Abstract: A pizza base unit of crust has a plurality of waffle-type depressions in its upper surface that receive pizza toppings and serve to anchor such toppings on the upper surface of the pizza. In the method of forming the pizza, raw pizza dough is formed into a pizza size portion and is subjected to a first cooking step to form a crust while simultaneously providing a plurality of the waffle-like depressions in its upper surface. Pizza toppings are then placed on the upper surface of the cooked crust and in the depressions and this assembly is then subjected to a second heating step to complete the pizza for consumption. Apparatus for carrying out the method includes a hot plate with cooking areas arranged to receive raw pizza dough for cooking into a pizza crust.

Abstract: A disc-like body member is arranged to lie flat on the lacing area of a shoe and has a first aperture arranged to receive both the free ends of a shoelace upwardly therethrough. A pair of second apertures also extend through the body member and are arranged to receive the free ends of the shoelace downwardly therethrough after a knot has been tied on the upper surface of the body member. Another pair of apertures may be provided in the body member which are arranged to receive the free ends of the shoelaces upwardly therethrough after the shoelaces have been passed down through the second apertures.