Here in the U.S., pineapple is considered a wild and controversial pizza topping. Even celebrities take a stand. Justin Bieber is pro-pineapple, but Jimmy Kimmel is against it. According to a 2019 YouGov Omnibus study, only anchovies and eggplant are more hated. But in other parts of the world, the tangy yellow fruit is far from the strangest topping you’ll see! Here are five wacky pizza trends from around the globe that will either make you hungry or inspire you to sprint the other way. You may want to order a comforting cheese pie from your favorite local pizzeria before reading this, just in case. 1. Banana-Curry Pizza (Sweden) —The Swedes first accessed bananas in 1944, and since then, they’ve put them on everything, including pizza which they top with tomato sauce, smoked cheese, banana slices, and curry powder. 2. Ketchup and Corn Pizza (Brazil) — According to several sources, Brazilians swap pizza sauce for ketchup or tomato slices and top their pies with strange combinations of local ingredients like corn, beets, hearts of palm, and potato sticks. 3. Haggis Pizza (Scotland) — Pizza may be the only semi-enjoyable way to eat haggis: a mix of sheep or calf offal, oatmeal, suet, and seasonings that are boiled in an animal’s stomach. Last year, Papa John’s got in on the action when it released a limited-edition haggis pizza in honor of a Scottish poet, Robert Burns. 4. Mockba Pizza (Russia) —This local pie comes topped with four kinds of fish (sardines, tuna, mackerel, and salmon), onions, herbs, and occasionally fish eggs. Most troubling of all, it’s served cold! 5. Chickpea Pancake Pizza (Argentina) — In Buenos Aires, locals top their super- cheesy pizza slices with fainá — chickpea pancakes cooked separately from the pies and balanced on top of each slice. Keep these pizzas in mind when planning your next international vacation! They might be tastier than they sound, and if not, they’ll still make great Instagram fodder. As actor Cole Sprouse once tweeted, “You’re losing followers because you’re not relatable enough. Try mentioning that you eat pizza. If that doesn’t work, play the ukulele. They Eat What on Pizza?! 5 Wacky Pizza Trends From Around the World An Important Notice From Dr. Brad Petersen Hello, friends! As we take on another veterinarian in our growing hospital, Petersen Pet Hospital is as committed as ever to providing the highest quality and most comprehensive care possible for your pets. That’s why, unfortunately, I will have less availability for seeing one-on-one outpatient appointments for the foreseeable future due to the hospital’s growing administrative and specialized surgery needs as our hospital expands. I will still be working at the hospital, of course! You’ll find me mostly in the surgery room and our admin offices. Please don’t hesitate to book appointments with our other fabulous veterinarians, who are just as dedicated and passionate about our patients as I am. Thank you so much for all your support, and I look forward to seeing you the next time you drop by. –Brad Petersen
and provide drinking water to ensure they don’t get dehydrated or overheat.
There’s another way to effectively help your pets cool down quickly — keep their feet cool! Some dogs love sprinklers, but one of my favorite parts of summer is standing or sitting in the little pop-up pool that Mom and Dad keep for me outside. It’s the best relief on a hot day!
Cats, on the other hand, might be a little more unlikely to stand in a pool of water … However, a cool damp towel, cooling mats, or even an ice cube (watch them play with it!) will offer them helpful cooling relief.
Also, be careful about playing on concrete or black tarmac! Those rough, hot surfaces can burn the bottoms of your pet’s feet, especially if they’re not accustomed to being outside most hours of the day. Painful sores on footpads is a very common injury during the summer and extremely painful for your pet. Try to limit your walks and playtime during the day and limit it to the early morning or later afternoon. Lastly, grooming your pet frequently in the summer can help them stay cool as well! Also, it makes their shedding much easier to deal with, especially for your longhaired pets. Thanks for joining me again this month, everyone. I can barely wait to play this summer, and I’m sure you’re just as excited to enjoy the sunshine! Have fun and stay safe out there!
With the dog days of summer in full force, your pup may need some help cooling down. These five-ingredient pupsicles are just the thing!
INGREDIENTS •
1 can pumpkin purée
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1 strip bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup water
1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 package rawhide sticks
Special equipment: plastic or silicone popsicle molds
DIRECTIONS 1. In a blender, combine pumpkin, bacon, and water, blending until smooth.
2. Drop 3–4 blueberries in each popsicle mold, then pour in the pumpkin mixture, leaving about an inch of space.
3. Insert a rawhide into the middle of each mold to serve as an edible popsicle stick.
4. Freeze for 4 hours or until solid, then let your pup enjoy the taste of summer.
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