Pizza loving

[DixieGal]

And it isn't even Friday. Lately, every day is Cannabalism Friday!

[Catire]

Thin crust pizza topped with peperoni and anchovies, cooked in a wood-fired oven

[Format C:]

OK, now I understand why here in Italy when a pizza is very bad we call it "good for Americans"!!!!!!!!!



Just kidding.........



Just an historical note.
The real Naples' pizza, the one I like most, once had no cheese on it. Just a very thin crust, a good tomato sauce with basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and anchovies (capers permitted, not mandatory).

When, in the late 1800s, the Queen was visiting Naples she demanded for pizza. But, given she hated anchovies, the famous pizzaiolo Brandi created a new kind of pizza.
He put buffalo's mozzarella, oregano, and gave it the Queen's name: Margherita.

Since then, when you ask for a pizza without specification, that's what you get.




Another historical note:
Yesterday I made a pizza for my girlfriend, and i put grilled aubergines and courgettes on it (with a bit of mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, and oregano).
It was very good, despite I have an electric oven, instead of a wooden stove...

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Format C:

Another historical note:
Yesterday I made a pizza for my girlfriend, and i put grilled aubergines and courgettes on it (with a bit of mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, and oregano).
It was very good, despite I have an electric oven, instead of a wooden stove...

that sounds delicious ! could you make one for me please ?

[Curly]

Originally Posted by Catire

Thin crust pizza topped with peperoni and anchovies, cooked in a wood-fired oven

Yummmm, (well minus the little fish). Pizza made in a wood-fired oven tastes so much better.

[grooks]

For everyone suggesting a Chicago meet-up around Xmas I will make a note to start a thread when it gets close.

There is the original Gino's downtown and two in the suburbs (one close to my house in Schaumburg). I imagine it would be easier for people to travel downtown rather than travel to the burbs.

Just to make Chicagoans and ex-Chicagoans salivate more and to give others information about some Chicago favorites foods see the links below for Chicago-Style Hot Dog and Italian Beef. The best Italian Beef can be found at Portillo's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_beef

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_hot_dog

[Curly]

Originally Posted by grooks

For everyone suggesting a Chicago meet-up around Xmas I will make a note to start a thread when it gets close.

There is the original Gino's downtown and two in the suburbs (one close to my house in Schaumburg). I imagine it would be easier for people to travel downtown rather than travel to the burbs.

Just to make Chicagoans and ex-Chicagoans salivate more and to give others information about some Chicago favorites foods see the links below for Chicago-Style Hot Dog and Italian Beef. The best Italian Beef can be found at Portillo's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_beef

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_hot_dog

What are you people trying to do to me?! I'm going to have to move back, that's all there is to it.

Portillo's !! -- Where you can get a real hotdog. The best Portillo's is in Naperville by the way.

[GeoffC]

suddenly i'm hungry ....

[kazbates]

Originally Posted by Format C:

OK, now I understand why here in Italy when a pizza is very bad we call it "good for Americans"!!!!!!!!!



Just kidding.........



Just an historical note.
The real Naples' pizza, the one I like most, once had no cheese on it. Just a very thin crust, a good tomato sauce with basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and anchovies (capers permitted, not mandatory).

When, in the late 1800s, the Queen was visiting Naples she demanded for pizza. But, given she hated anchovies, the famous pizzaiolo Brandi created a new kind of pizza.
He put buffalo's mozzarella, oregano, and gave it the Queen's name: Margherita.

Since then, when you ask for a pizza without specification, that's what you get.




Another historical note:
Yesterday I made a pizza for my girlfriend, and i put grilled aubergines and courgettes on it (with a bit of mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, and oregano).
It was very good, despite I have an electric oven, instead of a wooden stove...

I've always wondered why they named a pizza after my favorite cocktail!! Thanks for the fun facts! Oh, and don't knock Chicago deep dish until you've tried it!! You might just be converted!!

Originally Posted by grooks

For everyone suggesting a Chicago meet-up around Xmas I will make a note to start a thread when it gets close.

There is the original Gino's downtown and two in the suburbs (one close to my house in Schaumburg). I imagine it would be easier for people to travel downtown rather than travel to the burbs.

Just to make Chicagoans and ex-Chicagoans salivate more and to give others information about some Chicago favorites foods see the links below for Chicago-Style Hot Dog and Italian Beef. The best Italian Beef can be found at Portillo's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_beef

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_hot_dog

Grooks, that was low! Now, not only do I miss Gino's East, now I miss Portillo's, too! I have never been able to find a good Italian Beef sandwich outside of the Chicago area and Portillo's was one of the best sources! . . . sulks off to eat some bland PB&J for lunch.

Kaz

[rebarnmom]

Originally Posted by phenomshel

Can I grab a ride with you?

Sounds like a great plan and great fun!

[DixieGal]

Originally Posted by Format C:

Just an historical note.
The real Naples' pizza, the one I like most, once had no cheese on it. Just a very thin crust, a good tomato sauce with basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and anchovies (capers permitted, not mandatory).

When, in the late 1800s, the Queen was visiting Naples she demanded for pizza. But, given she hated anchovies, the famous pizzaiolo Brandi created a new kind of pizza.
He put buffalo's mozzarella, oregano, and gave it the Queen's name: Margherita.

Since then, when you ask for a pizza without specification, that's what you get.

We have only spent a few days in Naples, but we made certain to eat all of the pizza and gelato we could wrap our tongues around. I liked the Neapolitan pizza MUCH better than Rome's version. Also, at the smaller family pizza cafes, the mozzerella was cubed instead of shredded, which melted down into chewy gobs that still had enough texture that you had to bite into it. And don't even get me started on the gelato!

Originally Posted by grooks

Just to make Chicagoans and ex-Chicagoans salivate more and to give others information about some Chicago favorites foods see the links below for Chicago-Style Hot Dog and Italian Beef. The best Italian Beef can be found at Portillo's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_beef

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_hot_dog

Oh drool! Italian beef sandwiches are necessities whenever we visit and it is a family get-together. The brother-in-law leaves and returns with a big steaming aluminum restaurant-sized pan of beef, and we eat on it all week long.

And don't even get me started on Vienna beef hotdogs. I could happily exist on those for the rest of my life! Would hate to have to choose between those and chocolate!

[grooks]

Portillo's can be ordered online and shipped anywhere in the U.S.

http://www.portillos.com/store/index...PARTMENT_ID=25

I'm just going to torture people.

*(I am in no way affiliated with Portillo's. Just a connoiseur of good Italian Beef....did that come out right?)

[DixieGal]

Originally Posted by grooks

Portillo's can be ordered online and shipped anywhere in the U.S.

http://www.portillos.com/store/index...PARTMENT_ID=25

I'm just going to torture people.

*(I am in no way affiliated with Portillo's. Just a connoiseur of good Italian Beef....did that come out right?)

Double entendre (check!)

[Wetdogeared]

Originally Posted by grooks

Portillo's can be ordered online and shipped anywhere in the U.S.

http://www.portillos.com/store/index...PARTMENT_ID=25

I'm just going to torture people.

*(I am in no way affiliated with Portillo's. Just a connoiseur of good Italian Beef....did that come out right?)

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Double entendre (check!)

I think there was a double entendre and an unintended innuendo.

[kazbates]

Originally Posted by DixieGal

We have only spent a few days in Naples, but we made certain to eat all of the pizza and gelato we could wrap our tongues around. I liked the Neapolitan pizza MUCH better than Rome's version. Also, at the smaller family pizza cafes, the mozzerella was cubed instead of shredded, which melted down into chewy gobs that still had enough texture that you had to bite into it. And don't even get me started on the gelato!



Oh drool! Italian beef sandwiches are necessities whenever we visit and it is a family get-together. The brother-in-law leaves and returns with a big steaming aluminum restaurant-sized pan of beef, and we eat on it all week long.

And don't even get me started on Vienna beef hotdogs. I could happily exist on those for the rest of my life! Would hate to have to choose between those and chocolate!

Because my dad was the head football coach at my high school, my mom used to have a homecoming party every year. She always served Italian beef with the best hoagie rolls. I had completely forgotten about that until you mentioned the aluminum pan. I definitely need to get my mom's recipe. Thanks, Dixie!

Kaz