Pitfire Pizza

I recently had the pleasure of eating at Pitfire Pizza for the first time and I would recommend this place to any pizza lover. Who isn't a pizza lover? I think pizza is one of the top most beloved American dishes, I don't think I've ever met anyone who doesn't enjoy a slice now and then!

Here are some reasons that Pitfire Pizza stands out:

They have a seasonal menu. When I was there they had pumpkin pizza! I didn't try it though, but I would if someone shared it with me. :)

The perfectly not too thin/thick crust. It is more on the thin side, which is my preference, but it is perfectly crisp, doughy and not greasy at all. This, of course, is due to baking the pizza in a stone oven I believe.

Cozy environment. The location I went to had simple but elegent bench seating, I know that doesn't sound like it is possible but it is. Also, I felt like I was at a farmer's market with the way everything was set up.

Wine and beer selection. I was there during lunch from work so didn't partake in their very decent selection. A glass of wine or a bottle of beer is the perfect partner for good pizza.

So, what pizza did I order? Well, none other than the potato, bacon and radicchio pizza and what a delicious combo! All of their pizzas are one big personal size pies, about 10 inches I believe.

I will have to go back and check out their other menu items. I can't wait.

Avocado Pesto

To be completely honest, I'm not really big on pesto.

I know, I am probably committing some kind of food faux pas by admitting this fact, but maybe I've just never had really, really, REALLY good pesto.

Until last week when my friend Cyndee had me over and made me her creamy vegan avocado pesto.

This picture does not do this dish any justice at all because this pesto was so creamy and flavorful, I was instantly in love. I think that even someone who doesn't like avocados would enjoy this amazing pesto. It was so rich and creamy, it was like eating the creamiest melted cheese...yes I know, I said creamy like 500 times. Trust me, it's creamy.

Cyndee was generous enough to share her recipe with me, of which I'm ever so grateful. I hope that I will be able to capture just how delicious this meal was when I make it.

Please, try this and leave your comments! Enjoy!!!!


Avocado Pesto Recipe

Serves 6
What You Need:

1 pound dried linguini or any pasta
1 bunch basil leaves (about 2½ ounces)
½ cup pine nuts or 1 teaspoon of tahini
2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)


What You Do:

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add pasta and cook to package directions.

2. In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Add add garlic cloves. Boil for 5 minutes or until soft.

2. While pasta cooks, in a food processor or blender, blend basil, pine nuts, avocados, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.

3. Drain pasta. In a large serving bowl, toss pesto with hot, freshly cooked pasta and garnish each serving with a basil leaf.

For an extra touch of color and flavor, top pasta with sun dried tomatoes.

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