Okay, I have a confession to make. Last night was the first time I have ever made pizza. I mean, can you blame me? I live in New York and the idea of staying home and cooking pizza never really occurred to me. When I’m craving pizza, I usually bop over to my local pizza place, Artichoke and grab a slice (if you haven’t been, it’s a must). When my friend H mentioned to me that she has been making pies lately, I was intrigued and asked her if she would teach me.
Before I get into the recipe (which is pretty easy), I want to take some time to discuss Trader Joes. I love Trader Joes-it’s inexpensive and all of the employees seem genuinely happy to be stocking the shelves. It was my store of choice in college. I dislike, however, the frighteningly long line at the Trader Joes in Union Square. When H told me we had to go there to get inexpensive dough and pizza sauce, I cringed. I discovered that it was worth the money for certain items-I’ll break down the cost at the end, but the important lesson I learned about Trader Joes is this: go with a friend. One of you can stand in line while the other shops.
Ten for Two 