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The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

741: Pizza: Origin, Culture and Making It with Nathan Myhrvold

Aug 23, 2024
49:26

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Quick takeaways

  • Pizza's evolution from Naples to diverse regional styles worldwide showcases its adaptability and multicultural appeal.
  • Perfecting pizza sauce involves balancing flavors with umami-rich ingredients and experimenting with acids, sugars, and herbs for endless flavor possibilities.

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Pizza Phenomenon History: From Naples to America

Pizza originated from Naples in the late 18th, early 19th centuries as a flatbread popular in the poorer parts of the city. The pizza of that era was different from today's varieties. As people from Naples migrated to America, South America, and other regions, pizza evolved and mutated, resonating with individuals in the US and beyond due to its adaptability and appeal.

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