A Story About Pizza: Erica D’Arcangelo Pt. 1-5
From her grandfather’s dream of leaving the coal mines of Pennsylvania to opening a family-run pizza shop, Erica shares stories that rise with heart, humor, and a dash of mozzarella. Hear how she helped her father revive the business through social media, turned those memories into an Amazon bestseller, and kept the spirit of Italian family dinners alive — complete with laughter, loyalty, and Lambrusco.
Erica D’Arcangelo – Author of A Story About Pizza and My Big Loud Italian Christmas
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The true story behind A Story About Pizza — how her grandfather’s dream became a 65-year family tradition.
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Turning burnout into creativity: how Erica used marketing and storytelling to quadruple the family business.
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From TikTok to tradition — how a viral video brought generations together.
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Secrets to the perfect pizza dough and why simple ingredients make the best meals.
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The art of pairing Lambrusco Frizzante and Margherita pizza.
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Family, food, and purpose — why “passion rises best when you keep it in the family.”
Fun Facts:
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The first pizza delivery was made for a queen in 1889.
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Italy has over 34,000 pizzerias.
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About 70% of the world’s wine is still made by family-run businesses.
Where to Find Erica:
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Books: A Story About Pizza, Pietro’s Pizza, Pietro’s Pizza Toppings, My Big Loud Italian Christmas
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Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart
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