Guest pizza_junkie Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 For your afternoon reading pleasure Pizza, like so many other foods, did not originate in the country for which it is now famous. Unless you have researched the subject, you, like so many people, probably always thought Pizza was strictly an Italian creation. The foundations for Pizza were originally laid by the early Greeks who first baked large, round and flat breads which they topped with various items such as olive oils, spices, potatoes and other things. Tomatoes were not discovered at that time or, very likely, they would have used them as we do today. Eventually the idea of flat bread found its way to Italy where, in the 18th century, the flat breads called "Pizzas", were sold on the streets and in the markets. They were not topped with anything but were enjoyed au naturel. Since they were relatively cheap to make, were tasty and filling, they were sold to the poor all over Naples by street vendors. The acceptance of the tomato by the Neapolitans and the visit of a queen contributed to the Pizza as we know and enjoy it today. In about 1889, Queen Margherita, accompanied by her husband, Umberto I, took an inspection tour of her Italian Kingdom. During her travels around Italy she saw many people, especially the peasants, eating this large, flat bread. Curious, the queen ordered her guards to bring her one of these Pizza breads. The Queen loved the bread and would eat it every time she was out amongst the people, which caused some consternation in Court circles. It was not seemly for a Queen to dine on peasant's food. Never the less, the queen loved the bread and decided to take matters into her own hands. Summoning Chef Rafaelle Esposito from his pizzeria to the royal palace, the queen ordered him to bake a selection of pizzas for her pleasure. To honor the queen who was so beloved by her subjects, Rafaelle decided to make a very special pizza just for her. He baked a Pizza topped with tomatoes, Mozarella Cheese, and fresh Basil (to represent the colors of the Italian flag: Red, white, and green). This became Queen Margherita's favorite pizza and when word got out that this was one of the queen's favorite foods, she became even more popular with the Italian people. She also started a culinary tradition, the Pizza Margherita, which lasts to this very day in Naples and has now spread throughout the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pizza_junkie Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 History has not made it clear whether Rafaelle began to sell this creation from his own pizzeria but it is known that the Pizza, in much the same form as we now know it, was thereafter enjoyed by all the Italian people. Variations began to be made in different parts of the country. In Bologna, for example, meat began to be added into the topping mix. Neapolitan Pizza became quite popular and it brought garlic and crumbly Neapolitan cheeses into the mixture as well as herbs, fresh vegetables, and other spices and flavorings. About this time the idea of baking in special brick ovens came into existence and the bread, as it is today, was a rather simple combination of flour, oil, salt and yeast. Pizza spread to America, France, England and Spain, where it was little known until after World War II. While occupying Italian territories, many American and European soldiers tasted Pizza for the first time. It was love at first taste! Italian immigrants had been selling Pizzas in their American stores for some time, but it was the returning soldiers with a lust for the saucy delight that drew the Pizzas out of the quiet Italian neighborhoods into the main stream of city life all over the continent. In fact, the square "Sicilian Pizza" which is so popular and was the forerunner of the now well-promoted "Party Pizza" is an American invention. Real Sicilian Pizza has no cheese or anchovies. Today we celebrate Pizza. February 9 is International Pizza Day and the Guinness Book of Records states that the largest Pizza ever made and eaten was created in Havana, Florida and was 100 feet and 1 inch across! American and Canadian citizens will eat an average 23 pounds of Pizza, per person, per year. Pepperoni and Cheese is the favorite combination, especially with the younger set, and is second only to the hamburger as this continentÃs favorite food. Pizzas can be made either healthy or fatty, depending upon what you use for the toppings. They come in many forms such as Calzones (half the dough is topped then the other half folded over to form a large half-moon shaped Pizza Pocket, which is then baked). It also comes in various forms such as breads, rolls, pan pizza, stuffed crust pizza, thin crust Pizza and thick crust pizza, wholewheat crust, and bagel crust. The concept has also taken many forms such as Mexican Pizza (a pizza dough topped with chili or taco filling, shredded Cheddar, chopped onions, tomatoes and Jalapeno peppers), Ice Cream Pizza, Candy Pizza and even Pizza cake as well as Pizza flavored items such as Potato Chips and Tortilla Snacks! So, next time you eat a Pizza, stop and think of Queen Margherita and Chef Rafaelle and be grateful that a Queen would dare stoop to eat peasant bread. about the name: The word "pie" does not refer to the crust, nor even to the shape or position of the crust. The Oxford English, the Webster's unabridged,and lexicographer Charles Earl Funk, all agree that the elemental word "pie" relates to the Magpie, a bird with feathers splotched in two colors, a bird called "Pica" by the Romans, whence the English "Pie" and the alteration of "Pica" to "Pizza". The name relates to the bird's double color and its habit of gathering odds and ends as does a Pizza, or Pie, gather, and consist of, varied ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest durrtylexx Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 pizza junkie your the bomb.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeVeL Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 LOL.......fuck pizza its all about Lasagna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clarisa Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 I remember making my own pizza at age 6. I got out a slice of bread, ketchup, and a slice of cheese. Put them all together and put in toaster oven until cheese melted. Those were the days of playing cook at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fairyDust Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 Nothing like veggie or hawaian pizza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRZA1414779019 Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 Nothing like veggie or hawaian pizza! Hawain Pizza is the shit but I can only eat two slices at the most after that it beomes to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRZA1414779019 Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 Pizza junkie you are such an expert on pizza where did you learn all this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slamminshaun Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 More proof that everything originated from the Greeks....now pass me my Windex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LdySphynx Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 Yep, and Spaghetti was actually discovered by Marco Polo in China and he took it back to Italy....so they decided to claim it!!!Oh and I love Alfredo or the Bianca Pizza!!!!Has anyone ever been to Ken & Mikes in Miami Lakes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan2772 Posted December 1 Report Share Posted December 1 Has anyone ever been to Ken & Mikes in Miami Lakes??? ;D ;D ;Dhell yeah, i used to eat there all the time during high school. i work right by there now, i'll go there tomorrow, it's been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 ok, so who really is Pizza Junkie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fairyDust Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 ok, so who really is Pizza Junkie?lol..I was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cutchemist Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 LOL.......fuck pizza its all about Lasagna i thought u were suppose to be this great cook or something.....didn't u tell me the biggest mistake was to make something as regular as lazanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pizza_junkie Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 Lasagna is anything but regular. Please read With frills at the edge of her skirts, filled with fabulous fillings and topped with tasty parmigiana cheese, Lasagna is the luscious lady of the pasta world. She can have a variety of delicious fillings and toppings, both vegetarian and meat and can be topped with a wide selection of charming cheeses. Always soft and juicy on the tongue, a blend of savoury meat, sweet tomato, and sharp cheeses, the memories of a wonderful lasagna last for far longer than just the moment of eating. There is something basic and essential about preparing the ingredients, constructing the dish and finally taking the masterpiece from the oven the bubbling cheese on top sending its divine aroma wafting around the cucina. Lasagna and the tradition of sharing Many cultures have traditions surrounding the sharing of food, and this is no less so than in Italy where families gather at long tables under vine covered pergolas, and share large bowls of steaming pasta and glasses of wine. The Western world has adopted Lasagna and other pasta dishes, and of course put its own spin on the fillings and presentation of each dish. One thing remains standard though. One must serve Lasagna with a shaker of parmesan cheese, to a family sitting in anticipation, as the dish is taken from the oven and placed in the centre of the table. Sauces and other fillings for lasagna In a world where health concerns have increased in importance in recent times, we are advised to lower the fat content in our cooking, whilst keeping the good components of old and trusted recipes. Pasta features in all diabetic diets due to its ability to assist the body to absorb sugars produced by digesting foods. I have investigated some low fat recipes as well as traditional ones, and a selection of those is featured here for you to try in your own kitchen. Enjoy not only the food, but the thrill of preparation and presentation on your family table, of this wonderful dish. Use your imagination and create a sauce of your own, or use the traditional Salsa Pomodoro. One can create wonderful vegetarian fillings using eggplant, garlic and onion, or a delicious seafood pasta using tuna, onion, parsley and white sauce with cheese. Cheeses for lasagna The type of cheese selected for lasagna is one of personal taste. However, the traditional cheese is ricotta and parmigiana. I find however that there are many low fat alternatives available and grated cheeses are available in the dairy cabinet of supermarkets these days. This is especially useful for the busy cook. No need to sacrifice taste, though as grated parmesan is always available to give that extra little bite to the topping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MIRZA1414779019 Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 I think I'm going to hit up pizza rustica after the red door tonight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 I think I'm going to hit up pizza rustica after the red door tonight!!!aw yeah!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRZA1414779019 Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 I think I'm going to hit up pizza rustica after the red door tonight!!!aw yeah!!!!I hope that bum is there he was cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 I think I'm going to hit up pizza rustica after the red door tonight!!!aw yeah!!!!I hope that bum is there he was cool. hahahahaha! which one, the artist or the regular bum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRZA1414779019 Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 I think I'm going to hit up pizza rustica after the red door tonight!!!aw yeah!!!!I hope that bum is there he was cool. hahahahaha! which one, the artist or the regular bum?The regular one hey they where both cool but he was funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 I think I'm going to hit up pizza rustica after the red door tonight!!!aw yeah!!!!I hope that bum is there he was cool. hahahahaha! which one, the artist or the regular bum?The regular one hey they where both cool but he was funny.LOL it was pretty damn funny indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shannon_coolj. Posted December 2 Report Share Posted December 2 that was very educational, pizza junkie...thank you. btw, since you're such a pizza connoisseur, what place has the best pizza in miami?my vote is steve's pizza -- i LOVE it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted December 3 Report Share Posted December 3 call it a hunch, but for some reason i think Pizza Junkie is a PBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cosmigonon Posted December 3 Report Share Posted December 3 Lasagna is anything but regular. Please read With frills at the edge of her skirts, filled with fabulous fillings and topped with tasty parmigiana cheese, Lasagna is the luscious lady of the pasta world. She can have a variety of delicious fillings and toppings, both vegetarian and meat and can be topped with a wide selection of charming cheeses. Always soft and juicy on the tongue, a blend of savoury meat, sweet tomato, and sharp cheeses, the memories of a wonderful lasagna last for far longer than just the moment of eating. There is something basic and essential about preparing the ingredients, constructing the dish and finally taking the masterpiece from the oven the bubbling cheese on top sending its divine aroma wafting around the cucina. Lasagna and the tradition of sharing Many cultures have traditions surrounding the sharing of food, and this is no less so than in Italy where families gather at long tables under vine covered pergolas, and share large bowls of steaming pasta and glasses of wine. The Western world has adopted Lasagna and other pasta dishes, and of course put its own spin on the fillings and presentation of each dish. One thing remains standard though. One must serve Lasagna with a shaker of parmesan cheese, to a family sitting in anticipation, as the dish is taken from the oven and placed in the centre of the table. Sauces and other fillings for lasagna In a world where health concerns have increased in importance in recent times, we are advised to lower the fat content in our cooking, whilst keeping the good components of old and trusted recipes. Pasta features in all diabetic diets due to its ability to assist the body to absorb sugars produced by digesting foods. I have investigated some low fat recipes as well as traditional ones, and a selection of those is featured here for you to try in your own kitchen. Enjoy not only the food, but the thrill of preparation and presentation on your family table, of this wonderful dish. Use your imagination and create a sauce of your own, or use the traditional Salsa Pomodoro. One can create wonderful vegetarian fillings using eggplant, garlic and onion, or a delicious seafood pasta using tuna, onion, parsley and white sauce with cheese. Cheeses for lasagna The type of cheese selected for lasagna is one of personal taste. However, the traditional cheese is ricotta and parmigiana. I find however that there are many low fat alternatives available and grated cheeses are available in the dairy cabinet of supermarkets these days. This is especially useful for the busy cook. No need to sacrifice taste, though as grated parmesan is always available to give that extra little bite to the topping.I ate so much lasagna when I was a kid, I'm already sick of it... :-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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