Meet Christy - @realcleverfood

Meet Christy, an experienced home pizzaiola and bread maker born and raised in New York City but now living in Westchester County, NY.  She loves how great pizza and bread bring people together, and enjoys helping and teaching others how to improve their dough and pizza skills. You can learn more from Christy by following her @realcleverfood. 

How often do you make pizza?
I usually make pizza 3-4 times a week. Neapolitan is my favorite style to make, but I also enjoy pan pizzas, especially Grandma, Detroit and Sicilian style. 

What’s your earliest pizza memory?
I've been making pizza and bread for most of my life. One of my earliest memories is helping my Sicilian-born grandfather, Angelo, prepare his pizza and bread dough. He explained the importance of working the dough with care, and included me in the entire cooking process. 

What piece of pizza making gear is most important to you?
I couldn’t live without my Ooni Koda 16. It gets amazingly hot, it’s fun, and it’s the best pizza oven you can get for the money.  

Who is your biggest pizza inspiration?
My grandfather is my biggest inspiration and I absorbed his passion for great food and high standards. I’m always trying to learn about new techniques, improve my skills and develop lots of new recipes, including sourdough versions of my grandfather’s recipes.