Who doesn’t love to have pizzas? It is one of the favorite foods of America. And when you think of ordering a pizza, you always think of Pizza Hut. This popular pizza chain has been serving hot pizzas to consumers for over six decades now. This brand is present in 86 countries with over 10,000 shops serving customized pizzas. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat lover, you are sure to get something tasty and cheesy to pick here.
Where it originated
Pizza Hut was founded by brothers Dan and Frank Carney in 1958 while studying at Wichita State University. They borrowed $600 from their mother, rented a place, bought an equipment and started their first Pizza Hut. After one year, they opened their first franchise in Topeka, Kansas. Their first commercial was aired on television in the year 1965.
Logo
Did you know in the earlier days they had a mascot called Pizza Pete as its logo? This mascot, a cartoon chef with a mustache who wore a hat, an apron, and a neckerchief, served pizzas to the customers. This cartoon character was also used on cups, bags, and advertisements before being replaced by the current Red roof logo.
Released limited edition perfumes
Another interesting fact is that the pizza chain released a limited edition of perfume that smelled like fresh dough with a bit of spice. The perfumes were gifted to 100 selected fans on their Facebook profile in Canada and some perfumes were gifted to American fans during Valentine’s Day. The perfume was sold on eBay for $495.
Started a reading program
This pizza chain initiated a reading program called Book It where the kids are encouraged to read and are then rewarded with a pizza called praise, recognition, and pizza. Today this program has 60 million children enrolled in it. It is the longest running reading program in the country that is supported by a corporate.
First to deliver to space
Pizza Hut is the first company to deliver food to space. In 2001, they delivered pies to International Space Station. The recipe had to be put under severe stabilized thermal conditions before being sealed and sent to space.
First to take an online order
They are also the first to take an order online. In 1994, along with The Santa Cruz Operations (SCO), Pizza Hut created PizzaNet, which allowed the user to place their orders online.
Today Pizza Hut servers around four million customers every day around the world. They are one of the biggest restaurant franchises across the globe. The key to their success is their continuous innovation. They constantly innovate their menu, keeping the tastes of their target consumers in mind.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.