During the month of November, I will be sharing KNOW-VEMBER: FUN NOVEMBER FACTS from all around the world.

Take a few moments from each November day to share the KNOW-VEMBER fun, knowledge, discovery and smiles with your kids and grandkids.

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Day 316 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids:

November 12th is National Pizza With The Works Except Anchovies Day…

Ah, ha!

“The Works” means lots of different things to lots of different people, but may include any or all of the following toppings:

tomatoes
artichokes
avocados
carrots
green peppers
red peppers
olives
onions
mushrooms
scallions
spinach
pineapple
pepperoni
sausage
bacon
chicken
ham
pork
salami
Gouda cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
cilantro
parsley
garlic
pesto sauce

But what’s with the “Except Anchovies” thing?

Anchovies are small, salt-water fish packed in oil and/or salt in small tins or jars…

Anchovies are salty and may overwhelm the taste of other pizza toppings, and that’s why there’s this special day to leave the anchovies off your pizza.  (Not that you needed this special day!)

Have a “The Works” pizza today.  Get your kids and grandkids involved in the topping choices… “Except Anchovies”.  Just for today, at least!

Join me here each day in November for KNOW-VEMBER: NOVEMBER FUN FACTS – on 365 DAYS OF LITERACY FOR KIDS! – fun, easy and completely do-able!