Do You Blot Your Pizza?

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Do You Blot Your Pizza?

September 17, 2010

Out for a family dinner at our local pizzeria, I was mocked by my husband for blotting my pizza. Although the slice was tasty, the layer of grease was unappetizing. I am sure I saved some unnecessary calories. A belly ache later, the mister recanted his jokes and thinks next pizza feast he will be blotting, too.

What about you?

24 Comments

ayuninur 2 years 34 weeks

never

weffie 2 years 34 weeks

I used to when I ate cheese, but now there's no need :)

sarasonne 2 years 34 weeks

Absolutely. Why wouldn't you? No one needs extra animal fat. Now dipping in Italian dressing or other oil, I'm not so against that since it's olive/vegetable based oils.

Purrsnickety 2 years 34 weeks

I am from Brooklyn, NY and most of the women in my family do this. Some of the men too but I guess it's mostly women because of the whole saving calories thing. I don't think it's tacky at all and I don't care if I am in public or private. It's not like I am playing with my food. Either way I am blotting my pizza so I can taste everything instead of just having a n instant coat of grease in my mouth.

GirlOverboard 2 years 34 weeks

Absolutely, though now that I'm trying to cut back on meat and cut out cow's milk, it isn't really a problem anymore. Typically if I eat pizza these days, it's something I've made at home, sans pounds of grease.

amandaaa 2 years 34 weeks

always

2 years 34 weeks

Ewww. If you need to blot, the place where you eat should be called "pizza joint" as in "eat a slice on the street" and not "pizzeria" as in "restaurant where the cook hopefully has decent cooking skills". Ewwwwwwwwwww.

RoaringSilence 2 years 34 weeks

I do occasionally, mostly when it's ordered though. It has always been a mystery to me how pizzerias get their pizza to be so greasy. When I make it at home it's NEVER that bad, even if I cover it in cheese.

Spectra 2 years 34 weeks

I don't really eat pizza, but if I did, I'd blot it off. If it cuts down on how many calories I get, it's a good thing.

angri 2 years 34 weeks

If there's visible grease, definitely. It just coats the roof of your mouth and leaves you feeling sick. Not that it matters much anymore! There are fewer places for good gluten-free pizza than I'd like. :(

WarEagleNurse 2 years 34 weeks

Never

2 years 35 weeks

ever since elementary school where the grease was LITERALLY dripping off.... I just dont like the feel of it, all slimy and whatnot. plus it's not very good for you.... a double plus!

2muchtv 2 years 35 weeks

There should be a sometimes button. If the pizza is obviously greasy, then yes, but if not, then I don't blot. Unnecessary blotting results with cheese on the napkin. Usually I order my pizza with extra sauce and easy on the cheese, so I rarely have to blot.

2 years 35 weeks

Where is t"I DO NOT EAT PIZZA"

POPSUGAR Sex & Culture 2 years 35 weeks

If it's available, I usually add more spicy oil!!! Mmmmmm.

AlexisSF 2 years 35 weeks

no i think it's gross and tacky

2 years 35 weeks

I blot, but I always wonder if it's actually doing anything. Anyone know if it really does save calories/fat?

genipher85 2 years 35 weeks

I've been blotting since I was a kid. I saw it somewhere and have done it ever since. It doesn't take any flavor away from the slice and you feel less guilty about eating all that extra greese.

danakscully64 2 years 35 weeks

100% of the time. I've noticed that when I don't, I get heartburn without fail.

LeiraElle 2 years 35 weeks

Despite the ridicule; always. And I agree with the comments that it tastes better without all the grease. It depends on the pizza, though; some places don't make it greasy, others its like a never-ending grease bomb.

amber512 2 years 35 weeks

Absolutely. I do it for multiple reasons 1. it tastes better without the extra grease 2. less calories (duh) and 3. my stomach really loves me for it as it can't handle grease.