each year and that we Americans devour 100 acres of pizza per day, or 350 slices per second-that’s a LOT of Pizza. Virginia Walter (Author of Hi, Pizza Man) Virginia Walter’s Followers (4) Virginia Walter Website edit data Combine Editions Virginia Walter’s books Average rating: 3. The figures equal the consumption of about 45 slices of pizza per person in the U.S. There are an estimated 63,000 pizzerias and 94% of Americans eat pizza at least once a month. National Pizza month is enjoyed by pizza lovers across the United States and in much of Canada. Virginia Walters Hi, Pizza Man is one such book. In an effort to support and promote his growing business, Durnell created the magazine Pizza Today, which ultimately led to National Pizza Month. Today we should all pause and take a moment to thank Indiana pizzeria owner Gerry Durnall. October is National Pizza Month and it’s time to celebrate! Although pizza has been around since 997 AD in southern Italy (a primitive version of today’s masterpiece), it was the returning soldiers who fought in Italy during World War II that brought a hunger for the pie home with them and spurred its popularity in America. If you are looking for an excuse to enjoy a slice or two of pizza, look no more. By Carla Perkins, Avondale Regional Branch Library
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