Me, You & the Pizza Too

After hearing the news about Pizza Hut’s touchscreen dining tables, I got to thinking about my very own “perfect pizza.” With endless options at my fingertips, what’s a girl to do?

(Seriously, though. That decision would take me a good hour).

Anyway, Hump Day as it was, I thought it might be fun to take a little office poll, so I sent out a mass email asking my coworkers to describe their ideal pizza. Sausage & onion? Buffalo chicken? Half expecting a whole bunch of 3-word answers & extra cheeses, the responses were much more elaborate…and heart warming. 

In fact, they were worthy of a blog.

Let’s take a look at some of the highlights…

“Pepperoni & cheese from my sentimental favorite, Pizzaville. Kevin James once said, ‘There's no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap,’ and this is so true!  I have fond memories of picking up Pizzaville pizza as a kid with my Dad. I loved holding the gigantic pizza box on our drive home, especially in the winter, and soaking up the distinctive smell of extra cheese, cornmeal and burnt cardboard that would always emanate from the box. Even a hint of that smell transports me back to those happy childhood times!” –Jennifer Wright, President

“Growing up in New York City, there's pizza shops on every block (it's a pizza lover's dream). A plain slice with salt and garlic powder is my favorite. One of my fondest memories as a teenager is going to Koronet Pizza on 110^th & Broadway with my best friend, Faith. They had the largest slice of pizza in New York, and for only $1! Years later I took my kids to Koronet, and they loved it just as much as I did at their age.” – Fatima Golden, Director of Operations

“A slice of Sicilian from Gino's in LongBeach, NY has to be number one. I have great memories of going to the beach in high school, hanging out all day then walking off of the boardwalk right into Gino's for a slice and a coke.” –John Clancy, Director of Sales

And last, but certainly not least, comes a response from Alex Laracy, our Director of Marketing:

    “New Canaan Pizza is the reason I grew up a fat and happy kid.”

He has a way with words.

And mine? A slice of thin-crust, extra garlic pizza from Roseland is top of my list. It’s one of those places that’s been around since forever, a place full of history, where the owner remembers your name, and where my Dad dubbed “our spot.” There’s nothing quite like it, you know?

Truth is, pizza isn’t just about toppings, or crust, or deep-dish, or whatever. It’s about the memories. You probably won’t remember if your crust was extra-thin, but you’ll never forget your Dad’s face across the table, smiling so big as he’s about to take a huge bite of his favorite pie.

Chew on This

We’re a small company with big dreams. And we’re spreading like wildfire.

It all started with Vine. GreenBox’s video was the featured video of the day, and in just 10 hours, had over 10,000 likes, 2,500 comments, and almost 3,000 shares. Today, those numbers have doubled.

That was just the beginning.

Wake Up Montana, Local 4 News in Detroit & Good Day Philadelphia… it seemed like the entire nation was talking about the GreenBox. Radio stations and blogs were beaming about our eco-friendly product, calling it the “smartest idea ever!”

But that’s not all. The GreenBox made an appearance on ABC’s The Chew, Today.com & CBS’ The Rachael Ray Show. Within the past two weeks, we’ve increased our Facebook likes by almost 40%, while our YouTube video has over 2 million hits. We’ve gotten calls from pizzerias across the world – from Australia to South America, all the way to France and beyond. It’s been remarkable, and humbling.

It’s quite possible that our product is, in fact, “changing the world one pizza box at a time.”  And to think…it all started with a college kid’s creative mind & larger than life dreams.

Looking forward to what’s to come, and we can’t wait to have you along for the ride.

GreenBox at International Pizza Expo 2014!

Hi, all.  We thought we would give our faithful readers a heads-up that we’re gearing up for an exciting industry event this month, the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, NV!  The show kicks off on Tuesday, March 25th and runs through Thursday, March 27th and the Greenbox will be prominently displayed at the Roma Foods booth #1127 (pretty high-class company, huh?).

If you can attend the show, please do so – the GreenBox crew would love to meet you. Otherwise, stick close to this blog for the latest updates... I’ll be live-blogging and Tweeting the show as it happen.  Get on board now and be sure to befriend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

One final teaser:  stay tuned for our nex blog in which we will provide an amazing synopsis of the plethora of TV coverage the Greenbox has received... The GreenBox is rubbing shoulders with the likes of Rachael Ray and Mario Batali... Not bad for a little pizza box.

Staying Green When We're Covered In White

For most of us, it’s been a long, freezing cold winter…and let’s be honest, we aren’t thrilled. “Polar Vortex”, this winter's Buzzword, is being thrown around left and right, with temps in the -20°’s across the Midwest (& a windchill close to -60°). If you’re living in Indianapolis, snowfall totals have just broken records, where they’re up to 51.6 inches for the season so far. In fact, it’s our fifth snowiest season ever.

Well. At least the polar bears are happy.

Anyway, if you’re curled up in a ball just wishing for the gigantic iceberg to melt, we feel your pain (I’m wearing three sweatshirts right now, don’t judge me). While we can’t call up Mother Nature and give her a talking to, there are certainly ways to stay warm (and green!) during the deep freeze without cranking up the heat. 

Take a look, share the info, and if all else fails, grab yourself a cup of hot coca & pray for Spring. It won’t be long.

1. Look up. See that bright, yellow thing in the sky? That, fellow readers, is the sun, and it’s your friend. Take advantage of those sunny, wintry days… the kind where the light reflects off the freshly fallen snow. If you’re lucky enough to have windows facing south, open up your shades during the daylight hours. Seriously, you’d be surprised how much warmth that will add to a chilly space. Close them as soon as the sun sets to keep the heat in.

2. Dress like a normal human being. Rather than blasting the heat and prancing around in a cute pair of shorty-shorts, realize it’s winter and that you don’t look very smart. You already know that I support wearing multiple sweatshirts, but don’t forget about those feet of yours – they have special blood vessels that control heating & warming of your body. Contrary to popular belief, wool socks are actually the best choice. Cotton just doesn’t cut it… they actually hold in moisture and make things worse. Ew.

3. Cover it & close it! Hardwood floors are beautiful, we know, but during the winter, heat will find any way to escape… especially through your floors. To keep your room nice and toasty, put down an area rug during the chilliest months. Not to mention, your feet will have something warm & fuzzy to walk on. With your door closed and your shades wide open (see #1), you’ll be good to go.

Stay green. Stay warm. And wish away the white stuff with us.