Pizza was invented in Naples. But it is not pizza as we know it in most of the rest of the world. In fact, about the only thing the two share in common is the name.
In Naples there are only two classic pizzas recognized. Marinara was created in the late 1700’s and is made with tomato sauce, garlic, oil, sea salt and oregano. Nothing else.
The other classic – the one most closely related to what we eat in America – actually has a official, verifiable birth date – June 11th, 1889. That was the date that pizza baker Raffaele Esposito was called to cater the royal feast given by King Marinara of Savoy in the green room at the court of Savoy. In a moment of inspiration that would live forever, he added mozzarella cheese and basil leaves to the tomato sauce (in homage to the red, green and white of Italy’s flag) and creatively crowned his creation with a few basil leaves to resemble the Italian flag. He called it the Margherita pizza, and ever since, that has been the name of the pizza sold in Italy.
When we think of pizza, New York is often the first thing that comes to mind. The fact is that the tomato sauce actually inspired the entire pizza industry in Naples. When tomatoes were plentiful, farmers put them on their land, and the pizza they made was based on what they grew. The new tomato plants brought about a new focus on the pizza and in 1889 a pizza was advertised by Gennaro Lombardi of New York in the paper of that year. It is believed that he created the first true pizza. Naples was the biggest tomato growing center at that time, and many of the best pizza makers learned their skills here.
With the influx of Italian immigrants in the United States, pizza became more of a popular food for white collar society. This is because the immigrants came from other parts of the world where pizza was a staple of their diets. Soon, it became a staple for all along the Italian community, and today every New Yorker is familiar with a pizza. The celebration of pizza is as much a part of the holiday season as Christmas and Thanksgiving, but the best pizza choices for this holiday season are still those that come from America.
While many cultures have their own version of the pizza, it is actually a fair question to ask whether any other meal is more popular than pizza. The answer is actually no other than Chinese food. This is because pizza is not only popular in Italy, but it is also very popular in China. The cultural center of China is considered to be Naples, and the style of the pizza there has evolved into the Italian variation. Pizza was calledchini inPolentaounda, which is the Neapolitan style of pizza.
The pizza was born in China because it was considered to be a poor people’s food, and many said it was often served as a bowl of flatbread with the added toppings of vegetables, fish and meat. But when it reached Italy, it was changed. The toppings were mozzarella cheese and tomato, which provided a more formal appeal to the dish. Shortly thereafter, pizza became a tourist draw. Visitors would line up and often queue for two or three hours just to try what the Italians had to offer.
Pizza has evolved into one of the most popular foods in the world. And with so many different kinds, it is hard to narrow down the favorites. However, many rules do not usually apply from one place to another. There are, however, certain items considered to be major plusaves:
Choosing a pizzawill not be difficult, but you will have to have a definite limit on the varieties of pizzasyou can have. This is because there are usually just a few really good ones. But why is it so difficult to choose a favorite?Just consider the advantages and disadvantages of each and the benefits and drawbacks.
For simplicity and convenience many people chose to grab a pizzaand have it delivered. But to be truly satisfied, it is best to pick the food up once you heard about their location. Better yet, it would be best to have the food brought right to your door, to enjoy a truly relaxing foodstuff. But who ever thought so much about theried bean curd, or the mango salsa? Well, at least I did not. (cedillas are another choice)
Sometimes it is difficult to know what to order. Here are some suggestions.
For a very simple, creamy sauce, heat honey, add a dash of olive oil and cook over medium heat, stirring often. Once the honey thickens add a cup of grainy risotto, and stir often. Then add two tablespoons of Spanish sherry vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
