All I can say is thank goodness my appetite came back for dinner last night, because there was some good stuff happenin’ between our kitchen and grill last night!
Our good friends Joe & Kate came over right after work for an evening of pizza on the grill (we’re such creatures of habit) and hanging out by the pool. They brought over a yummy veggie platter and some crackers with a walnut and feta dip, so we all munched on those while working on the pizzas.
Usually when Jay and I make a pizza for ourselves, we cut a typical dough into two and just make two different types of pizza. The dough I got yesterday, however, appeared to be a bit smaller, so for some reason I figured I should get three balls of dough: two regular and one garlic and herb.
As it turned out, the dough really wasn’t much smaller than usual, so we had quite the abundance of pizza!
Getting things ready…
Coming off the grill…
Because our pizzas were so large, we had to cook them one at a time, but by the time all three were done? Mannnn, did I want to dive in head first!
We had a veggie pizza, with peppers, onions, broccoli, and artichokes.
A BBQ chicken pizza topped with bbq sauce, onions, chicken, and cheese.
And, my favorite, a white pizza (well, almost – I put a teeny bit of sauce on) with fresh tomato slices, fresh mozzarella slices, and basil from the garden on the garlic and herb crust.
Because it was such a nice evening, we all dined out on the patio, and as I was coming back outside, I could not help but notice the fact that each and every one of them was taking a photo of their food. This grilled pizza was plastered all over Twitter, Instagram, AND Facebook last night. LOVED it!
I started out with a slice of each, but I was seriously ravenous and those three just didn’t cut it, so I went back for more.
My appetite had definitely come back in full force and was making up for lost time from earlier in the day. Wow.
After dinner, we headed out to hang out poolside. Well, poolside for me…in the pool for them. I don’t know what it is, but I’m not much of a pool person after dusk. I’d rather have the sun beating down on me to be swimming.
So while they enjoyed the pool, I manned the poolside brownies.
I threw together a box of low-fat brownies (in my latest baking pan!) and topped them with a homemade vanilla cream frosting and some cherry cordial M&M’s (I had the bag leftover from Christmas). They were goooooood.
While we were all hanging out by the pool, we got talking quite a bit about Twitter. Joey was saying that he doesn’t have too many people following him, so I thought it’d be fun to see how many people we could get to follow him today! His twitter name is @jman0312, so if you feel so inclined, go ahead and give him a follow. He’s a cool cat.
Even more important, however, is the fact that Jay has finally decided that he needs to suck it up and join. We always joke around and give him a hard time for not being on it and being so “out of the loop,” so I think he finally had enough of our bantering. But here’s the fun thing…
We all decided that it would be fun to have YOU determine this guy’s Twitter name fate.
Between the four of us, we came up with three different possibilities, and whichever one ends up getting the most votes, he agreed to make that his Twitter handle. So here’s the choices:
- @JayHo1314
- @RealEffenJay
- @TheMrSweetTooth
One of those choices was my creation, but I’m not allowed to say which one. Oh yes…and another one of the choices is also not meant to be vulgar – “Effen” is a brand of vodka that Jay enjoys.
Sooooo…will you help us choose a Twitter handle for Jay so he can finally jump on the bandwagon?
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Oh my goodness! Those pizzas look incredible! When you put them on the grill do you put them on a pan or do you put them directly on the grill? I definitely want to make them! :)
My vote is for @TheMrSweetTooth!
Marie says
I vote for @TheMrSweetTooth!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
@MrSweetTooth for sure!
Karen says
@TheMrSweetTooth! Definitely!
Great looking pizzas!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Mr Sweet TOoth!!!!
Laura says
Hi there Courtney, I’ve been a reader for your blog for over a year now and today, I thought I should chime in.
I’m 110% in love with his new handle being choice number 2: @realeffenjay!
Whitney says
MRSWEETTOOTH! DUHHH! :)
Khushboo Thadani says
1) Oh Courtney, I’m CRAVING pizza now…especially that bbq chicken one…thanks, thanks a lot ;)!
2) You KNOW MrsSweetTooth is my favorite for the sake of Jay’s “manliness”, I’m going to say number 2!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Of course we all will vote for Mr. Sweet Tooth! :)
Courtney says
Hehehe ;)
Danielle@cleanfoodcreativefitness says
Those grilled pizzas look amazing!
Obviously I pick theMrSweetTooth!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
Holy deliciousness each pizza looks AMAZING!!!!
I would go with MrSweetTooth for sure….
Kaitlyn @ Chocolate Running Shoes says
Definitely @theMrSweetTooth!! :)
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says
What’s the Special K box for in the picture with the veggies?!
Courtney says
It went with the walnut and feta dip
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
Those pizzas looks so good! I’ve never made grilled pizza (because I have no grill!). @theMrSweetTooth for the win!
Erica says
@TheMrSweetTooth for SURE!
Willemijn @ Run Eat Travel says
The pizzas look really yummy!
And I would pick @TheMrSweetTooth for sure!
Veronica says
Most definitely @TheMrSweetTooth! Too funny!
Josefine says
Definitely @TheMrSweetTooth ;-)
Alyssa says
@MrSweetTooth without a doubt!
Also, it’s not even 9AM and now I want pizza. Thanks.
Leah says
@MrSweetTooth most definently!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
JAYHO!!! it made me laugh out loud. though i think themrsweettooth handle probably makes the most sense. :)
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says
I vote @TheMrSweetTooth
The pizzas sound delicious, and fun to make! Also, is there a recipe for the homemade vanilla frosting?
Danielle @ Itsaharleyyylife says
haha i love @TheMrSweetTooth… I’m guessing that wasn’t the one you picked ;)
Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom says
Did he really think anything other than MrSweetTooth would be chosen, lol?!
What brand pizza crust do you use? I have never seen any that came in dough balls?
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says
@TheMrSweetTooth!!!
Tara Deal says
I love pizza on the grill…you can even do it with a tortilla pizza!! And I vote for @MrSweetTooth :)
Catherine says
um MR SWEET TOOTH! duhhh!
Kattreena says
@TheMrSweetTooth HAS to be his name! Haha that’s seriously the best name! I’m sure you had nothing to do with that one! ;)
Jackie says
Obviously @TheMrSweetTooth!
Melissa @ runscootsrun.blogspot.com says
OMG that grilled pizza looks delicious…I wish we could have a grill at our apt. complex! Oh, and MrSweetTooth! :)
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
those pizza’s look amazing!! I think it should be mrsweettooth, I love it!
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
DEFINITELY @MrSweetTooth!
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
Okay, I seriously need to try making grilled pizza. It just looks tooo good!
and how can I NOT vote for @TheMrSweetTooth!! :)
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
TheMrSweetTooth is super adorable!
Carrie @ Lift Eat Repeat says
@MrSweetTooth (even though I have a feeling that’s not the one he wants)
Kalynn says
I love @TheMrSweetTooth Twitter name!
Angela says
Mr.SweetTooth… No contest. :)
Kristin says
Definitely TheMrSweetTooth…no question about it :p
Hannah says
All your pizza looks delicious! Do you put something down on your grill before placing the pizza on it so it doesn’t stick?
I vote for @TheMrSweetTooth :)
Jordan K. says
Definitely @TheMrSweetTooth!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
The pizza looks out of this world!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rachel says
ahahaha MrSweettooth! lol Love that lol I had pizza last night too :)
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
we’ve been grilling pizzas nonstop lately! they’re so delicious, easy, and don’t heat up the house! win, win, win! :)
haha i love the options for jay’s twitter… i’d have to go with @TheMrSweetTooth. i’m still trying to convince my husband to get one!
Darrecia says
@RealEffenJay
Even if it isn’t meant to be vulgar ;-)
Brianne says
#2
Linz @ Itz Linz says
HAHA!! THese are AWESOME!! For the sake of “Behind every man is a woman” or however that quote goes, it should def be MrSweetTooth!
Lydia @HappyHealthyConfident says
@TheMrSweetTooth is so cute!
Sara @ Magia e Pasta says
Holy cow, I want to eat all of those pizzas right now. KUDOS! As for the Twitter handle, well, there really isn’t any other option, is there? ;)
kristin says
@TheMrSweetTooth – that is just to funny and perfect
TheBloggersBrother says
He better not make his handle MrSweetTooth… seriously… How about.. AmbiJayStrous bc he can do everything both handed?
Susannah says
That’s a good one! Love it! AmbiJayStrous
Courtney says
That’s pretty clever, Daniel ;)
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud says
haha I had a feeling #3 would be most popular with your blog readers ;) love it!!!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I say #2…it’s funny and not womanly haha
The Real Pretty says
I’ve got to jump on board and say @MrSweetTooth is the greatest! I also followed your friend!
Susannah says
@realeffenjay :)
Kim@hungryhealthygirl says
Your pizzas look fabulous! I’ve got to try this grilled pizza thing. I, of course, like TheMrSweetTooth. I’m sure that would be his favorite too! ;)
Lauren B. says
Mrsweettooth of course!
katie says
JayHo! it reminds me of the song from slumdog millionaire haha. those pizzas look amazing!
Geraldine @Go Ger Go! says
Love Mr Sweet Tooth but will he agree to that? What about Mr Effen Sweet Tooth?! :-D
Jill says
def. @MrSweetTooth !!
those pizzas look amazing!!! i am going to try that this weekend. I always do pizzas in the oven but i bet they are great on the grill!!!!
Alexandra says
MrSweetTooth of course!! Seriously, how could any of your blog readers NOT choose that one? haha too funny!
Jenna says
I vote @MrSweetTooth!!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
lol I love @TheMrSweetTooth!
krystal@coffeecardiogoddess says
Of course @themrsweettooth is perfect!
Sarah says
No contest! @TheMrSweetTooth.
Raychel says
I definitely vote for @TheMrSweetTooth
:)
Jess says
I think I might be the only one that likes @JayHo haha. It just reminds me of the old school “heeeeey hoooo” in 90’s songs haha. But of course @MrSweetTooth has to be the winner. What a trooper that hubby of yours is (:
Ashlee says
Those pizzas look delicious :) I love pizza on the grill. My vote is for the mrsweettooth ;)
I am now going to have to go home and make brownies too.
Debbie (Accidently Delish) says
so much goodness in this post! every time you post about grilling pizza i want to do it SO bad. however, we don’t have a grill right now. but it always looks so amazing.
love the twitter names! im partial to #2 only because i saw effin’ all the time. but #3 is super cute. of course.
how are those special K crackers? i’m always intrigued to pick a box up but never do.
amy says
mmm looks like pizza heaven!!
I vote MrSweettooth
Beverly-Ann says
@MrSweetTooth for sure!
Angela @ Health, Happiness, & Harmony says
Definitely #3!! :)
Lisa Meyer says
It has to be @MrSweetTooth!!! Too cute!
Shannon says
Those grilled pizzas look delicious! I like that they’re big because you can have as much as you want of the three different kinds. Which one was your creation and which were the rest of the gang’s?
I think Jay’s Twitter handle should be @TheMrSweetTooth. I like them all but that one has to be my favorite. :)
Jolynn says
Definitely @MrSweetTooth!!
Allison @ Running Through Red Lights says
I really need to put pizza dough on our grocery list. Your pizza pictures look so good!
My vote is @TheMrSweetTooth!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
RealEffenJay – although I know it’s not meant to be vulgar, still sounds pretty badass :-)
I just joined twitter myself a few days ago (@Sprinkled_Sam), that thing is freakin’ addicting!
Jaclyn says
well i think you already know what it s going to be ;P
Julie says
MrSweetTooth! :-) I love that he’s getting on board. I convinced Terry to join Instagram, but he’s holding firm on Twitter…
Melanie says
I’m salivating from those pizza photos! Num! My vote goes to TheMrSweetTooth. I might be biased though because I enjoy your blog so much!
Laura says
JayHo made me laugh so I am for that one. But from a quick look at the comments above me I think MrSweetTooth has totally got it.
Tell him he is not alone in the lack of Twitter. I dont have one either. I tried when it first came out but I could never make it work. One of these days I might jump on the bandwagon.
Nicole says
Maybe a combo of what you have? How about: @EffenSweetJay ? :)
Krista says
Those pizzas look great! You should think about putting up a little grilled pizza tutorial (if you haven’t already)! And my vote is for Mr.Sweettooth :)
Courtney says
I may have to do a video…I’ve been thinking about it!
Amanda Brezgel says
PLEASE do a grilled pizza tutorial! My first grilled pizza burnt so bad that we (my fiance and I) had to scrap off the toppings & cheese and make awesome panini sandwiches.
Allison says
The Mr.Sweettooth :)!!
Holly says
Umm…is there really any OTHER option than @TheMrSweetTooth?! ;)
Min says
Those pizzas look out of this world! Margheritia pizza is one of my fav – so simple and yet so brilliant! The last one def caught my attention :).
So Jay won’t object to mrsweetTooth? bc that’s what it seems like it’s going to be ;)
Dee says
The first thing that popped into my mind was jayho, so since it’s an option, I have to go with it!
Britt says
Definitely @TheMrSweetTooth!!
Kim says
Fo’sho @TheMrSweetTooth
Jennifer says
@TheMrSweetTooth of course!!!
Socal Rachel says
It has to be @TheMrSweetTooth all the way!!!
Carol @ Lucky Zucca says
I vote @TheMrSweetTooth too! Wonder who chose that … ;) And bbq chicken pizza is my faaaaaavorite!!!
Amanda Brezgel says
@TheMrSweetTooth definitely :)
Dee says
#3 ftw! :D
ps. those pizzas look delish!
erica says
i have to go against the masses, i like realeffenjay.
Jessamy @ The Rambling Asian says
Oh too funny! The pizzas look awesome!
I vote for number 3!!! :)
Teresa says
I vote @RealEffenJay
You should try pesto on a pizza instead of sauce. It’s amazing! I usually grill a white pizza with pesto, garlic, sun dried tomatoes and broccoli. Even my hubby loves it!
Amanda @ Let Me Be What's Underneath says
Definitely love Mr. Sweet Tooth! :)
Bek @ Crave says
Oh those pizzas are sparking a craving! Haha, that’s very responsible of you for taking care of the brownies ;) Hmm I like 2 or 3- both are good. I think I can guess which one you came up with ha!
Joy says
Realeffenjay
Kayla says
mr. sweet tooth!!
Anna says
TheMrSweetTooth for sure!!
pizza’s looked amazing as well!