The whole time I was like, Can I do this?
But afterward, her overarching emotion wasnt exactly thrilled or ecstatic, as you might expect.
I think the biggest word I can use right now isrelieved, Hall says.
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I just finally feel like I can take a breath and relax.
Everything has been leading towards this moment, she says.
So many big life decisions were made with this in mind.
I miss so much family time, she says, including big moments likeweddingsand bachelorette parties.
(Not her sisters, though.)
But a certain food can soothe the FOMO (or, in Halls case, the actual MO).
Making that, Hall says, I always just feel close to family.
Almost, she adds, like I had a meal at myhomehome.
Now, she pays it forward too, inviting friends over to share in the experience.
Read on to learn how she makes the most of every pie.
Play around with the toppings.
Once youve assembled your basicsthe dough, the tomato sauce, the cheesethe fun can start.
Shes like, Thats too much cheese, but I like it that way, Hall says.
Besides the additional mozz, Halls standard pizza toppings include basil and pepperonithe basic version of the recipe.
That step is always something we have fun struggling with, she says.
Fire up a soundtrack.
Hall usually listens to music while shes cooking to make the prep process a little more fun.
A lot of times, itsTaylor Swiftor something like that, she says.
That said, shes also obsessed with Noah Kahan, a singer-songwriter known for working in the folk-pop genre.
In fact, seeing Kahan in concert is on her bucket list this year.
Chow down in a relaxing environment.
When Halls pizza is finally ready to eat, she finds a cozy spot so she can dive in.
In fact, shes cranked through the seasons so quickly that even her roommate commented on the pace.
How many episodes have you watched?
And the long-running reality competition showSurvivoris another fave.
Every single week, Hall says, she and her friends will watch it together.
(Were guessing any accompanying pizza might be takeout, though).
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