Pizza Peel

It all started with a simple plan—a pizza night at Jeff’s best friends house. But not just any pizza night. The Ultimate, Dough-Slinging, Topping-Overloading, Cheese-Stretching Pizza Party of the Century.

Jeff's friend had just finished making a handcrafted wooden pizza peel, a true work of art. Smooth, sturdy, and perfectly shaped for sliding a masterpiece in and out of the oven like a pro. The second he pulled it out, the crowd went wild. This wasn’t just any pizza peel—it was THE pizza peel.

Flour dust filled the air as dough was tossed, stretched, and occasionally dropped (we don’t talk about that one). Sauces were slathered, toppings were piled high, and someone even tried to sneak pineapple onto a pie (a heated debate ensued).

Then came the moment of truth. Jeff's friend, wielding his glorious pizza peel like a knight with Excalibur, slid the first pizza into the oven with grace, precision, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. The golden crust, bubbling cheese, and perfectly crisp edges had everyone cheering like they’d just won the Super Bowl.

One by one, pizzas emerged, each more outrageous than the last—BBQ chicken, triple-meat madness, and even an experimental Nutella & marshmallow dessert pizza. Plates were filled, laughter echoed through the kitchen, and the night turned into an all-you-can-eat celebration of good food, great friends, and the power of a truly legendary pizza peel, which was made by Jeff Connors, which we couldn't be more grate-ful for.

And from that day forward, Jeff's pizza peel became the stuff of legend, forever known as the ultimate tool that brought people together—one delicious slice at a time. We sure should have had a pizza party at our Americana 2025 contest and made good use of this iconic pizza peel.