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Virtual Pizza Academy vs YouTube Pizza Tutorials: Which is Better?
Virtual Pizza Academy vs YouTube Pizza Tutorials: Which is Better?
If you're trying to improve your pizza-making skills, you’ve likely considered both YouTube pizza tutorials and structured online classes like Virtual Pizza Academy. While both can be helpful, they serve... Read more...
🔥 Stromboli & Calzone Are Taking Over This Summer — Here’s Why You Need to Master Them
🔥 Stromboli & Calzone Are Taking Over This Summer — Here’s Why You Need to Master Them
If you’ve been paying attention to what’s popping up on menus, social feeds, and backyard pizza parties lately…you’ve probably noticed something: Folded pizza is having a moment. Stromboli. Calzones. Stuffed,... Read more...
Detroit Style Pizza: The Ultimate Guide (History, Dough, Pans & Technique)
Detroit Style Pizza: The Ultimate Guide (History, Dough, Pans & Technique)
What is Detroit Style Pizza? 6 Detroit style pizza is a rectangular pan pizza known for its crispy caramelized cheese edge (frico), airy interior crumb, and sauce applied in distinctive... Read more...
Best Online Pizza Classes (Live & On-Demand)
Best Online Pizza Classes (Live & On-Demand)
If you're searching for the best online pizza classes, the top choice depends on whether you want passive videos or a live interactive learning experience. The best online pizza classes... Read more...
Light & Crispy: Best Pizza Styles for Spring Menus
Light & Crispy: Best Pizza Styles for Spring Menus
Why Lighter Pizza Styles Work in Spring Customers naturally gravitate toward lighter foods in warmer weather. Thinner crusts and crispier textures pair better with fresh toppings. Best Spring Pizza Styles... Read more...
Spring Pizza Toppings That Actually Sell (And Why Simplicity Wins)
Spring Pizza Toppings That Actually Sell (And Why Simplicity Wins)
  Spring is the perfect time to refresh your pizza menu. Customers are looking for lighter, brighter flavors — and this seasonal shift creates an opportunity to increase perceived value... Read more...
Spring Pizza Dough Adjustments: How Warmer Weather Changes Fermentation
Spring Pizza Dough Adjustments: How Warmer Weather Changes Fermentation
Why Spring Is a Transition Season for Dough Spring is one of the most unpredictable times of year for pizza dough. Temperatures fluctuate daily, humidity begins to rise, and fermentation... Read more...
🍕 Altoona-Style Pizza: The Next Hot Pizza Trend?
🍕 Altoona-Style Pizza: The Next Hot Pizza Trend?
  Every year, the pizza world asks the same question:“What’s the next big thing?” Detroit.Grandma.Roman al Taglio.Neo-Neo-Neo-New York (we lost count). But today… we’re here to confidently declare… The next... Read more...
The Shaping Mistake That Ruins Your Pizza: Surface Tension (And Why It Matters)
The Shaping Mistake That Ruins Your Pizza: Surface Tension (And Why It Matters)
  If you’ve ever pulled a pizza out of the oven and thought: “Why did it bake up flat?” “Why didn’t I get oven spring?” “Why is the crust dense... Read more...
VPA's own Jim Henry published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
VPA's own Jim Henry published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
From Pittsburgh to Pizza Expo: VPA’s Jim Henry Represents on the National Stage When the pizza world gathers, the best in the business don’t just show up—they lead. And at... Read more...
🏀 How to Win Your March Madness Watch Party (Without Ordering Takeout)
🏀 How to Win Your March Madness Watch Party (Without Ordering Takeout)
When it comes to March Madness, everyone focuses on the bracket… But the real competition? 👉 The food. And let’s be honest—nobody remembers who picked the Final Four… They remember... Read more...
Virtual Pizza Academy Co-Founder Jim Henry Certified as a 2026 IPC Judge at International Pizza Expo
Virtual Pizza Academy Co-Founder Jim Henry Certified as a 2026 IPC Judge at International Pizza Expo
A Major Milestone for Virtual Pizza Academy We’re proud to officially announce that Virtual Pizza Academy Co-Founder and Instructor, Jim Henry, has been certified as a 2026 IPC Judge for... Read more...