Pizza was said to be invented right here in Napoli in 1889. A few claim to be the first. Not just anyone can make a “true” pizza. In order to be recognized as “La Vera Pizza” the following guidelines must be followed:
- MUST be cooked in wood burning brick ovens
- The dough is made the day before allowing the yeast to rise for at least 10/15 hours in order to get the soft and light crust.
- The pizzaiolo (pizza maker) must apprentice for 2 to 3 years to become a maestro of the dough stretching technique which is essential.
Today I had my first taste of the famous Pizzeria’s. I went to a place that is frequently listed in the top 5 of all time, Pizzeria Gino Sorbilla. The family has 21 children, all pizza makers. In my world, there are 4 types of Pizza: Italian Pizza, New York Style, Chicago Style and Retail. I’m trying to appreciate the Italian style but it’s never really been my thing. Pizza is much more sentimental for me. I’m a New York Style, cheesy, doughy yet crispy kinda gal and no other combination of the two can compete with that garlic roll scent, just sweet enough saucy big apple taste. I disqualify myself from judgment. Sorbilla was very good just not for me. I can’t enjoy pizza with a fork and knife? I can’t enjoy that dainty crust?
Have any Italian men pinched your ass?
I think maybe they made that up for the movies. Haven’t seen it. Haven’t felt it. I will say they have an interesting approach. The whistle and call from a distance with snake like hissing. As they approach you in passing they turn their heads just at the moment they are next to you, as if to whisper in your ear and say things like “Ammoooree”,”Bellisima”. It freaks me out every time. Sneak attack pickup. They say it in a low voice, in case of rejection they can always be like, “What? I said Olive oil.” Or that’s my guess. It could be they are mimicking pillow talk. The best is when they are on the phone. They take full advantage to say all kinds of things as they turn their heads and watch you walk away. Translations…”My love!” The things I would do to you” , “I want to kiss you all over.” Again, my guess is, if confronted with rejection they could say ‘What? I’m talking to the Pizza guy!”
Is Napoli as dirty and dangerous as everyone said?
It has come to my attention that the Mafia controls the trash system here and they are in a power struggle with the government so the whole place is full of overflowing trash heaps. As for the copious amounts of dog shit, I’m not sure if the mafia is in charge of that too but picture steamy piles of shit and warm smell of piss toasting in the hot sun. Yup! Dangerous? Nothing, I've seen yet but there are cops everywhere. Never a good sign.
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Can you go in the water?
I went to the shore today and saw the locals bathing in their little bit of sand and sunbathing on the rocks. It’s summertime and it’s hot as hell and they are enjoying every minute of that gorgeous blue Mediterranean sea.
Napoli! You are such a gorgeous city was such a picturesque backdrop. Gorgeous people, great shopping, delectable food and pastries. I wish they would take care of you. Graffiti for days on EVERYTHING and filth, utter filth. Shame. Damn,shame.
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