The word pizza is thought to have originated as a mispronunciation of the word picta or pita. Picta is a type of flat bread, which has been popular in all Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries for centuries. The word pizza first appeared in 997AD in a piece of Latin text from Gaeta, Southern Italy.

Don’t be alarmed if you’re a newly-diagnosed Celiac, or one that has to maintain a wheat-free/gluten-free diet. You might think it’s the end of the world because you can’t eat the “good stuff” and have to eat bland, tasteless health foods. In that case, you’d be wrong. Having a wheat allergy is nothing to be afraid of-as millions suffer from it. The majority of them also lead perfectly normal lives and have quite delightful diet regimens. So what are you waiting for? Get to the kitchen and start cooking!

Preserved food is the perfect option for disaster preparedness, families that need quick-prep meals, and people who love to go backpacking. Just about any food can be preserved. With a little water you can have your choice of meats, vegetables, fruits, and even entire meals.