A Story About Pizza: Erica on Family, Flavor, and the Perfect Wine Pairing Pt. 5

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A Story About Pizza: Erica on Family, Flavor, and the Perfect Wine Pairing Pt. 5

From her grandfather’s dream of opening a family pizzeria to creating a best-selling children’s book, Erica shares how passion, hard work, and a love of Italian culture shaped her story.

Forrest Kelly

Oct 21, 2025

Guest: Erica D’Arcangelo — Author of A Story About Pizza and My Big Loud Italian Christmas
Topics Covered:
- The origins of A Story About Pizza and its connection to her family’s 65-year-old pizzeria
- Secrets to light, airy, perfectly crispy pizza dough
- Why simplicity — and family — make the best recipes
- Italian wines that pair perfectly with pizza, from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo to Lambrusco Frizzante
- How family heritage inspires creativity, loyalty, and great food
Quote to Remember:
Pizza fills the plate, wine fills the glass — and together, they fill the soul.
Pair It With: A classic margherita pizza and a chilled glass of Lambrusco Frizzante