photos, I can’t help but wonder why this delicious Santa Cruz pizza is round. I know it isn’t the main concern. Most are enthralled by the...

Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar cheese isn’t the type of cheese one usually thinks about when you think about pizza. Instead, most people immediately think about mozzarella. That gooey, stringy, creamy, and fresh white cheese is typically used on pizza. So why are we writing a blog on...

Can Pizza Be Healthy?

It’s that time of year.  New Year’s Resolutions, diets, weight loss goals, bucket lists, etc., are clogging up all of our social feeds.  You can’t avoid it.  There is something about the new year that screams, “it’s time to remake...