Whew, what a busy week. Daughter and family arrive tomorrow and I’m preparing for Saturday’s farmers’ market. As long as I have a well stocked fridge and freezer I’ll be set for whatever happens. The most important thing on the agenda is taking a five generation photograph of our family. My mother was born in 1922 and my great-grandson was born on Valentine’s Day this year and this picture will be something we all treasure. Cookies made, cakes baked, chickens roasted for salads and sandwiches. More grocery shopping today, cleaning, bed making and grass mowing and I’ll be ready.
With so much going on I took the easy, peasy way with last night’s dinner. Pizza dough and sauce were purchased at the local market and I added a simple topping of mozzarella cheese, diced bacon, sliced red onion, fresh tomatoes and a good sprinkling of fresh herbs. A simple salad of butter lettuce and frizee with a blue cheese vinaigrette and a cold beer completed the menu. So easy and so good!
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I hope you’ll show us the pics! AND…the pizza looks fantastic!
Now THAT is one beautiful pizza. Just after 6:00 AM here on the west coast and I’m wishing I had your pizza for breakfast.
Ann
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Having your family visit has me excited for you! I, too, love all the preparation in anticipation of the children arriving for a visit. Hope you have a little time to reflect on the good food prepared and waiting, the guest rooms ready and the lawn neatly trimmed. Enjoy!
Best,
Bonnie
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Have a great time with your family, Cathy, enjoy your great grand baby! Your pizza is beautiful and I can just imagine tastes great! My idea of a Friday night dinner. xo,
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That is one delicious looking pizza. I bet the photo is going to be awesome.
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The pizza looks great Cathy! Have fun with your family:@)
That pizza looks yummy! Have a great, fun filled time with your family. 5 generations, what a blessing that is!!
Ok – it;s perfect – I’m never ordering pizza again – delicious
Mary
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What a gorgeous pizza!!! Enjoy the family. Anxious to see your family picture. It will be priceless.
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This pizza looks so good…it might just be what’s for lunch today!!
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*Drool* I can just close my eyes & imagine all that fresh tomato flavor! Can you believe I’ve NEVER had bacon on a pizza? I have to remedy THAT real quick.
I grew up in a predominantly Italian neighborhood & LOVED the pizza my best friend’s Mom made. I tasted the EXACT same pizza in Florance, Italy. Never have been able to duplicate it though. I keep trying.
I bought HUGE sweet onions today to make your potato dish from yesterday’s post. I think we’ll have it tonight with lamb chops on the grill.
Thanks for ALL the wonderful recipes & inspiration you provide, Cathy. We eat so much more interestingly now, because of you.
Hugs,
Rett
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Perfect quickie meal! I couldn’t resist this fabulous pizza! What a fun family gathering you’ll have~
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Cathy, that is GORGEOUS. Love a fresh made pizza … and so easy and fast when the sauce and dough come prepackaged.
Have you ever done a post showing your set up at the market??? Remember, I am new to your site
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Looks like a great pizza! Hope you stop by for a visit:)
I love fresh tomatoes on a pizza. The first time I tasted a pizza with fresh tomatoes on it was in Salzburg, Austria many years ago and it came as such a surprise to me. This is an excellent idea for house guests Cathy. I know everyone must have loved it.
Sam
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This is a lovely meal anytime! we have a little Italian deli inside of our farmer’s market that sells balls of pizza dough…and I love to pick them up for ease. Your pizza looks scrumptious
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I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen a lovelier homemade pizza. I’m not even hungry and I’m thinking I could devour that!
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I have a craving for pizza with fresh tomato slices now and may have to go get some dough at the local pizza joint tomorrow. How wonderful that you have five generations. What a treasure and what a great picture that will be – I hope you post it.
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BEAUTIFUL photos Cathy and that Pizza Pie looks delicious, and something that I would love to make and eat!
I hope you are enjoying your family with you ~ special times!
Karen @ Lavender and Lovage
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Have fun with your family. My Grandson was born on Valentine’s Day! It looks like you will be ready for everyone. By the way your pizza looks gorgeous.
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Yummm! This looks delicious. Have a wonderful visit with your daughter and family.
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Your easy peesy looks delicious. Take a little rest and enjoy your family. I know they will enjoy their time with you.
It looks wonderful..Jacques is our pizza maker I must show him yours..
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Quelle tristesse:)
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That is a simply delicious-looking pizza, Cathy! Enjoy your time with your family!
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YUM! love it! have a great time with family!
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Great pizza Cathy! I love the addition of bacon and red onion; that must really add great flavor. My son would really love this, since he loves bacon on pizza and onion too! So happy to hear your family is visting with you. You must be really enjoying them:)
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Mmmmm…this looks wonderful!
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What a gorgeous pizza…sounds like you’ve got everything under control
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Cathy, This pizza looks fabulous! Those fresh tomatoes on top of it…. luscious!
Yvonne
I LOVE bacon on home made pizza. Beautiful!
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I saw this on Roz’s Fresh Friday and had to visit. Now, I have to make it. Was looking for something easy and fresh for tonight. Five generations is a wonder and a beauty! Yes, that photograph will be cherished!
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Cathy, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this oh so temptingly delicious pizza recipe last week on Fresh Food Friday! I featured it today and want to thank you for stopping by again to share another recipe. I can’t wait to read it! Have a lovely weekend and I hope all things are going well with your new bloggie ‘move’. I’m going to make it shortly and will need to pick your brain about it someday!