Pizza Party!

 

As I had mentioned before, I had purchased a catered pizza party deal from Groupon (or Living Social - can't remember) awhile back.  The time had finally arrived to cash in on it, and we ALL were in agreement that this was an excellent purchase and experience.

 

The deal had been for 8 people (with an option to add additional people for $20/person), but we decided that 4 adults and 2 kids was enough.  More pizza/wine for all, right?

 

Our chef arrived with 3 pizzas, 2 appetizer pizzas, a big salad, and three bottles of Washington wine.  Oh, and cookies.

 

He started by bringing out the appetizer pizzas - one was just your average garlic flat bread, the other had pears and caramelized onions on it.  (So delicious).  It was paired with a bottle of Chardonnay. 

 

Next up was a salad: spring mix greens, dried cranberries, chevre and pine nuts.

 

And then the pizzas.  The delicious pizzas.

 

First up was the Roasted Veg Head pizza: Roasted bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, crimini and button mushrooms, garlic, basil, Parmesan & mozzarella.  This was paired with a Pinot Noir, I believe.

 

Next was the Arugula Patch (which obviously was my favorite): Prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan and mozzarella with arugula added after baking.

 

The last was the Chicago Deli: Thick-cut bacon (which should belong on every pizza - how have I never had this before??), prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella and asiago.  This was paired with a Red Blend.



 

The chef ended his stay by baking and serving 2 different types of chocolate chip cookies and cleaning my kitchen.  

 

Me and Jeannette enjoying ALL THE WINE.

 

Laryd and Ben playing "together".

 

What we all found so cool about the experience is that the chef would explain all of the ingredients as it was served (all local as possible, seasonal, and fresh - not previously frozen). It was also awesome for all of us to be able to sit and enjoy, instead of someone having to be cooking at the same time. I do not posses the skills to carry on a conversation while cooking at the same time.

 

The chef said that they would likely be doing another pizza party deal sometime in January, so be on the lookout for 'zaw Artisan Pizza!  I think I will probably purchase it again, too :)