"grilled pizza" news and stories

Barbecuing pizza seems to be all the rage these days, but that's nothing compared to this video! Sleek grills and homey comforts seem like child's play compared to one backpacker making pizza on a camp stove in the wilderness.

Sure, Backpacker Magazine Associate Editor Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan is cooking during a snowy winter (!), but the idea definitely works now as we head into the heart of prime camping season. What's truly impressive about this recipe is that the whole dish is made from scratch. She didn't even lug along a pre-made crust, but whipped one up with Bisquick and water!

A sizzling pizza pie in the heart of the forest in five to eight minutes? S'mores might finally have a little outdoor comfort food competition.

Sliced Mango Photo: Hojusaram/Flickr

• Did you know that June is National Mango Month? The Statesman takes part in the fruity celebrations with a bunch of mango-centric recipes, plus a dairy-free ice cream.
  
• A local cancer survivor shares a bean-free recipe for Chicken and Rice.
• Grilled pizzas are definitely the new fad. Now Austin jumps on the bandwagon.
• Annie's Cafe and Bar gets a makeover, moving from boxed lunches to catering and breakfast, lunch and dinner, farm-to-table-style.
• Recipes: Golden Summer Corn Soup and Creamy Mexican Cheese Dip.
• News bites from Nawlins grains to Father's Day dining, plus everything from Rockstar Bagels to burger recipes.

Lemonade with Lots of Ice Photo: HBuzacott/Flickr

• Sassing up a summer classic, the Plain Dealer merges lemon and orange-blossom honey for a rather tasty-looking Orange Blossom Lemonade.
• A look at grilled pizzas and the phenomenon of the portable pizza oven comes with tips on pies for any occasion.
• Its diverse menu and great patio make Vine & Bean Cafe one of Cleveland's brunch hotspots.
  
• Two boozy bottle picks for summer shenanigans: Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Weiss Beer is pretty good for a lemonade brew, while Woodchuck Draft Cider Dark & Dry is smooth and refreshing.
• The latest Wine of the Week is Wine by Joe, a supple 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir.
• Food happenings around Cleveland and June wine tastings.

• Why settle for the usual burgers and franks at the grill when you could spice things up with a grilled pizza instead?
  
• Five prime eateries perfect for sunny outdoor dining in Minneapolis: Cafe Barbette, Meritage, Sanctuary, Walker Art Center and Tavern on France (which gets another look here).
• The Minnesota State Fair will host a slew of foodie contests, from cookies for kids to a salad challenge for olive zealots.
  
• Arrivederci! The 22-year-old fine dining restaurant D'Amico Cucina will serve its last customers on June 27.
• Laurie Pyle's baked goods are a hot commodity at local farmers' markets, where customers go wild for treats like cherry-almond scones and buttercream cupcakes.
• Author Joyce White gushes over the myriad of possibilities awaiting adventurous salad makers, from fancy vinegars to slivers of anchovies.
• A Consumer Reports survey shows that readers are none too happy with Minnesota-based restaurant chains, although Famous Dave's BBQ got lots of reader love in the barbecue category.
• In the wake of three restaurant closings six months ago, the Lyn-Lake intersection is showing signs of life.
  
• Washington State is an emerging wine region that boasts high quality under the radar.
• This week's wine pick goes green -- literally -- with Vinho Verde, while the restaurant deal of the week is Oceanaire Seafood Room, where you can get a three-course meal for $20.10.
  

And to blog about it. And to share it with your friends. Don't believe me? Check out these recent items from around the interweb. As I said: All the cool kids are doing it.

Grilled pizza...

With caramelized fennel and olives from 101 Cookbooks

Margarita from Mario Batali on the Food Network. It's also in his new book, Mario Batali: Italian Grill

With minimal toppings from the Washington Post and toppings of your choice from the Boston Globe

Tips from Serious Eats

With bacon, brie, garlic and arugula from House Spouse, a blog I recently discovered

Without sauce (White) from Andrea's Recipes, another blog I recently discovered

With herbed mascarpone, asparagus, and smoked salmon from Napa Style

The Book: Grilled Pizza and Piadinas by Craig Priebe

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