Boboli® Pizza Teams with Hostess with the Mostess to Inspire Fun and Easy Summertime Entertaining

HORSHAM, Pa., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Summertime is officially in the air, and Boboli® Pizza has once again teamed up with party professional and home entertainment guru, the Hostess with the Mostess, Jennifer Sbranti, to help hosts keep their summertime soirees in top form this season. Jennifer has created 10 simple get-together guidelines and a custom Boboli pizza recipe for the grill – designed to turn any backyard barbeque into an affair to remember.

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Sbranti's popular Hostess with the Mostess website features regularly updated content that includes party themes, recipes, entertaining 101, product recommendations and a blog, where she includes her seasonal recommendations for Boboli fans.

"The 'Hostess with the Mostess' site is truly a one-stop shop for first-rate home entertainment ideas," said Liza Leszczuk, Boboli Brand Manager.  "Jennifer offers many suggestions that are still straightforward and simple, yet really creative, like her tasty new grilled pizza recipe for Boboli."

Never grilled a pizza before? It's surprisingly easy, with Boboli Pizza Crusts. Simply follow these steps:

• Grill the crust 2-4 minutes per side, over medium low heat.
• Remove crust and pile on your favorite, pre-cooked toppings.
• Grill for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden.

"Boboli pizza crusts are an ideal and clever option for the backyard barbeque this season," said Jennifer.  "The fresh taste and flavor make the pizza crusts a consistent crowd-pleaser during any season, while the hearty texture lets them stand up beautifully to the fiery intensity of the grill. Above all, they allow backyard entertainers to provide a stress-free solution that guarantees fun, customizable and tasty meals for everyone."

On the grill or fresh out of the oven, Boboli Pizza provides a wealth of options for every meal.  Available in 12" and 8" sizes and Original and Thin Crust options, versatile Boboli pizza crusts can take you beyond pizza itself, adding a flavorful twist to any mealtime table – from appealing appetizers to delicious desserts. And, the 100% Whole Wheat Crust is perfect for those craving a more nutritious option. For more recipes, tips and entertaining ideas, visit www.facebook.com/BoboliPizza.

10 Outdoor Entertaining Tips from Hostess with the Mostess

Stay In Theme

Choosing a theme for your party will make planning much easier and help to create a unique experience for your guests. Hawaiian or beach-inspired themes are perfect for summer! Create a festive atmosphere with easy party decor. For a tropical feel, go with sea shells, pineapples, coconuts, exotic flowers, raffia, and tiki-inspired elements.

Set a Party Timeline

Keep yourself organized by creating an event timeline for the day of the party, including all hostess details from set up to clean up. List everything in order of when it should ideally happen, and be sure to incorporate cooking times, too. Don't be afraid to ask for help at times when you might be busy… it can be fun for guests to get involved!

Garnish the Buffet

Don't overlook decorations for the food areas and buffet tables. Set these sections up with tropical leaves, and embellish serving dishes with individual blooms of orchids, hibiscus, or other popular summer flowers. Use the top portions of pineapples as clever "centerpieces" for appetizer trays.

Safety First

If you haven't used your grill in a while, be sure to refresh yourself with instructions before use. Always keep the lid open when igniting your grill, and use long-handled tools or heat-resistant barbecue gloves.

Creative Grill

Crank up the heat and wow your guests with fun, outside-the-box recipe ideas.  Try a Boboli® pizza on the grill, and see my Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Pizza. Don't forget that you can even grill fruit or desserts!

Flavor it Up

Use marinades and rubs to add unique flavors to grilled meats and veggies. Lemon pepper is delicious with chicken and chili and cayenne adds a nice spice to steaks. Marinades will also help to tenderize food, while rubs will add a bit of crust.

Serve Smart

Outdoor-friendly dishes made from sturdy materials like melamine, acrylic, or bamboo will help keep breaks – and stress – at bay.

Cheers to Summer!

Serve cool and refreshing signature drinks garnished with playful cocktail umbrellas and fresh fruit skewers. Thread colorful fruits and berries onto extra-long toothpicks for short glasses or onto just the top portion of wooden skewers for taller ones.

Mood Lighting

White twinkle lights, tiki torches, paper lanterns, and candles will instantly transform any backyard space into a party!

Wish You Were Here

Set up a photo area complete with fun props appropriate to your theme. Hawaiian leis, sarongs, maracas, hula outfits, and toy parrots and ukuleles, will let guests have a blast creating their own "staycation" memories!

About Boboli

Boboli products were created to simplify the pizza-making process and ensure that food lovers everywhere can easily enjoy great-tasting pizza.  The versatility and great taste of Boboli makes every homemade meal, dessert or snack delectable.

Bimbo Bakeries USA operates 35 bakeries in the United States and distributes top brands such as Arnold®, Bimbo®, Boboli®, Brownberry®, Entenmann's®, Francisco®, Freihofer's®, Marinela®, Mrs Baird's®, Oroweat®, Stroehmann®, Thomas'® and Tia Rosa®, through more than 7,000 routes. Bimbo Bakeries USA is headquartered in Horsham, PA, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mexico's Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V., one of the world's largest baking companies with over 108,000 associates and operations in 18 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and China. Its stock has been trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1980 under the ticker BIMBO. More information about Bimbo Bakeries USA's full line of products can be found at www.bimbobakeriesusa.com.

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