Valentine鈥檚 Day is quickly approaching! Haven鈥檛 thought about what to do yet? We have you covered. Although it may not be the first thing that comes to mind, nothing says love like pizza. Trust us. Here are five compelling reasons to go with pizza this Valentine鈥檚 Day.

1. Aphrodisiacs

Did you know that there are many foods that are considered aphrodisiacs that can 鈥済et you in the mood鈥�? Although pizza hasn鈥檛 made the , it is the perfect vehicle to hold some of those love-inducing toppings. Spice things up by adding chili peppers to the top of your pie. You could even make a  or, for a more simple option, top it with arugula and olive oil 鈥� all considered aphrodisiacs. Of course, ending the meal with chocolate, could just about seal the deal.

2. Heart Shaped Pies

Come Valentine鈥檚 Day the typical round pizza takes on the shape of a heart! To get in the Valentine鈥檚 spirit 鈥� either romantically or with the whole family 鈥� order an adorable heart shaped pie, perfect for Instagramming (like our friend here @eat.around.the.rosie) and devouring. These pizzas are always a fan favorite. You can get yours at Home Run Inn locations through Feb 14^th for just $12.99!

3. Just friends?

If you are spending Valentine鈥檚 Day with someone who is just a friend or someone you may like but you just aren鈥檛 sure if they like you back 鈥� pizza has you covered. The ultimate 鈥渘o pressure鈥� food (who doesn鈥檛 love pizza?) will allow you to hone in on the vibe in the room. If you seem to be staying in the friend zone, at least you both get a hot, cheesy pizza out of the deal.

4. For the Kids

The little ones don鈥檛 appreciate flowers or sappy cards so most often we end up filling them with sugary hearts or loads of chocolate. Try making this Valentine鈥檚 Day into something that鈥檚 part craft, part meal with a make-your-own pizza night. You can make a heart shaped pizza or use a heart cookie cutter to shape peperoni or vegetables. Check out our Heartaroni Recipe! You can even challenge your kids to think of as many red pizza toppings as possible from red peppers to tomatoes or even red onion.

5. Pizza Proposal

For those that are really in love, and in love with pizza, it may be worth considering a pizza proposal. Yes, it鈥檚 a thing. For inspiration on whether to spell out 鈥淲ill You Marry Me?鈥� in toppings or let the box top do all of the work, check out this  full of successful options.

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Just in time for the weekend and Father鈥檚 Day! Ever wonder which beer pairs best with your favorite pizza? In the Ultimate Pizza & Beer Pairing Guide, we solve that problem.
The guide hits all the classics. Pepperoni? Try a brown ale. Meatball? An India Pale Ale will add notes of pine and big fruity flavors. And what about the not-so-classics? It covers those too. Pour yourself a crisp golden ale to accentuate the pineapple and Canadian bacon on your Hawaiian pie. Or choose an IPA with mild fruitiness before chowing down on that buffalo chicken.
No matter which pizza you love most, now you have a go-to guide for the beer you should be pairing with it. Check out our Pizza and Beer Pairings Guide here and get your weekend started out right!

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Valentine鈥檚 Day is coming up! Here are some quick easy recipes to warm even the coldest heart.
Whole Lotta Heart
Ingredients:
–One Home Run Inn Cheese Pizza
-Pepperoni
-Small Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter
Directions:
-Set oven to 450 degrees. Begin by cutting the pepperonis into little hearts using your cookie cutter. Place pepperonis on top of the Home Run Inn cheese pizza. Bake according to instructions till crust is golden brown.

One Pizza your Heart
Ingredients:
-One Home Run Inn Classic Cheese Pizza
-Pepperoni
Directions:
Set oven to 450 degrees. Begin by placing the pepperonis into one heart on top of the Home Run Inn cheese pizza. Bake according to instructions till crust is golden brown.
Share our Heart with your Love
Come pick up one of our heart shaped pizzas today through February 14th for just $12.99! If you鈥檙e dining in, you can also enjoy 1/2 priced bottle of wine* to really round out a romantic evening. Order Online for a quick pick up or get delivery at our Chicago Lakeview location! Use Code: VD16.
Whether you鈥檒l be making your own heart HRI pizza or picking up one from our pizzerias, we hope that you share your love with all your Valentines this year!
Looking to spice up your HRI pizzas? You can find more of our recipes here.
Happy Valentine鈥檚 Day everyone!!
*1/2 Wine Promotion available at all pizzerias except our Melrose Park location.

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Share a piece of our heart with your Valentine! Our special heart shaped pizza is only available now through鈥�
February 15th! Come in now and enjoy this festive pizza for just $12.99.
Not able to visit one of our pizzerias? Try this frozen pizza recipe below.
Cupid鈥檚 Pie
Ingredients:
-Home Run Inn Frozen Cheese Pizza
-Pepperonis
-Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake cheese pizza half way and pull out of oven. Place pepperonis on the pizza in a heart shaped design. Place pizza back in oven and continue baking. Once pizza is done, pull out and place thin strips of mozzarella cheese to create cupid鈥檚 arrow.
We wish every one a very delicious Valentine鈥檚 Day.
We love you all to pizzas!

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Looking for simple ways to make sure your Super Bowl party is a hit? Keep reading鈥�
Make Home Run Inn pizza the appetizer your guests won鈥檛 stop talking about.
1) Go back to our tavern roots, and cut them in squares and serve 鈥榚m up! Back in 1947 we used to serve our pizza squares as bite size appetizers to keep guest drinking. Soon after that patrons starting coming back for the pizza instead of the beer. Have your guests coming back for more, with our squares!
2) If you prefer sticks to squares, then trying cutting up your pizza into thin sticks. You can provide some dipping sauces such as hot sauce, ranch or parmesan spread for guest to enjoy. (Photo courtesy of聽)
Make Home Run Inn the Hail Mary!
3) Using our 6 inch pizzas, create a pizza bar! Guest can customize their pizza with a variety of topping choices, such as bacon bits, spinach, onion, sausage, whatever your little pizza loving heart desires. Microwave the pizzas to make cooking as quick as a flash!
4) Create a Football Pizza Masterpiece with the recipe below.
Ingredients:
-12 inch Ultra Thin or Classic Cheese 老司机app
-1 to 2 cups of spinach wilted in olive oil
-Mini pepperonis to make football and goal
-Mozzarella cheese sticks
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Bake pizza as directed. While pizza is baking, saut茅 spinach in a pan with olive oil until wilted. On the cooked pizza, place the spinach as to form the 鈥済rass鈥� then place the pepperonis to form the football and goal post. Add the mozzarella cheese to create the laces of the football. Can place bake in oven for 3 minutes to lightly melt the cheese.
And your masterpiece is complete!
Let us do all the work!
5) Home Run Inn catering can do all the work to ensure a stress free zone in your kitchen February 1^st! Check out our Catering Menu
Either way, with Home Run Inn at your Super Bowl party you just can鈥檛 lose!
What are some of your Big Game traditions? Share them with us below.

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Pizza in Brazil traditionally consists of a thin crust as well as a thin layer of sauce, and they let their toppings do most of the talking.  Some typical toppings include olives, ham, bacon, oregano, and tomatoes, but they occasionally add in some more unique toppings such as hard boiled eggs as seen above.  The perfect Home Run Inn match would be an Ultra Thin Cheese Pizza to start and then you finish with your choice of the toppings above! Delicioso! 
2) France

Similar to Brazil, France is no stranger to adding eggs on their pizza. They cook them sunny-side up either directly on the pizza or separately, adding them on when the pizza is finished. The Home Run Inn Classic Cheese or Sausage would work great with an egg topping to give it your own French touch! Mangez bien
3) Germany

German鈥檚 are big fans of adding tuna to their pizza. Common ingredients that they combine with tuna are onions, pepper, and oregano. Grocery stores in Germany offer pizza with tuna already on it in their frozen isle! The simplest way to create this is by using the Home Run Inn Classic Cheese pizza and adding in canned tuna along with complementary ingredients. Genie脽en
4) Australia

Coming in with the most exotic pizza, Australia makes it difficult to replicate their meat lover鈥檚 pizza. Where meat lover鈥檚 pizzas usually consist of something along the lines of sausage, pepperoni, or chicken, Australia makes theirs with crocodile, emu, and kangaroo with a barbecue sauce. God luck trying to replicate this pizza, hopefully you know where to find good kangaroo meat!
We hope you give one of these exotic pizzas a shot before the Cup is over. Let us know about your creations below! Go USA!

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For the Italian food lovers out there, try red pepper flakes, garlic salt and chopped basil on top of your HRI. Don鈥檛 forget to brush the crust with a little EVOO (extra virgin olive oil).
Ever made chili at home? Well you can use the cumin and chili powder to add some unique flavor to your pie. (some saut茅ed onions would be a delicious add on as well)
Another family favorite, tacos! Cilantro, chili powder and a dash of paprika will spice up your pizza. Talk about a kick!
Looking for something sweeter and more tropical? Hawaiian pizzas are always delicious. You can add some Jamaican Jerk seasoning, cilantro,  BBQ sauce and of course pineapple (if you have it).
Try some of these easy creations at home and let us know what you think. Also feel free to share any toppings that you enjoy adding onto your frozen pizza. Enjoy!

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Bake for 15-20 minutes at 450 degrees and ENJOY!
We love you to Pizzas!!!

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