Pizza Peel

Robert Finn had always been the kind of guy who loved making things that made life a little easier—and a lot more fun. One evening, while trying to slide a pizza into his oven with a flimsy old pizza peel, he thought, This could be a lot better. What if it were easier to handle and had a little personality?

So, he went to work in his workshop. After some careful measurements and a few missteps (including almost dropping a pizza on the floor), he crafted the perfect pizza peel—sturdy, smooth, and with a handle that had a little twist. He added a playful engraving on the wood: "I’m the Peel, You’re the Real Deal." It was cheesy, but Robert thought it would give anyone using it a good laugh.

The next night, Robert hosted a pizza party with his friends. As he pulled the first pizza out of the oven with his brand-new peel, everyone stared at it in surprise.

“What’s with the funny message on your peel?” his friend Mark asked, grinning.

Robert winked. “It’s a reminder that, while I might be the peel, you’re the real deal when it comes to making the pizza."

Everyone burst out laughing. From then on, every time someone slid a pizza into the oven or pulled one out, they’d read the playful message, chuckling as they worked together to get the perfect slice. The pizza peel wasn’t just a kitchen tool—it was a conversation starter, a joke in the middle of dinner, and a reminder that making pizza should always be fun.

And every pizza night after that, Robert’s peel was the star of the show, proving that sometimes a little bit of humor can make even a pizza feel extra special. 🍕

(Made by Robert Finn for In The Kitchen Contest)