Perfect weather, pizza and planning…those were the comments heard from the more than 47 member American entourage traveling to Salsomaggiore, Italy, this year as part of the U.S. Pizza Team (USPT). Once again the Americans invaded Italy to show off their pizza skills and in the process, learn more about the culture, food and country where pizza originated. This year’s USPT was the largest group yet to attend the annual event in Italy and through the assistance of Perillo Tours, the trip was flawless. The USPT participated in team and individual acrobatic dough tossing, largest dough stretch, fastest pizza and culinary events. Brynne Humphries from Avalanche Pizza in Ohio scored highest of all the culinary members. Juan Hermisillo just missed third place in individual acrobatic dough tossing by a small two points. The team acrobatics squad placed fourth overall (having only three days to perfect their routine) and have plans to retain the members and recruit additional talent to for next year. If you think what you have the talent it takes to be part of the 2007 U.S. Pizza Team, consider trying out at the official USPT acrobatic tryouts at PMQ’s Orlando Pizza Show (September 8-10, 2006 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. For more info, contact Caroline Felker at 662-234-5481 ext. 125 or email caroline@pmq.com).